Olivet Nazarene University - Aurora Yearbook (Bourbonnais, IL)

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They Had To Notice Dr. Leslie Parrott 4 Aurora

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DEDICATION Solidarity and Integrity Dr. Willis E. Snowbarger

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Dr. Parrott pauses to enjoy the Homecoming Football game. As you can clearly see, The Race Is On was the theme for 1985 Homecoming festivities. At the Education Service of the Nazarene General Assembly in Anaheim Stadium, California, Dr. Parrott spoke on the vital relationship between the Church of the Nazarene and her colleges, growing together through eight decades. Dr. and Mrs. Parrott rekindle old friendships with Bill and Gloria Gaither. The Gaithers are known world-wide for their gospel music. Photos by G. Wickersham We all came home from the General Assembly in Anaheim with the Quadrennial theme ringing in our ears and constantly resurging itself in our minds: THAT THEY MAY KNOW. Early in the fall I tried to explain our spiritual stand in non-theological terms to a Rotary Club. I talked about the Presence which we believe lives within us. I men- tioned the inner light of the Quakers and the born-again movement among evangelicals. But for us Nazarenes, the most important spiritual concern is the indwelling Presence of the Holy Spirit. I guess that explanation to those Rotarians increased my gratitude and made me more sensitive to the presence of God in my own life and for all we have going for us in the Church of the Nazarene. I love this college because I believe it is the work of God and an extension of the Presence of God in this great Midwest sec- tion of our country. I love the Midwest and our conservative ways. I believe in what we are doing. I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve as President of the greatest holiness college in the world. (Taken from the President ' s Report to the Board of Trustees.) Opening 5