Lee College - Vindauga Yearbook (Cleveland, TN)

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SINGERS' SUMMER TOUR K, ,V,f 5 'fflf N 2.16 bl ' x Lee Singers enjoyed an international tour as they visited Germany, Holland and England dur- ing the summer of 1980. The tour began with a flight to London, England from Washington, D.tZ. and then a ferry ride across the English Channel. Later Singers gave a mini concert while waiting to board the eleva- tors of the Eiffel Tower from the 400 foot level. In Germany, Singers stayed in the little village of Krewinkle. For four days the group commut- ed to Stuttgart, where they ministered at the Gustav Siegle Haus, conducted a music seminar at the European Bible School, and participated in a German tent meeting. From Krewinkle. Singers travelled further into Germany, sight- seeing along the way. Leaving Germany, Singers drove to Holland. A group of Indonesian immigrants who had estab- lished a church in Vlaardingen. greeted Singers with open arms. Darrell Spell related the experi- ence, Never before have I felt so 'at home' with people that I had never seen before. Singers participated in a music clinic and a revival service in Holland. Darrell Spell conmmented, . . l especially enjoyed hearing the pastor deliver a sermon in Dutch. I have no idea what he said. but there was something about the way he said it that gave me the impression that it was pretty good. From Holland, Singers travelled back to England. By special invitation, Singers sang at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Westminster Abbey on Coronation Day. This event was one of the tour's highlights. Following several days in London with the Jamaican immigrants, Singers returned home with memories and mementos of their tour. 'IOP LEFT: The Lee Singers tantaliue the guards at Buckingham Palace I.n England managing to make one laugh which is against their usual custom. BOTTOM LEFT: Paris creates awe at the beauty of the archltecture after viewing the major landmark, La Tour Emel. BELOW: After touring the Tower of London. Mike Miller rests on a park bench to catch his breath. 5 H.. I-I I5 Campus Life Lee Singers

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RIGHT: Ludwigs Palace in Ger- many tempts the quartet consist- ing of Chip Frazier, Phil Ford, V Ray Looney, and Keith Penning- ton until they can no longer re- sist the opportunity for royalty. BELOW: The Lee Singers take the easy way out as they wait patient- ly for a good guy to rescue the volleyball from the water. RIGHT: Ministering in the grand old churches of Europe was central to the purpose of the tour.

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Ladies Summer Tour Excitement, adventure and inspiration best describe the Ladies of Lee 1980 summer tour. After much planning and practicing, the Ladies of Lee began their tour by singing in Norfolk, Virginia and in Williamsport, Maryland. From Maryland, they proceeded to New York for their take-off. A tiresome, but exciting, 12 hour flight to Amman, began Ladies' adventure. Once across the Israeli border, Ladies spent a busy week sightseeing, shopping, singing, swimming and occasionally-sleeping. While in Israel, Ladies visited Jericho, the Qumran excavations isite of Dead Sea scrolls! and the Dead Sea. Many group members enjoyed a refreshing swim-or rather, a refreshing float on the Dead Sea. Ladies also visited Jerusalem, the wailing wall, the Protestant Mt. Calvary, the Garden of Gethsemane, and many other Biblical places. Ladies sang at the Garden Tomb, and the Upper Boom. After leaving Jerusalem, the remaining days in Israel gave Ladies a chance for more sight-seeing-including the Sea of Galilee and Capernaum, Caesaria, Nazareth and Tel-Aviv. Once back in America, Ladies ministered in Pennsylvania and in Maryland. Thoughts of Israel, however, dominated memories of the tour. Some choir members say they can still taste the raw fish they had for breakfast. Sev- eral Ladies remember the many mar- riage proposals they received from Jewish men. Others recall Sandy Kidd getting stuck in the elevator, while some girls can still hear echoes of the words, One American 'dolla' please. Israeli memories, however, extend to the surroundings of the country itself. Betsy Whatley shared, Words cannot express the joy that filled my heart as I walked where Jesus walked. The Bible canie alive right before my eyes. Nancy Christman Glass commented on her favorite moment. The high- light was seeing the empty tomb and knowing Christ lives today. Jackie Kings deepest impression of the tour was the Wailing Wall. I will never forget the feeling of sorrow and the conviction to spread the love of Christ, as I stood before the Wailing Wall, Jackie began, watching God's chosen people pray for the coming of a Messiah-a Messiah who has already come and whom they have refused to accept. Although each girl holds personal memories of the tour, all the Ladies assert that during the tour, God revealed himself in a special way- proving the reality of His Son's life, death, resurrection and soon return. TOP: Diversified cultures permit the La- dies of Lee to see religious practices of the Islam as this follower faces the temple for prayer. MIDDLE: Director Roosevelt and his girls arrive in the city of Jerusalem for their Summer singing tour. BOTTOM: The eity of Jerusalem looms below as the plane begins to descend. K 1? . f - 7 4 , fi 5 il 4' Q, s