Biola University - Biolan Yearbook (La Mirada, CA)

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REACHING OUT BEYOND BIOLA A distinguishing feature of Biola Uni- versity is its emphasis on student ministry for undergraduates. Says Ron Hafer, student chaplin, Stu- dent ministry is an opportunity to serve the Lord in some personal practical manner. Students are given opportunities to be involved in a weekly three hour outreach which best suits the students Sunday school teachers, and other activities. Not only does a student ministry reach and serve people outside of Biola but it is also practical in the development of Chris- tian character in the students. — Bruce Erickson ;son m 21

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I R I T U A ABOVE: Choosing a student min- istry which best suits ones desires and abilities is very important. Laurie Erickson taught Sunday school to fourth grade girls and helped in leading the music. LOWER RIGHT: Mark Bardwell, a freshman, found the opportunity to serve as a Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church, Lake- wood. UPPER RIGHT: A Student min- istry not only reaches people off campus but it is a ministry to stu- dents on campus. Debbie Scott shared a song in one of the daily chapels in Chase gymnasium. 20

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I R I T U TIME WELL SPENT IN PRAYER Getting back in touch with God, expos- ing ourselves again to His v alues was what Fall Day of Prayer was all about this year. This year the Fall Day of Prayer was held on Wednesday, November 7. The day fea- tured an address by a Biola Professor, a discipline of silence, group prayer time, and an evening communion service. Mike Wilkins, professor in the under- graduate school of The Theology gave the morning service encouraging students with an inspirational message. A discipline of silence followed the mes- sage as students were encouraged to write down and memorize verses used by Mike Wilkins. Students were also encouraged to make a daily prayer plan, thinking of ways to help remind themselves to talk to God. Students also spent time alone with God in prayer and meditation on passages of scrip- ture such as. Psalms 51:10-12, Psalm 103 and Psalm 100. Twenty-five small groups were situated around campus for those who were interest- ed in group prayer times. Each one of the resident halls had a prayer group. There were also other prayer groups set up for specific needs such as those who were sick, others with financial problems, and also for students behind in homework. — Bruce Erickson rK. 1 ;on 22