GREAT LAKES CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, Lansing, Michigan

Don't miss the fantastic musical presentation by the high school music group PROMISE starting June 22.  This group met on our campus for a week to practice and get ready for this tour.  It is a great summer camp experience under the direction of Dr. Esther Hetrick, GLCC music professor.


Sunday, June 22, 10:00 a.m. - Meridian Christian Church, Okemos, MI
Sunday, June 22, 6:00 p.m. - Midland Christian Church, Midland, MI
Monday, June 23, 7:00 p.m. - Northview Christian Church, Coldwater, MI
Tuesday, June 24, 7:00 p.m. - Delta Church of Christ, Delta, OH
Wednesday, June 25, 7:00 p.m. - First Church of Christ, Garrett, IN
Thursday, June 26, 7:00 p.m. - Union Christian Church, Terre Haute, IN
Friday, June 27, 7:00 p.m. - Kirklin Christian Church, Kirklin, IN
Saturday, June 28, 6:00 p.m. - Home Concert - GLCC Doty Center, Lansing, MI

You are welcome to take a virtual tour of our campus with Doty Center included!  Visit our home page, www.glcc.edu, and click on the virtual tour.

If you are planning to travel this summer...check out the travel booking site in Great Lakes name.  All proceeds go to the Alumni Association.  It's a wonderful way to give to the college and have your fun to!!!

Check this out...www.ytbtravel.com/glcc.

Saturday, June 14 from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. will be a yard sale on the campus of GLCC to benefit the Athletic program.  If you have items to donate, please deliver them by Wednesday, June 11 to the Administration building.  For more information contact Coach Justin Scheidt, jscheidt27@yahoo.com

Great Lakes Christian College Commencement took place on Saturday, May 10th at 10:00 a.m. in the newly built Doty Center.  Twenty four students walked the stage for the first time in the new Doty Center to receive their diplomas.  Jerry Paul, the 8th president of GLCC, was the speaker and spoke on the topic "Servant-Leadership".  You can hear this message, http://www.glcc.edu/main/jerrypaulcommencement.mp3.

Jerry and his wife Pat reside in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

On May 10, twenty three students graduated from Great Lakes as the Class of 2008.  We are proud of these students as they either continue their education or move on to get involved in ministry.  Here is a listing of the graduates and their majors.

Associate of Arts
Christopher Gates, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico

Bachelor of Science
Sarah Bennett, St. Johns, MI - Psychology/Counseling Major
Andre Blakely, Mason, MI - Christian Ministries Major
Kathryn Anne-Kissling Blakely - Lincoln, NE - Interpersonal & Organizational Communication Major
Katie Burmeister, Lansing, MI - Cross Cultural Ministry Major
Patricia Casler, Lansing, MI - Music: Worship Major
Jacob Dimich, Mt. Morris, MI - Youth Minnistry Major
Esther Kambe Kituri Dimich, Mombasa, Kenya - Cross Cultural Ministry Major & Music Minor
Shannon Faust, Flint, MI - History Minor
Eddie Fields, Lansing, MI - Christian Ministries Major
Nathan Fournier, Owosso, MI - Christian Ministries Major
Jonathan Greene, Caledonia, MI - Christian Ministries Major
Robert Hammond, Lansing, MI - Christian Ministries Major
Jeffrey Harden, St. Johns, MI - English, Humanities Minors
Rick Lippert, St. Louis, MI - Christian Ministries Major
Jamie Neuenschwander, St. Johns, MI - Family Life Education Major
Lynn Pride, St. Louis, MI - Cross Cultural Ministry Major
Damon Reed, Vermontville, MI - Christian Ministries Major
Emily Robinson, LaCrosse, WI - Christian Education Major
Justin Rowe, Holt, MI - History Major, English Minor
Tyler Sherman, Charlotte, MI - Youth Ministry Major
Audrey Stout, Grand Rapids, MI - Family Life Education Major
Sarah Wilson, Mt. Pleasant, MI - Psychology/Counseling Major

President Carter desires to share this important selection from a letter from The Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools:

February 28, 2008       

“Dear President Carter:  This letter is formal notification of the action taken concerning Great Lakes Christian College by The Higher Learning Commission.  At its meeting on February 18, 2008, the Institutional Actions Council (IAC) voted to continue the accreditation of Great Lakes Christian College. . .The Commission Board of Trustees validated the IAC action through its validation process that concluded on February 28, 2008.  The date on this letter constitutes the effective date of your new status with the Commission. . . On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I thank you and your associates for your cooperation.”

