Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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p ministered to of God in Christ emblies of God embers went sing in the Mid- ! and in the area school, in the tate University students at the ian Day-School, were permitted in the Memphis nd the Memphis rt. r team, consist- udents and five shared their the people in s, and Miguel xico. The team , washed chairs, uilt a house, and services every ams returned Spring ent relaxing or it is always wel- rt of the semes- Concentration shows on the faces of Mrs. Fred Johnson, the instruc- tor's wife; Joette Zeverink, so- phomore; Jim lumsden, freshman; and Dave Torgeson, sophomore. Johnson , merican sports enthus- iasts, strive to break records, usually break bones, but seldom discipline themselves spirits. Tae-Kwon-Do, a Kor- ean marshall art, provides a disciplined physical activity control and a philosophy of dying to one's self. Students whelming Kwon-Do despite the daily workouts and required two to break their however, emphasizing self- took an over- interest in Tae- of running. Fred freshman and in- Discipline your recreation structor, attributed the interest to two reasons - good exer- cise and self-discipline. Debbie Barnes, junior, also joined for the fun of it. She explained, I came primarily for the enjoyment and as I learned more I saw how good the exercise was. Endurance, strength, quickness, and discipline developed as students worked hard and long to reach the rank of a black belt - in- corporating the philosophy into the activity to express the art of Tae-Kwon-Do. 6 That's all the higher it goes, Dave Torgeson, so- phomore, seems to be telling Jim Lumsden, freshman, as they stretch out before their session. Tae-kwon-do stressed seIf-discipline for those en- rolled. Perfection of form is part of the discipline for freshman Jim lumsden as he follows through on his kicking. Building endur- ance was necessary for the continual workout. Tae-Kwon-Do 8 1

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i i .6 On their knees doing practical ministry , Gregg Detwiler and Don Swing, sophomores, work to construct the Home of Joy in Miguel, Mexico. Tennessee Impact Team: Van Brown, sophomore; Lamar Burkholder, freshman; Rusty Coulter, sophomore; Debbie Dodson, freshman; Loren Kennedy, senior; Annette Lovrien, freshman; Todd Manning, sophomore; George Merriweather, sophomore; Julene Mohn, junior; Curtis Pryor, freshman; Karen Rookers, senior. Impact to Roma, Texas and Miguel Aleman: Teresa Austin, junior; Lorranine Bayse, sophomore; Sherri: Bettis, sophomore; Patti Bleacher, seniorj Debbie Bowman, junior; ' Doris Brooks, senior; Gail Carlisle, junior; Gregg Detwiler, sophomore; Julie Hittle, junior; Lisa Jonnes, junior; Chuck Lester, junior; Beverly Logan, senior; Evie Peel, senior; Tim Pinckard, freshman; Anita Schull, ju'nior; Emily Spade, freshman; Jeanette Sparks, sophomore; Don Swing, junior; Ellen Vance, sophomore; Dean Waddell, sophomore; Cindy Wegner, freshman; Jan Wetzel, junior; Joette Zieverink, junior. y, , Members of the impact team to Roma, Texas, from left: Ian Wetzel, Debbie Bowman, Sheri Bettis, Emily Spade, Gail Carlisle, Bev Logan, Lorraine Bayse, Jeannette Sparks, Dean Waddel, joette Zeverink, and Don Swing, stand in front of the church where they minis- tered. This toll plaza stands at the border of Mexico and Texas. The student-missionaries were required to pay a dime to go across and two cents to return each day. 80 Spring Break iu Take a d0uble break . . . Make an application, try a working vacation ' L Sheri km; hether it's sunning, skiing, sleeping, or sharing the gospel, Spring Break provides the needed rest from study- ing for everyone. , Some students take ad- vantage of the 10 day vaca- tion to soak up the sun in Florida, while others spend their days skiing down the slopes of Colorado. Most of the school-weary students spend many hours sleeping in their own beds, in their own rooms at home. There are some, how- ever, who feel the urge to do something different. These students join a Student Corps of Pentecostal En- deavor SCOPE impact team. As a part of these teams, students shared their vaca- tion with others in outreach. Two teams took advantage of the opportunity to share God's message. One team traveled to Memphis, Ten- nessee. Eleven students spent hours preparing them- selves with prayer, fellow- ship, and work, striving to become a single unit for miniStry. The group ministered to one Church Of God in Christ and four Assemblies of God churches. Members went street witnessing in the Mid- America Mall and in the area of the high school, in the Memphis State University Union, to the students at the Fraser Christian Day-School, and the guys were permitted to fellowship in the Memphis Penal Farm and the Memphis Juvenile Court. The other team, consist- ing of 23 students and five chaperones, shared their vacation with the people in Roma, Texas, and Miguel Aleman, Mexico. The team painted walls, washed chairs, dug holes, built a house, and conducted services every night. Both teams returned weary, but satisfied, knowing that their Spring Break was well spent. 50, whether Spring Break is spent relaxing or ministering, it is always wel- comed as part of the semes- ter. Ai- Concentration of Mrs. Fred Jo tor's wife; lo phomore; Jim l and Dave Torg

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i W,W...JL. Area businesses participat- ed in the phon-a-thon by awarding prizes for outstanding work done by students. loe Castleberry, junior, received a jogging suit for spending about 38 hours calling for pledges and 20 hours finding callers for the three teams he headed. Christine Kolbe, freshman, won first place in the most hours of calling and the highest amount of money. She record- ed $8,473 in pledges in 51V2 hours, for which she won a trip. ln second place was Carol Cook, junior. She received a ring for 30 hours of calling. Alan Smith, sophomore, received a $25 gift certificate for 36V2 hours on the phone. Terry Smades, senior, and Phyllis Thompson, sophomore, both received a free steak dinner for fourth and fifth place, respectively. The largest single pledge was $5,000. Lori Fredrickson, senior, received an AMtFM radio with this pledge. 82 Phon-a- Thon junior Debbie Edwards smiles as she calls alumni, pastors, and others for pledges towards the new chapel. Students could place one call of their choice for every hour they worked. Three of the students who worked in the Phon-a-Thon, junior Debbie Edwards; sophomore, Steve Braker, and junior Dave Baca, fill in pledge amounts and check off names as they work towards the one million dollar goal. 3 Speakingy Volunteers spend three I I ello, I'm calling from ,Evangel College . . . Telephone conver- sations reiterated that begin- ning line 10,754 times as students talked with faculty members, pastors, alumni, council members, and friends of the college during the weeks of the One Million Dollar Phon-a-thon. Preparations for the largest telephone fund-raising pro- gram began in October, 1979, under the direction of Neil Eskelin, director of develop- ment, Harland Kingsriter, field representative, and Chuck Wetter, director of community relations. During the last week of a h ,9 . of February, 1980, action began. Letters from President Robert H. Spence were sent to every Assembly of God church, alumni, council member, and previous donor explaining the construction of the Chapel, which began that same week. On Wednesday, March 1, 1980, Eskelin presented the plan to the students during chapel. Students who volun- teered to call during the phon-a-thon received a free t-shirt to wear at home over spring vacation to promote the project. One week after spring break, the calling began. Students spent hours calling for pledges. Christine Kolbe, exceHence weeks on the phone freshman, spent 51V2 hours calling. She commented, I really loved talking with people from all parts of the country. ,. At the end of the three weeks, $219,683 had been recorded in pledges by 212 students, 39 faculty and staff members, 14 alumni, and 14, Ladies' Auxiliary members.f Another $237,270 was pledged by the college council members. By the end of May, $769,797 had been pledged. Eskelin commented as the project ended, The results have been nothing short of spectacular.'.'e