Oral Roberts University - Perihelion Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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fi- . or-are F Ski ,3. E S ,f1 i?S United in prager, these people ask God to heal this man's eyes. raying for others is a vital part ofthe Healing Ministry. X s man is experiencing God's healing power as ers stand together and pray for his healing. February Healing Crusade 29

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Crusade by Satellite by Todd Norman The people began arriving early. There was an expectant, hushed murmur as the rain-soaked crowd sought seats. The Mabee Center had been turned into a video arena in which Oral Roberts held his first ever satel- lite crusade. 400 sites throughout the U.S. and even the world served as host cities in which the live crusade was shown simulta- neously. The crusade, held February 26, 1984, be- gan with a segment featuring three of the speakers from last semester's crusade - Billy Joe Dougherty, Terry Law, and Carlton Pearson. There was a taped segment sum- marizing the ministries of Oral and Richard Roberts and highlighting the history of ORU. Following the worship, a live satellite-feed enabled Richard and Lindsey Roberts, who were ministering in Nigeria, to address those gathered in the Mabee Center as well as those present in auditoriums all over the United States. Richard, wearing an authen- tic African robe, told of the miraculous way that God had been moving in his meetings in Nigeria. Richard told of many miracles in- cluding the healing of 15 deaf-mutes and the salvation of over 100,000. Perhaps most im- portantly, Richard saw his ministry in Nige- ria, only a part of a worldwide mission, as the forerunner of the healing teams which have a vital part of the vision of ORU since its foundation. In continuing the theme of healing teams, President Roberts presented what he visual- ized a typical healing team would look like. Students representing all graduate schools and the school of arts and sciences stood and told their goals as prospective healing team members. President Roberts then challenged the entire student body to affirm their commitment to the goal of healing teams. President Roberts then gave a short ser- mon. Despite the fleeting satellite time, God used ORU students to minister to those present in the Mabee Center while those gathered in centers throughout the country ministered to each other. Rev. Lee Krupnick, a preacher who had been to President Rob- erts first healing crusade, came forward to receive a healing. He voiced the feelings of all those gathered, No one has ever done more for the city of Tulsa. President Roberts is once again wittily corrected his darling wife, Evelyn. 28 February Healing Crusade ORU students carried on the ministry as they reached out and prayed for other's healing.

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l l , ' A Noted Season by LeAnne Taylor One word describes this year's OFIU Stu- dent Association calendar: variety. Each month brought with it unique artists with their own brand of special music. Students were treated to various forms of entertainment in Christ's Chapel beginning in November with Handy Stonehill, Mark Heard and Dave Edwards. These three art- ists combined their talents to present an ex- perimental concert. According to Ed Goggin, Associate Con- cert Chairman, their music was 'iJesus mu- sic: a type of Christian rock-n-roll . With symbolic terms like King of Hearts , the word Jesus never really scares non- Christians off, while still presenting the gos- pel message. The music contained a lot of acoustical guitar with a blues folk-rock sound. The audience had mixed reactions over this type of music but Stonehill and Heard were able to sustain attention with guitar and voice. A guest apearance by Edwards was an iff A t ----t Randy Stonehill entertains and amuses the crowd in his November concert in Christ's Chapel. David Meece was the big attraction forthe 1984 Homecoming Concert, but his talent wasn't limited to his music, as he kept the crowd in stitches with his sense of humor. 30 Concerts added surprise when he and Stonehill joined together on Even the Best of Friends . Christmas always brings with it an atmos- phere of adoration and it was a perfect time to have the musical ministry of Jerome Johns, Michael Card and Silverwind. Coggin noted that they were Hheavily ministry- oriented with an altar call atthe end, Coggin saw the concert as a challenge to the lis- teners, something very appropriate in De- cember. The new year ushered in more quality con- certs. January may have been bitterly cold outside but the Chapel was hot, as over 2,500 people filled the place to hear Sweet Comfort's final performance in Tulsa. Joined by Kenny Marks, Sweet Comfort gave what Goggin called a farewell to Tulsa concert . He added that Sweet Comfort shared more than usual with the audience, since this was the first stop on their last tour. People were somewhat surprised by the amount of rock- n-roll type music they played during the con- cert, but it will be one they will never forget. You might have lost your heart in Februa and not because of Valentine's Day. Kat Triccoli and David Meece, two of the mc loved of performers, graced the stage w their dynamic presentation. The nearly sc out crowd enjoyed some of the top songs the pair's repertoire. David Meece came Tulsa one week prior to the concert to r hearse with several select ORU musicial who accompanied him during the concert. We've heard that March comes in like lion and goes out like a lamb, but it could al: refer to the Spring Banquet with two of tl hottest bands. Steve Camp and Steve Ta lor backed by their powerful bands proved be a great way to wind up the year. Goggin says all the concerts this ye were successful in their own ways, whit could be attributed to the fine planning l Concert Chairman Mike Rapp. Style techniques and messages were key facto to the acceptance of so many of the co certs.