Oral Roberts University - Perihelion Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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ORU students Todd Hedgepath and Kim Ryan met with people from other mission teams when he went to Mexico. Q 'w.. f1' Beautiful scenary and learning experiences about various cultures are shared by all. This picture, taken in Mexico, shows the beauty of that country. McMurray Tim Robert Summerer, Lecia.GauIding, and Cherie Cous- sens at a train station in Norway. rn in S U9 'D O C U3 Summer Missions 13

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symptoms of culture shock to the fast-paced materialistic society in this country. But all re- turn in some way changed. Shoshanna Dunteman fGermany, 19823 commented on the difference in her life since her missions trip two years ago. l'Actually seeing the Iron Cur- tain, the military zone between East and West Germany, made it so much more real to me. People are born into an enslaved country. They are persecuted for being Christians. I never recovered from seeing this sight, I don't think that I ever will. I am so thankful for my freedom, and I want to utilize it in being more bold for the Lord. The ORU Summer Mis- sions manual summarizes well the missions encounter: ln light of these experiences, students invariably return with a new im- petus for growth and a new sense of purpose and usefulness in life. In short, as better stu- dents and better Christians. Not all mis- sions students return to ministry in the far corners of the world, but most return better equipped to minister to the neighbor on the corner of their block in their town back home. Going on missions is an experience I one can forget. The joy of sharing Jesus wi people of different cultures and languages exciting. A special bond develops betwee people both on the mission team and with tl people met in various countries. Mission many times, opens the eyes of those who g to the desperate need of other countries know Jesus. A summer spent on missions an invaluable experience. One that is remer bered by laughter and tears. ORU student RoryZCIark shares the love of Jesus I some children in aire. V V , V V,VV ,V S, 12 Summer Missions

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From this initial orientation meeting held in September, six groups emerged through a process of auditions and interviews con- ducted by the director of music ministries, Craig Sutton. Five groups were created to travel during the summer months and one group was formed to tour during spring break. They soon learned what price they would have to pay to be a part of music ministries. The average week for them involved six to eight hours of rehearsal, Koinonia family meetings, lectures given by special guest speakers, Bible studies, scripture memoriza- tion and intercessory prayer meetings. Their work was an effort to prepare them for perfor- mance experiences, ministry and what they like to call relational evangelism. Although each group typically has its own vocalists, instrumentalists, technicians and preachers, when it comes to ministry they form a team that depends upon the input and sup- port of each member. lt is in this setting that the creativity of the members makes them more than just a traveling band. They be- come, in the words of one team leader Lloyd Odell, a healing team, ready to do whatever needs to be done to bring people to Christ. Whether that job involved sweeping out the basement of an unused church building or confronting street people with the Good News, they become a unit accomplishing God's call to go and preach. As final preparations came to a close, each summer group spent a week in intensive re- hearsal before embarking. Once this final step was taken, each team packed their van and trailer, ready to say goodbye to familiar sur- roundings. All their planning couldn't possibly prepare them for the laughter, struggles, long 14 Music Ministries hours, joy and new friends. Goodbyes, tears, and memories leave their lasting effect. The five groups, Steadfast, Vessel, Light- force, Legacy and Souls a' Fire crisscrossed the United States to perform in churches, schools, nursing homes, parks, detention homes, television studios and various other places leaving behind parts of their lives as well as taking with them the wealth of experi- ence gained from each successive town. Their music may not have tamed any wild animals but it was a tool to help open peoples hearts to the message of Jesus. On bass guitar Clarence Wilson maintains rhythm for Cornerstone in Moberly, Missouri. Cornerstone was one of five groups that traveled across the country last summer. t zz 5 Jeff Llppencott shows Alan Voth a little techniqu the Long Island Sound. Alan Voth participated In of the many Music Ministry groups here at ORU N