Oral Roberts University - Perihelion Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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plant a seed out of their need. President Roberts introduced the Family's Seed- Faith Project, a Mobile Video Produc- tion Unit. The Unit which is built in a self-contained motor home would be complete with four cameras and high quality tape machines with instant play- back, and would cost S700,000. Its big- gest uses would be for taping Partners' Meetings across the nation as well as on-the-spot interviews and student activities without being confined to the campus studio. George Stovall reported that S270,000 had been pledged that first day toward the cost of the unit. As a seed planted by the University, Presi- dent Roberts announced that he would donate S25,000 to the jerry Lewis Tele- thon, as a seed for meeting the remain- ing cost. The Healing Service was held on Sun- day morning as in the Laymen's Semi- nars. Miracles were seen throughout the crowd as healing came to all physically, emotionally, financially or mentally. Faculty, staff and members of the administration lined up and down the aisles as everyone combined one-on- one to pray for each other's needs. One of the biggest healings came through President Oral Roberts was the speaker on the first night of the Seminar. All sessions were video- taped for use on weekly specials and future daily programs. this, as a new trust and unity began to grow among the faculty, staff and stu- dent body ofthe University, Their mission was made clear, a min- istry first with education coming as a benefit of the Lord's love. A new unity, never before seen as strong, was evi- dent as each person, a member of the Family, left to find that place where Cod wanted him most, Hwhere His voice is heard small and His light is seen dim. Al. l After presenting the Family's Seed-Faith project, Lives were changed as the University Family such President Roberts answered students' questions as Otto Carroll and Danny Boyles prayed one for concerning the Mobile Video Production Unit. another, Feature

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by Ronda Davis A unique asset of University life was the brother-sister wing. A good brother-sister wing relationship had much to teach about life itself. In effect, it was a microcosm example of Christianity in action. Each and every relationship began with the first meeting. Be it a water- melon bash behind Howard Audi- torium or a dinner at SAGA, first impressions were formed. Often, the wing residents quickly decided whether this wing would be special or not. Their attitudes made all the differ- ence. Without enthusiasm, no amount of prodding by resident advisors, wing chaplains or activities chairmen could make the year outstanding. Once the first meeting was over, a process occurred which is perfectly described by the first line of a song from The King and I. Getting to know you, getting to know all about you ... began, The same questions were asked Where are you from?, What's your major?, What year are you? This time, however, the answers were remembered. Resident advisors, chaplains and activities chairmen aided the process by organizing picnics, devotions and parties. These activities were aimed to RONDA DAVIS is a junior pre-law rnainr from Arlington, Texas She is now serving as Student!Spiritual Life erlitor of the PERIHE- LION. After graduation she plans to study corporate or civil law Sister wing support often took the form of hand- lettered lovenotes which appeared everywhere from intramural games to the cafeteria walls. break the ice. By mid-September, friendships were beginning to be formed. By this time, most wings had chosen a name and ordered wing shirts. Often, brother-sister wings chose the same name or co-ordinating names, like Riverside Athletic Club and Prop- erty of Riverside Athletic Club. Before long, the shirts were delivered and the wings were preparing for the first intramural football game. Without enthusiasm, no amount of prodding by resident advisors, wing chaplains or activities chairmen could make the year outstanding. Girls usually asked for the brother wings help in coaching at least one coach always volunteered. Practices were riotous, especially for coaches who were confronted by the sight of a star quarterback passing the ball to an opponent or tripping on the famous triple-reverse play or a cen- ter who forgot to hike the ball. Eventually, the season began. Wings supported each other. Several girls were usually present at the brother's game. Guys often made it to the girl's game, too. One wing cheered their sis- ters on with a 10-man pyramid. A good television show provided a time to get together for wing-mates Dave Strobel, Chris Gable and leff McGee.