Oral Roberts University - Perihelion Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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Assembled together At H is T krone by Theresa Ohler Chapel began with an in- depth Bible study on sanctifica- tion. An inspiration in example and character, Dr. Hart chal- lenged each one of us to live a life holy, acceptable and pleas- ing in his sightf, Ioni Eareckson, with her bright smile and Warm personal- ity was an encouragement to all. The love that radiated from Ioni, was unmistakably the love of Cod. Terry Law challenged us by sharing miraculous accounts of Living Sound within Commu- nist territory. Terry Law left us this thought: i'If your dreams donit scare you, you're not dreaming big enoughf' Our own President Roberts has been busy. But he has not been too busy to share his bur- dens with us, or too busy to call us long distance from California, and he has not been too busy to share his heart with the student body. Chapels, main emphasis is mirrored in I Corinthians 1212: For the body is one, and hath many members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christf, 9 Chaplain Hart's son seems to be paying more attention to the onlookers than to the questions his dad is asking. Chapel 18

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Filled with compassion wo Men of Cod by Carla Turner People visiting ORU often comment on the friendly, loving spirit that is seen in the students who live, study, and work here. What these people do not real- ize is that these qualities are not just in the students, they are also eveident in the faculty, staff and administration of this uni- versity. Two prime examples are President Oral Roberts and Chaplain Larry Hart. These two men often take time from their busy schedules to spend with the stu- dents. Chaplain Hart can often be seen eat- ing with students in SAC-A and, both President Roberts and Chaplain Hart can be seen jogging at the Aerobics Center, They they can fellow- ship with students on a more personal basis because the atmo- sphere allows for it. Students also can see them wearing some- thing besides a suit and tie, this helps them seem more relaxed and accessible. The president and chaplain are often seen at sporting events. This, too, helps the students see them more realistically because they are seen yelling and cheering with others. It becomes evident their positions are more than just jobs, but rather ways of life. This is seen clearly in chapel. Innumerable are the times Presi- dent Roberts has referred to his darling wife, Evelynv or has shared with the student body some event about their house- hold. He has even kissed Evelyn on stage! It is times like these when the students can see him, not only as an evangelist, but also as a husband and father. Chaplain Hart, like President Roberts has also mentioned his family from the pulpit. The time he brought his chil- dren on stage and 3 they refused to sing was precious. The students saw him as a father. President Roberts and Chaplain Hart are open for Cod to minister through them. Often they just pour out their hearts i.. Q: 3 ri. J to the student body n and share their hurts and joys - even to the point of tears. These two men of C-od have such a bur- den in their hearts for the stu- dents they they make them- selves vulnerable. This vulner- ability lets the student body see the spirit of compassion and love that flows through the president and the chaplain ofthe Universi- W- 9 President!Chaplain Profile 17

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In Christ's Chagipel students, faculty and staff rise and applau as the president steps up tothe podium to greet them. Quicker than the eye are the fingers of Dino as he dazzles his audience with his skillful hands. Chapel 19