Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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WESLE Y FOUNDA TlON's members meet once a week to fello wship with ea ch other and offer support to one another when awa y from home. Religious organiza- tions are very active on a campus. The Baptist Student Union is an open fel- lowship of students who have a good time by being a part of a variety of programs on and off campus, but most of their activities are held at the Baptist Student Center. Stu- dent planned and led activities under the encouragement of the Baptist campus min- ister, Rev. Gene Parr, range from student worship services and Bible studies to volley- ball tournaments, parties, and mission trips to Daytona Beach. Rev. Parr said, hActive students range from those interested in finding out more about Christianity to those who are seeking to walk withthe Lord in every area of their lives, and includes those who just like to have a good time and a break from classes. BY KIM CYRUS ? SINGING is a part of the ministry of the Baptist Student Center. Members meet once a week for devotions and for song practice. Many students travel to sur- rounding counties to perform during revivals and oth- er requested functions

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RELIGIOUS ORGANZATIONS are active on campus just as much as Creek organizations The Wesley foun- dation participates in many activities such as the Chi-O Follies. Weekly devotions are also held in their student center. Patti Close and Steve Pollack of Morehead are members in this student organization. PHO TO BY RHONDA THOMPSON. uFCA is a time when I can unwind and think of nothing else but fun, fellowship, and spiritual growth, said Jeff Jacobs, a sophomore from Madeira, Ohio. The Fel- lowship of Christian Athletes has been meeting for several years at MSU. It is a group of athletes who desire to perform their respective sport to the best of their ability and see Christianity as a means of doing 50. Under the leadership of President Mike Grim, vice presidents Jeff Jacobs and Janice Towles, and advisor Gene Parr the group meets weekly to discuss everyday problems that they encounter. The group meets at the Baptist Student Center, where the majority of the group's activities take place. Activities range from studies in the Scriptures to an FCA vs. Lady Eagles Basketball Team game. Various re- treats, as well as state-wide events, are at- tended each year by the MSU group. All who have a passing interest in athletics or a desire to further their knowledge in Chris- tianity are welcome. BY MIKE GRIM ? SACKING an opposing team member, senior Randy Frazier sho ws his conference a ward-winning form. Fra- zier was drafted this year and is going to be a waIk-one for the upcoming season. PHO TO BY LARRY TA CKETT Fellowship FELLOWSHIP 0F CHRISTIAN ATHLETES is a group of athletes who desire to per- form their respective sport to the best of their ability and see Christianity as a means of doing so. PHOTO BY IACK SIMPSON.

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De v0 ted to gro wth Campus Christian Fellowship, formerly Christian Student Fellowship, is a relatively new campus organization. They are a group devoted to fellowship and spiritual growth, having fun along the way. nThey're a group you can share with. They help me to know that I'm not alone, said Michelle Diller, South Shore freshman. CCF holds weekly Bible studies. thhey're educational, said Rick Garrison, a sopho- more from Hillsboro, OH. ttWe have great discussions and I get a lot of questions an- swered. As a campus organization, CCF is in- volved with intramurals. Also, each Christ- mas, the group visits the rest home to sing carols. CCF has several different activities each semester. in the past they have had hay- rides, concerts, iock-ins, and parties on holi- days. ttWe're just a fun-loving, good bunch of people, said Mildred Risner, vice-president and a junior from Salyersville. By SUZANNE SMITH ? Fellowship and sharing are important to many of the students who are involved in religious campus organie zations. Newman The Newman Catholic Student Center is located on Battson Avenue with Jesus Our Savior Catholic Church. The pastor is Father Larry Goulding. Father Goulding said, xtlt is a pretty smail group. Nevertheless, the center provides some activities beyond the weekend masses for the community. This year the Newman Center held a couple of suppers for the students. There is a special mass for MSU students every Wednesday night. The center also conducts ciasses in the Christian faith every Wednesday afternoon. Some students participate further by assisting at the weekend masses, in such ways as help- ing to provide music for the services. By JOAN ALTMAN ? Music is another form of worship in which many stu- dents take part.