Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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HOME MISSIONS EXPERIENCE The Home Missions Experience came to Mississippi College October 1-5, and with it a deepened awareness of what Southern Baptists are doing through the ministry of the Home Mission Board in this country. Through the wit- ness, testimony, and behind-the-scenes contribution of over fifty personalities, the diversity and uniqueness of Baptist life was presented: resort missionaries, denominational leaders, student work- ers, pastors, musicians, and business- men converged to share how the Gos- pel is being fleshed out in their respective tasks. The result of this sharing was a realiza- tion of the immensity of responsibility of the Christian missionary enterprise. For many of those who participated in the sessions and conferences, the bi- gness of this task was overwhelming to behold. The concluding discovery of the experience was seeing how far the world of the Baptist faith in the United States is flung. Perhaps the most moving event of the week was the spectacular presentation of the drama, Bold Mission From Adam to Tomorrow, written by Ed Seabough and performed by Missis- sippi College drama students. Other highlights of the week were the presen- tation of the musical, Go Then and Be a Witness, written, orchestrated, and conducted by New York composer Buryi Red; a colorful commissioning service of Home missionaries; and a stirring, prophetic message by Altanta pastor Ken Lyle. The Home Mission Experience was somewhat of an experiment for the Home Mission Board— and quite a costly one, we were told. Denomina- tional leaders seemed to be consid- erably disappointed by the numerical lack of response to the emphasis by the college community, something over which they really had no control. What was gratifying is the fact that the monumental event was coordinated smoothly and successfully, and was a meaningful occasion for all who participated. Phil McSparin as Abraham relates the story of his tests of faith. William Carey, played by Emil Harden, tells his brother, John Travis, of his own personal dedica- tion to his Lord.

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»•! y “The Imperials”— Jim Murray, Russ Taff, David Will, and Arnold Morales Winners of two Grammy Awards and six Dove Awards, “The Impe- rials”performed before an almost capacity crowd on November 12, at A.E. Wood Coliseum. 27

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The conference theme boldly proclaims the Southern Baptist aim of reach- Students representing the countries reached by Baptist missions join the ing out to America through missions. cast of Bold Missions From Adam to Tomorrow in a stirring finale. Tommy Sparkman leads the BSU choir which drew voices from colleges and universities statewide. Christian singer and songwriter, Paul Smith, cap- tured the hearts of many with his outgoing per- sonality and beautiful music. 29 i