Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

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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

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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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“If I ever see them again, I’ll mash their heads in!” replied Greg Miles on a typi- cal Halloween night at Mississippi Col- lege. Miles, who had just discovered that his car had been egged, also found that there was other mischief going on at MC. At that same time Tammy Dugan’s car was being carefully stuffed with news- paper while Sherry May’s car was thoroughly rolled. Toilet paper was also being artistically put to use in yet another unorthodox way as the quad received the customary rolling. The clock on top of Nelson Hall myste- riously turned to a firey red. Many be- lieved that perhaps it was the ghost of Nelson. Nearly as strange as this ghostly event, were the many eerie characters seen roaming the MC campus, and the equally strange events which tran- spired as they congregated. Some ven- tured into the second floor Latimer Webb kissing room and quickly exited not quite sure who or what they had been kissed by. Some, not so brave, donned unusual garb and wandered the girls’ dorms trick-or-treating, and feasting on seasonal goodies. Still oth- ers gave of themselves and experi- enced a rewarding and entertaining evening escorting the CCCC kids on their Halloween rounds. Halloween 1979 was a night of diverse experiences. In each case it was a night of sharing; whether selves, treats, or toilet paper, it was a night to remember. ’ (V-v. mMmm Welcome to Latimer-Webb; we’ll “treat” you right. Clark Stewart, Jimmy Prudhomme, and Gregg Thomas show off their new togas to Gunter resi- dents after returning from a visit with Greek pro- fessor, Dr. Green. 30