Oral Roberts University - Perihelion Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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or aryl Wilson leads the Communion procession rrying the cross. Communion is served during ery Vespers service. Many talented musicians participate in the worship part of Vespers. Jana Wingard plays the electric piano. Vespers 25

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Cfwf'Qe0'Lffe ., . ,. ,L X..., . ,,,. . . .. ,. M, , U . ,H , V by Dawn Goldkette We all know what communion is, but just how does it fit into the ORU lifestyle? This year we started off the Lenten Sea- son with communion during Chapel service. The entire student body, administration, fac- ulty and staff took communion together. This was a time for true repentance and the turn- ing of lives. All were challenged to keep a right attitude during the Lenten Season and to be joyful. Jesus had communion with His disciples the night before His death. lt was a common occurrence for all these men to gather to- gether for supper, but this night was special. lt was the Lord's last supper. These men came together discussing the happenings of the day, seeking advice from Jesus. Little did they know the importance that evening held. ,w.,..'-Lg Y ,L But after sharing the bread and wine with Jesus, these men were changed. The new covenant that the Lord made is one that we remember and honor as we take communion. Jesus instructs us to take com- munion to remind ourselves of the death that He died for our salvation. Just as each of our relationships with Christ is different, our time spent with Him also means something differ- ent. The disciples were changed men after the Last Supper, and we also are changed people after communion. That intimate time of worship, praise and cleansing with the Fa- ther, along with taking the bread and wine in remembrance of the suffering and death of Jesus, causes us to leave His presence pre- pared to face whatever is ahead. T in-1 Communion is a time of praying together as well sharing the bread and wine. y ., sf :Wym,,,N,m 26 Communion it F