Moody Bible Institute - Arch Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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75. D Last minute details for song leader Tim Ostrander. spiritual warfare, to be achieved by holy living, Spirit filling and decisive evangelism. Bible exposition dominated the five morning sessions led by Dr. Robert Cook and Dr. Hendricks. So intense and detailed was the Bible teaching that Dr. Hendricks finished only the first two chapters in the five-day study of James. Dr. John MacArthur, who outlined the Chris- f! Q l Yours truly, Vance Havner tian pattern of living that most glorifies God, taught from only one chapter, Hebrews 13, in his three- day study. Founder's Week was a time of new beginnings as well, as many trusted Jesus Christ as Savior. Hundreds responded to the special invitation given Friday night at nearby Medinah Temple. Joni Eareckson, seated in a wheelchair before the speaker's podium, praised God for His love and direction in her life after a diving accident left her paralyzed from the Men with a song: Dr. George Sweeting, Mr Donald Hescott, Dr. Alfred Martin. 'g5..40' And they said I'd never rnake money in Public Relations.

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Founders Week 1979 Erwin Lutzer. The problem of unanswered prayer. Dr. Ross Fthoads, one of 13 speakers of the 1979 Founder's Week Conference, began his morn- ing message by quoting Dwight L. Moody: lf I could live my entire life once again, I would spend it preaching to Christians. For when Christians live right, sinners will automatically be saved. This week has been the fulfillment of his wish, Dr. Flhoads concluded. For God's people certainly have been fed. And so they were. Addressing the confer- 9, . snuff' ' 1 ' 5:5 ence theme, Unto thy Name give glory, noted Bible teachers and evangelists taught, challenged and inspired Christian audiences at Founder's Week 1979. The Christian glorifies God by displaying a changed life before a skeptical but searching world, the speakers declared. Americans are weary of words, but they are hungry for reality. said Dr. Howard Hendricks. Night after night differ- ent messengers called listeners to a renewed commitment to the service of the Lord Jesus Christ and an uncompromising Christian lifestyle. With wit and wisdom, Dr. Vance Havner exhorted audiences to fervent faith. Dr. Stephen Olford described the glory of the cross and the glory of the crown. Through the cross there is power to face the world with victory, Dr. Olford declared. When Christ returns as king to reign on earth, we shall share in His exhaltation. . .we shall share in His name . . . we shall share His coronation, Dr. Olford noted. George Verwer gave an impas- as----.1 An annual favorite with a favorite delivery -Warren Wiersbe sioned call for greater involvement and intercession in world evan- gelism. Evangelist Luis Palau chal- lenged the Christian to effective

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Flobert Cook. What more could you ask at 9:00 AM? neck down. Her radiant smile proclaimed the love and sincere trust she has in God, and the overflow crowd of 6,000 was moved by her testimony of faith. Wisdom is not getting the answers to all your questions or How in the world are ya!? WWW -,ax .xh In action getting the blueprint for your life, Joni said. Job-like wisdom is trusting God even when you don't know the answers. Media declares the glory of God. Leaders of the Moody Institute of Science recounted Sermons From Science films and live demon- strations that have presented the Gospel to five million people during the past 30 years. Song proclaimed the glory of God as the three Moody Choirs and the Concert Band combined in a Festival of Praise .I . M ' li. 1- A ...ww . .lx F41- Howard Hendricks: Master of the anecdote.