Oral Roberts University - Perihelion Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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Helping people in need An active Question: What has 1600 legs, can go 72 different direc- tions, and has one heart for Cod? Answer: CSC - that is, Christian Service Council. More than likely, when we hear CSC,v we think of our wing CSC chairman. After all, the wings CSC chairman passes on various needs and outreach opportunities of the Tulsa com- munity to the students of ORU for uactiven ministry. But CSC does not stop there, it goes much further. What initially began several years ago as a small group of stu- dents hoping to involve other students in ministry, has today grown into a complex operation requiring a full-time staff posi- tion for operation. For example, this past year, CSC has been in- volved in 72 ministries reaching out to unloved infants, abused and mentally retarded children, problem teen-agers, the elder- ministry ly, the poor and the sick. All types of people are touched by this ministry. CSC does not consist of skilled professionals, but rather, students who are learning how to love by doing love. According to Dave Hampson, Director of the Christian Service Council, CSC provides a setting where students are urged to get in- volved and to develop their min- istry gifts, not just to get to Heaven, but as Codis love grows in you, you must give it awaylv This is evidenced by the fact that each week, groups of students ranging in size from two and three up to more than thirty, went into and around the Tulsa area spreading the love of Cod. In total between 700 and 900 peogle were involved each wee . Even the puppets have something to say about spreading the Good News. CSC 26 rv K

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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

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CSC Rushnight offereda variety of activities for the students to get involved in, ranging from the American Diabetes Association to the Little Lighthouse. Denise Griffiths is part ofthe CSC drama group which performed several times in Chapel this year. Perhaps one of the most memorable times for students was the Thanksgiving outreach program. This program was set up to allow students who were staying on campus over Thanks- giving to take a turkey to a family in North Tulsa who would not be having a Thanksgiving meal otherwise, and share the meal with that family as well as the love of Christ. This past year, 73 students shared over 500 pounds of turkey with 30 fami- lies! A practical classroom for not only learning about other peo- ple in the body of Christ, but about ourselves - CSC! 9 CSC 21