Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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The final note always gets held a little longer by lim Murray, tenor for the lmperials. This was the third time in three years for the group to make an appearance in Springfield. Nellie and Matthew Ward perform in Calvary Assembly of God. The 2nd Chapter of Acts concert took place on September 18. 24 C oncerts Howard Tripp Contemp 2nd Chapt - Young peo front of Calvar sembly of God as early as fou the 2nd Cha concert. When I ly opened, eag their way in an. the best seats. A contagio tement and ex meated the ro were dimmed a- producer and group, walked 0 the audience i praise for the n: Fans of the were not disap- heard some of songs, as well as group's newest Chronicles of from Matthew album. Ho '3 rd Tripp

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ics: Comfort Band ger crowd of almost -rock enthusiasts iund seats in the uilding, October 16, pm. The concert, for 9:30 p.m., how- i to begin on time. and arrived 15 min- :concert time. After 5-minute set up, the ers of the band ran and the concert California-based eet Comfort Band, mble capturing the , souls with its ristian music. 10 to 11:30 p.m., instrumental solos tbles, separated by es and a quick ir being late, made Jrget the half hour gave them a break es. inior class officers, rs for the concert, disappointed by the ut. The concert was e of the major ing projects for the ior banquet. It t to be a major nding project in- Krls 1:er Steve and Tim Archer harmonize together as they minister through music to students in the Activities Building. The Archer family sings of things they deeply feel in their October concert sponsored by the senior class. The trio performed a variety of songs, from hymns to hits off their latest album. Robert Vei! Robe Veil Howard Tripp Larnelle Harris sings I Never Met a Man Like This Before, a song about Christ, who loved a world that hated Him. Afterwards, Harris shared his testimony. Concerts 23

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Contemporary, classics: from Narnia to Nashville 2nd Chapter of Acts Young people gathered in front of Calvary Temple As- sembly of God Church, some as early as four hours before the 2nd Chapter of Acts concert. When the doors final- ly opened, eager fans pressed their way in and scrambled for the best seats. A contagious air of exci- tement and expectancy per- meated the room. The lights were dimmed as Buck Herring, producer and manager of the group, walked on stage and led the audience in worship and praise for the next 20 minutes. Fans of the popular group were not disappointed as they heard some of their favorite songs, as well as some from the group's newest album, The Chronicles of Narnia, and from Matthew Ward's solo album. it The lmperials A different place, a differ- ent performance, but the same group. The lmperials, one of the most popular gospel groups on tour, sang to ap- proximately 5000 people in Hammons Center on the cam- pus of Southwest Missouri State University. The September 19 con- cert, sponsored by Sonshine Concerts of Tulsa and KLFJ, a local radio station, did not disappoint the Springfield fans. From One More Song For You to Old Buddha, the three-time Grammy Award winners demonstrated their talent and testimony as a successful musical group. Jimmy Swaggart Finding himself at home in the Ozarks, evangelist Jimmy Swaggart sang and preached before 7000-10,000 people in Hammons Center. His unique down-home style of playing the piano and singing hymns and gospel songs, as well as his evangelistic preaching, brought students, church congregations, and supporters together for three services. Area Assembly of God churches sponsored the Together '80 event, avthree- year old tradition, held November 7-9. The purpose for the annual program is for outreach and ministry to the Springfield community. People gathered at the doors nearly two hours before the service began. Front seats ' filled quickly as devoted radio- Iisteners and television-viewers hoped to get as close as possible. The services lasted 3-4 hours, but no one seemed to mind as they applauded with approval the truths that were sung and spoken by the evan- gelist. ' h Annie Herring praises God during a solo. Her husband, Buck Herring, produces and manages The 2nd Chapter of Acts. Imperial bass guitarist and Russ Taft, lead singer, begin the introduction to ' a one of their latest hits. The lmperials iwere in concert at Hammons Center. Concerts 25