Oral Roberts University - Perihelion Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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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

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Starting the year off right Dedication A rash by Camille Lohse Each new year holds new dreams, new visions and new goals. This fall semester possessed many of these expectations as the excitement of coming adventures of college life penetrated the atmosphere. In order to set the proper start, the annual Family Seminar was held for ORU stu- dents, faculty, and others in the Mabee Center August 27-29. All waited for the Seminar with great anticipation. The presentation of new vi- sions and goals by the platform speakers con- tributed to the ener- getic atmosphere. For many the meeting of jesus Christ for the first time created joy within their lives that would last a lifetime and on into eternity. The sem- inar was a time of dedi- cation for some and a rededication and renewal for others. Hearts were opened and spirits revitalized as the Word of Cod was spoken and proclaimed. It was a thrill for the gathered assembly to hear messages from strong men of Cod. President Roberts ministered the first even- ing with a sermon entitled, Then the Tempter camef, from Mat- thew 4:1-11 which contains the temptation of Iesus in the vvilder- ... 1 . i.. ,. ness. President Roberts empha- sized that we need to confront the devil with the Word of Cod, rather than with our human flesh. By us- ing the Word of Cod against him, as Iesus did, we can also live in victory over his power. The evening service centered on the topic of missions. jimmy Buskirk spoke on the importance of going out into our hurting world and sharing the Gospel of Good News with people. We are to love the world as God loved it. He gave it His best, His son, T and we in turn are to follow his example. Several students then shared experiences they had as they wit- nessed in a variety of cultures and countries. A call was then put forth as students in- terested in missions ventured into the pos- sibility of fulfilling the great commission in future days. The Sunday morning worship service was led by Richard Roberts. A unique time of anoint- ing with actual oil followed the worship and message. With priori- ties in proper order and energies revived, the ORU campus was ready to begin the new year. if Family st-mirrn 7a