LeTourneau University - Pioneer Yearbook (Longview, TX)

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FREE SPIRIT PERFORMED CONCERT Free Spirit is a group of ten college-age Christian musicians. They sang a variety of hymns and contemporary sacred music here. Their music has become internationally known and well liked by many during their six year existence as a group. This concert was one of 350 that they performed on their ten month tour. ‘Besides singing, they staged a delightful puppet show. Many of their songs featured solos or duets. 97

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96 DOUG OLDHAM CONCERT Emphatic gestures were a part of his dynamic singing style. Doug Oldh am with his background singers, the Family Reunion, drew a crowd of over 800 people to his concert. The Family Reunion is a relatively new group which has its own concert tour when scheduling permits. The style of the concert was unique because of its informality. Odlham shared testimonies and joked with the audience between songs. He broke down the barrier between performer and audience with his unaffected manner. This warm, open, and expressive man was well received by the large crowd. His magnetic personality appealed to people of every age. Praise and worship were present in his songs.

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98 MISSIONS EMPHASIS WEEK This year the National Home Missions Fellowship provided the program for Missions Emphasis Week and held their annual Convention here at the same time. Displays from mission boards were set up all around the auditorium. The NHMF conducted workshops for the students on such topics as photography, puppetry, and chalk drawings. “All things being equal, the Christian should always excel.’’ This is the philosophy of John DeBrine who was the main speaker of the week. This vibrant man talked to the audience in a straightforward manner showing his concern for them through his inspired preaching. He was therefore a much sought after guest speaker for society and dorm devotions that week. Rev. DeBrine made a tremendous inpact on the students, motivating many to re-examine the spiritual condition of their lives. Displays were presented by mission boards from all over the U.S. After every session Rev. DeBrine was willing to share his time with waiting students.