Oral Roberts University - Perihelion Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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Richard regards his music as a ministry, and here ministers tothe ORU family during Chap- el. As he reaches out to people in other countries, Richard is constantly being blessed as he sees the miracles Cod can do. This boy was once deaf, but now he can hear. Richard 22 its

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unday evening - seven p.m.? Time or ' Vespers by Amy Studebaker Worship, Praise, fellowship and communion are all a regular part of what goes on in the cafeteria every Sunday evening from 7-9 pm. The students, numbering about 1000 are also a regular part of Vespers. This time on Sundays was set apart for students to get away from their books and to get into the Word. Every Vespers program was careful- ly and prayerfully planned. At 4:30 on Sundays jim Beise Director of Vespers, and others met to dis- cuss the previous ser- vice and plan the next W e e k . T h e i n- strumentalists met at 5:30 for music re- hearsals. At 6 pm the Vespers Council including stu- dents, professors and people from the Chaplainis Depart- ment met together for prayer. Each week the student run services began with worship and praise. Next on the order of events was the speaker. Several guests were invited to speak during the year. Among them were Dr. Hugh Nlorkin, Larry Hart, Miles Monroe and our Student Publications own president, Oral Roberts. When the President spoke january 23rd, the day before his birthday, a banner was given to him which all the students had signed. It was one of the few times that the students were able to see the President wear- ing jeans, and in a relaxed atmosphere. Another part of Vespers was Communion. At this time the elements were blessed and ' given to the students. Those who partook of I the body and blood of Christ felt a closeness to Cod and to each other. It is that closeness that lent itself to the casual atmosphere. Some students have viewed that atmo- s here in Vespers similar to Bi- blfe study. Many practical sub- jects were taught without the formality of a classroom setting. The impressions of many stu- dents about Vespers can be summed up in the words ofone. uVespers is the best worship be- cause students are there be- cause they want to be, not be- cause they have to bef, ia Ycspvrs 21

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Widening the ministr H ear God, voice jimmy Buskirk, a man de- voted to helping others see Godis healing power and his love in their lives, shares his warm personality with those he comes into contact with. Often one can look out across the cam- pus and see Dr. Buskirk walking along the sidewalk with some students' sharing theological views on a certain.subject. One might also find him eating lunch with a small group in SAGA, laughing over a funny joke. But there is also a more serious side to Dr. jimmy Buskirk. Some- Dr. Buskirk and Oral pause for a moment of meditation as Evelyn gives the final words of her prayer. times when students have prob- lems they can not solve, they come to him and he prays with them and helps them to develop their faith by encouraging them to be active in showing their love toward others. Richard Roberts is also a man ofCod,s choosing, committed to spreading His love to people throughout the world. This ministryf, Richard says, has al- ways been, and will remain, a healing ministry as long as I'm involved because I am called to be an evangelist, to preach, and to teach and pray for the healing of people in every area of their livesfiif Buslcirk 23