“Sincerely, Steven D. Crow, Ph.D.”

The Administration of GLCC announced the 2008 Divine Servant Award recipient during Honor's Chapel on April 29. 

Every year Great Lakes Christian College awards the Dr. Doty Divine Servant award to a senior student or alumnus whose life has consistently illustrated the life of Dr. Brant Lee Doty.

The Administration of GLCC determines the recipient of this award which is the highest award that is given at Great Lakes.  The Divine Servant award is given to a person that exemplifies the servant action of our Lord Jesus and the servant spirit of Dr. Brant Lee Doty.  Dr. Doty was a long time chancellor, professor and academic dean of Great Lakes.  Dr. Doty touched many lives because of his servant’s heart.

Dr. James Girdwood fits the profile of this award.  His continued service to the Kingdom has certainly merited this honor.  He is a servant of Jesus Christ and models the servant spirit of Dr. Doty.  Jim’s brother Bob writes this, “In so many ways Jim has shown the ideals of scholastic excellence and evangelistic preaching passion that was seen in the life and faith of Dr. Doty.   My congratulations for an honor well earned.”

Jim began is educational journey at General Motors Institute in Flint, Mi and eventually received degrees from Great Lakes Christian College in 1962, Cincinnati Christian University, and Hebrew Union College.  Jim was the first Great Lakes graduate to receive his Ph.D.  His ministerial career includes a youth ministry in Kokomo, Indiana, a new church plant in Breckenridge, Michigan, and presently begins his 33 year doing interim preaching.

Jim has a heart for the local church and the classroom.  He has taught in the classrooms of Great Lakes Christian College, Cincinnati, Lincoln, Ozark, and Kentucky Christian.  You will find Jim’s influence and teaching stretching throughout our country and in foreign lands.

Centennial Acres Golf Course, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start.

Hole in One Contest and lots of great prizes.

Special Guest: Every golfer will receive an autographed copy of Golf's Short Game for Dummies, written by Michael Patrick Shiels, The Morning Host of the Big Show, WJIM 1240.  Michael Patrick will be the guest at the start and will autograph books.

Visit our website for registration information, www.glcc.edu/events/GBWebReg.pdf

Great Lakes Christian College makes available several grants and scholarships to students who demonstrate special ability and/or who show financial need.  Over eighty percent of our students receive some form of financial aid.  Seventy percent receive aid directly from the College.  These scholarships are funded by individuals and churches and are made available to the students through application.  We are in constant need for additional funds to award to students to help in their education.

We invite you to consider making donations to a scholarship fund above your regular giving to the College.  We have scholarships that assist students who are considering GLCC as a college choice.  We have scholarships that assist students who want to preach, be missionaries, pursue music, and Christian education.  We even have a scholarship to assist international students.  For a complete listing and description of these scholarships, contact Phil Beavers, 517-321-0242, extension 215 or email pbeavers@glcc.edu.  Invest in a student…give to a scholarship!

The Great Lakes Christian College Concert Choir will be on tour March 28-April 1.  They will present the musical presentation, The Power of the Risen Christ.  The choir will visit the following churches:

First Church of Christ, Niles, MI - March 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Goshen Christian Church, Goshen, IN - March 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Etna Green Church of Christ, Etna Green, IN - March 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Church of Christ at Logansport, Logansport, IN - March 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Crossroads Christian Church, West Lafayette, IN - March 31 at 7:00 p.m.
Greencastle Christian Church, Greencastle, IN - April 1 at 7:00 p.m.

HOME CONCERT:  April 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the Doty Center

WOMEN’S SPRING CELEBRATION…APRIL 18

Great planning has taken place to make this first Women’s Spring Celebration in the Doty Center a success.  Registration deadline is April 4^th.  The offering project is the Doty Center chairs.  The goal is $20,000 which will buy 500 chairs.  Becky Hammond from Wooster, Ohio will be the guest speaker.  Food will be served at 6:30 p.m.  For questions or information, call Pat Goff at 517-321-0242, ext. 214.