President’s Christmas Party on December 5

The President of Trinity International University, Dr. Craig Williford, has invited many of Trinity’s closest friends for “An Evening at Trinity” to celebrate what God is doing at Trinity, and to thank the alumni, parents, friends, faculty and staff whose generosity makes Trinity possible. Dr. Williford will share a bit of his vision for the coming years and connect with many alumni, parents, and friends who haven’t had the chance to meet him yet.

(Re)Honoring the Meltons

Recently, our staff reestablished contact with the family of the former Dean of Trinity College, Donald R. Melton, for whom the Melton Dining Hall was named. Although the new dining room in the Waybright Center will carry a different name, the family was pleased to know that we are retaining the Melton name for the new multi-purpose room, which will be in the same physical space as the Melton Dining Hall.

The first phase of the Waybright Center will open on January 13, 2010. Below is a video fly-through of the Waybright Center.

Two Donor Stories

I’d like to briefly share with you two stories about two donors. The first is the Kern Family Foundation, which provides scholarships to 25 TEDS students every year. The Kern Foundation is committed to training pastors for full-time ministry, and Trinity is their largest partner. Last year they contributed $319,787 to fund the Kern Scholars. In October, representatives from Kern visited campus and met with administrators, faculty, and the Kern Scholars here on campus. We are thankful for their ongoing partnership and their generosity. To learn more about their foundation, visit www.kffdn.org.

The second story is about a family who sent four children to Trinity College in one decade. We received a letter from them along with their check, which was much smaller than the Kern’s contribution, but no less significant. They wrote, “The years when our kids were at Trinity were very difficult times for us financially, as we lost our farm and had little income. Yet the Lord provided…It was such a blessing to know that they were in the right place and that they were with the right people and learning the right things. Recently, we inherited some money and we are sharing some of the tithe of that inheritance with this great institution. May God be glorified.”

These are just two of countless stories of people who make Trinity a possibility.

Prayer Requests

Thank God for the Kern Foundation, and the vital role it plays at TEDS. Pray that they will partner with us for many years to come

Thank God for the many parents of current and former students, who support Trinity year after year