Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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The construction progress on the new chapel by fall semester evidenced eight months of work. The structure is located between the Administration building and Scott Hall. Sophomore Helen Riley points out her identification number to chapel checker Tim Berg, sophomore, while Ruth Maasbach, freshman waits her turn. Students were allowed 20 chapel cuts each semester. .WM.,W 72 Chapel On EnroH very week E or 10 worked tlr chapel buildin shouts and W! student identi This scent part of an iml student life si of classes in Changesel since that firs but students the same pointed out professor of p and 24-year fa the school. At the st auditorium, ar ing library bui to conduct se a series of barr side-by-side a removed to CI chapel. A new construction to be ready f0 1981. Chapel se formalized t personal typ1 were geared h or small group however, cha an expression worship and I Jim lum tended Evang in 1972. He ex had more ex more revivals, that the Spiri Now it has thoughtful am S

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Robin Hilton Reagan: by a Moral Majority Christians influence mock and actual elections hristians made it into the political scene in a significant way during the 1980 elections. A new Christian conservative political movement became directly involved in politics. Conservative Christians, feeling as though government was threatening their moral values of God, the country, and the family, formed a political active group. Under the leadership of Jerry Falwell, Moral Majority succeeded in removing many liberals out of office and replacing them with its own conservatives. Several opportunities for involvement developed for students. The two political groups, Young Democrats and College Republicans, actively participated in the rallies of both Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan when each of the candidates appeared in Spring- field. Pi Gamma Mu, the poli- tical science club, sponsored a mock debate and election in the middle of October. Ap- proximately 36 per cent of the student body voted. Of the 658 votes, Reagan won with 75 per cent of the votes, Carter 18 per cent, and John Anderson received seven per cent. Compared with the na- tional results, 53 per cent of the eligible voters gave Reagan 51 per cent of the votes and 41 per cent to Carter. The land- slide of the student body, though not evident by the popular vote, was clearly seen in the electoral vote which gave Reagan 489 votes and Carter 49. Government officials were upset by the Christians' invol- vement. They said this violated the separation of church and state. Larry Williams, assistant professor of biblical studies, thought there was a danger of the church being identified with politics and government. On the other hand, Cam- pus Pastor Bert Webb said Christians should take a stand on the issues and participate fully in government. Falwell commented, What bothers the critics is that we don't agree with them. The Christian conserva- tives definitely demonstrated their influence and power in the election. Moral issues became a major factor of the presidential election. The show has just begun. e + 'Kent Moody Ho ward Tripp President jimmy Carter and Senator Thomas Eagleton display the false headlines of a generation ago. These election results symbolized the defeat of the republicans at a Carter rally in Springfield the day before elections. President Iimmy Carter addresses Springfieldians who gathered for his speech. This was one of the last stops for Carter's campaign drive before election day. Mike Hard Rosalyn Carter, former first lady, is escorted to the plane at Springfield International Airport. Mrs. Carter spoke at a local church in the fall semester. Elections 7 1

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b I 1 1w 8' . , ,W :7 e ,. V , i .. Wynr-m v 1.; e . w; .' a 61' m. , Robert Veil or 10. am, students worked their way into the chapel building, repeating with shouts and whispers their own student identification number. This scene has always been part of an important aspect of student life since the first day of classes in 1955. Changesihave taken place since that first chapel service, but students have maintained the same l'spiritual caliber, pointed out Donald Pearson, professor of physical education and 24-year faculty member of the school. At the start, the fine arts auditorium, and then the exist- ing library building, were used to conduct services. Eventually a series of barracks were placed side-by-side and the partitions removed to create the present chapel. A new chapel is under construction and is expected to be ready for the fall term of 1981. Chapel services were first formalized to be a small, personal type. The services were geared to the individual or small group. Over the years, however, chapel has become an expression of the students' worship and ministry to God. Jim lurrens, senior, at- tended Evangel as a freshman in 1972. He explained, Chapel had more extended services, more revivals, and it seemed that the Spirit moved easier. Now it has become more E very weekday morning at 9 thoughtful and mature. It has a Once is not enough for all Enrollment creates need for two chapel services much deeper understanding. A new problem facing students was the two-chapel program. Due to the enroll- ment of almost 2000 students, chapel was extremely crowded and had to meet in the Activities Building. Several al- ternatives were considered before the two-chapel idea was accepted as the best. After rearranging classes and confusing students, teachers, and chapel directors, chapel services were set for 9 and 10 am. Students attended the one that best fit their schedule. Jim Hestand, senior, said, emphasis on It's nice to be able to find a I ' seat and to have a choice of which service to attend, but there is a certain disunification about the whole thing. The biggest drawback of the double chapel was the atmosphere of separation. Chapel has been a time to be together before a hectic part of the day. Now you're no longer sure who you'll meet in chapel, commented Mary Barnett, junior. Having one chapel gave some students the only chance to see friends and roommates. Administrators decided, however, that the two-chapel way was the best solution. Everyone cooperated and helped to make the decision work. Chapel attendance check- ers, offering usherettes, mu- sicians, and speakers devoted time and effort to keep things smooth and pleasurable. Steve Leatherwood, senior, com- mented, There was lots of breathing room for people to enjoy chapel since there were no schedule conflicts. Students filed in and out of Chapel everyday, experienc- ing the regular ministry of the Holy Spirit and hearing the important biblical truths that makes Evangel the unique school it is. e A bulldozer near the site of the chapel construction symbolizes the recent changes on campus - the tearing down of the old to be replaced by newer and larger buildings. Inlormalion Services An artist's rendering of the completed chapel structure which will be ready for use by fall semester 1981. junior Debbie larsen takes notes on President Spence's sermon How to Accept Criticism in chapel. Chapel speakers included students, faculty, Pastor Webb, and ministers from around the world. Photo by Tom Quick Chapel 73