Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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Singing, friends and felfowship make VVDA a rewarding experience. proving that worship can take place at anytime. Fellowship of Christian Athletes bible study allows these girls to grow in Christian fellowship on a more personal basis. STUDENT LIFE 21

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DIFFERENT WAYS TO WORSHIP Interested students found a variety of ways to worship on campus. Opportunities for fellowship were available to students of different faiths. At 11:00 AM on Sunday mornings, students could worship in Burgiss Lounge in services led by the university chaplains, faculty members, and students. The students that led the service were assigned through Church-Related Vocations. These students would plan the service, choosing hymns and responsive readings. One of the chaplains, usually either Dr. Vic Greene or Dr. Jim Pitts would then deliver a message. All offerings collected were given to the Chaplains' Fund to be used to aid students and others on campus in financial need because of crises. Students were also able to go off campus to worship. Many Greenville area churches provided transportation for students who wished to attend their services, picking the students up m vans from the front of Judson. The students could also take part in other of the church-related activities, such as special dinners. Groups of different religious denominations found counseling from volunteer chaplains. The chaplains were of various persuasions: Assembly of God. Baptist. Episcopal. Greek Orthodox. Jewish. Lutheran. Methodist. Presbyterian, and Roman Catholic. The volunteer chaplains worked with the university chaplains and led their denominational groups. Outside of worship services, various groups existed on campus and provided fellowship for students. These religious organizations were: Assembly of God. Baptist Student Union. Church-Related Vocations. Episcopal Fellowship. Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Furman University Gospel Ensemble. Furman University Hunger Alliance. Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship. Jewish Student Association. Lutheran Student Association. Newman Apostolate. Greek Orthodox Christian Fellowship. Wesley Foundation. Westminster Fellowship. Worldwide Discipleship Association, and Young Life. In addition to providing fellowship for students with such activities as an FCA hayride or retreats, the religious organizations provided service to the outside community, such as that provided by the Furman University Hunger Alliance. The Religious Council was made up of representatives from each of the groups, the secretary of religious affairs for the Association of Furman Students and the chaplains. Singing is always a highlight of F.C.A. The combination of Christian Fellowship and a friendly atmosphere make F.C.A. very popular. Has Star Trek come to Furman? No. it s those antics that enlighten W.D.A. 20 STUDENT LIFE

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HOME AWAY FROM HOME Had you ever wondered what it was like to live off campus? It was what every freshman and the majority of sophomores dreamed about. For girls, it meant no more card accesses, dorm rules, closed dorms, unreasonable and unpredictable dorm temperatures, and no more long trips to the ice machines or washers and dryers! For guys, it meant the availability of ice. better parking, trees to climb. Toucan to ride on, and no more perpetual, obnoxious guys running around the dorms! For both sexes, living off campus meant more freedom, a deeper sense of responsibility. more space, privacy and even cable t.v.! There were several options offered to those considering off campus residence. Courtridge, the closest and most expensive, was furnished and had a washer and dryer. Woodwinds and La Vista were the least expensive. In addition, they both had tennis courts. La Vista. Furman Place, and Montague Place were two story apartments. With advantages like these, who could blame upperclassmen for moving off campus to enjoy the more relaxed and comfortable lifestyle? Ansley Jones Courtridge is the home to many Furman students. The pool in the center ot the complex is only one of it's biggest advantages. 22 STUDENT LIFE t'JLl