Oral Roberts University - Perihelion Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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JNIVERSITY 1 'e at our own Mabee Center the weekend otober 23. Our gymnasium floor reads, pect a Miracle and we do! raying to God forthe healing of the sick is reserved for healing evangelist and our esident, Oral Roberts. For the students at EU have experienced the healing power of infinitely compassionate God who de- es to heal His people. We have laid our tds on the sick. We have comforted the ely. We have rejoiced for received mira- s. We are instruments oi Gods healing ver and we will go. Larry Hart is a favorite among students whether be preaching, teaching, playing his guitar or ing one of his corny iokes. Bibles ln hand, and all eyes on President Roberts, students llsten intently as we hear the word of God, both encouraging and challenging us, ln chapel on Wednesday and Friday. Hymnals became a regular part of worship dur- ing chapels this year as we each realized that worship ls an attitude of the heart. 5 f l E K ,awed . rlat 7 gl We Opening 3

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WE ARE ORAL RGBERT Numbering 4500, coming from homes across the country and around the world, from Alaska to Zaire, we are Oral Roberts University. Surrounded by lofty structures that catch the sun's light and cast golden reflections across the horizon, we are Oral Roberts University. Launching into the healing ministry, evangelist Richard Roberts was on the road much of the 84 school year. 2 Opening We are a people called, a people with a vision, seeking fulfillment, desiring chal- lenge, sharing with each other. Our educa- tion, though one of excellence is not enough. Our doctrines, though sound, are not enough. Our bodies, though physically fit, are not enough. Oral Roberts University is more than education, it's a way of life. Built on authority of the Holy Spirit to raise up dents to hear Gods voice, to go where light is dim and His voice is heard small, e to the uttermost parts of the earth . . . have a commission, a job to do, a drear fulfill. This year the vision became a reality fore the eyes of many as students par pated in the Oral Roberts Healing Crust With an encouraging smile, President Roberts tens intently to students. This year the presil conducted special meetings with each ot the di 4 'gg ent schools to field questions and improve o O munication. l l l l l Dr. William Jerni an prays with a student during a opportunities for students and faculty to inte chapel service. ghis year there were numerous with each other as members of the body of Ch

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WE ARE ORAL ROBERT! In a blur of Tltan action, Page Odle, a Lunior left And theyre off! Full of energy and anticipation flelder steps up to the slate. he Titans egan the ORU who e men began the 3-ml e trek around cam- season ranked 10th lnt e nation, however they lost pus. On March 5, 1983 students and faculty partici- thls game to Southeastern Oklahoma, 13-12. gated me first all-school run in place of the tradi- t ona e test. ORU would not be complete without athletic teams. Whether it be the md baseball team, currently ranked tenth in nation, or our basketball team who pockJ the Midwestern Conference champions as well as a conference tournament whilt their way to Memphis Tennessee the round of the NCAA. T They play hard. They play to win, but Q dedication transcends their field of pIay And at OFlU physical fitness is hardlw 4 Opening -hm. 3 i i L i