Oral Roberts University - Perihelion Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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One Bod , Man Parts Sunday Worship, Dawn Until Dusk tudents at ORU come from a vari- ety of upbringings and denomi- ,A A nations, yet one thing holds true for every Christian at ORU. We are all baptized by one spirit into the body of Christ. Although our affiliations and prac- tices may be foreign to one another, we are united through the worship of the one true savior, Jesus Christ. There are many different churches in Tulsa, the Bible Belt of America, and each student is encouraged to attend the church of his or her choice. But the church is not just a four-walled building where worshippers gather every Sunday. The church is ALI. the members in the body of Christ. WE ARE THE CHURCH! It doesn't matter if we agree on doctrine or worship practices. What matters is that we Love our God with all our heart and with all our soul and with all our mind. And that we love our neighbors as ourselvesf' If love means that we have to tear down the walls that separate one member from the other, then let the demolition begin! For when all the walls are torn down, there will be one bond between believers that still remains - JESUS CHRIST. - Gina Megna Q' t's a time filled with laughter, tears, praising, and learning in a place W y where the Lord's anointing is so abundant, lt's where God is. lt's where we as Christians can go and be fed. 3 o w U7 lt's vespers. Through the year, God has used vespers to transform lives for His purpose. He has used it as an altar of sacrifice as many ORU students have laid down their burdens of everyday college life and picked up the strength and uniqueness which God has had for them. When the darkest hour set in, God seized the opportunity to work through His people and blessed hundreds through the vespers ministry. Sometimes using voices in praise, and other times listening in silence for the direc- tion of that still small voice, vespers had something for everyone. Many times the Lord spoke through prophetic words, while still at other times He has ministered one on one, touching the spirit with a love only He can display. God used many ministries to touch the lives of those that love Him, and each in its own way is special. However, vespers is more than special. lt is anointed of God. -- Riley Duggan Over 600 students take time away from their studies each Sunday night to come together for this special time of Praise and Worship. The summer music ministries teams lead in Praise and Worship during Vespers. :fssi1sw.i 1 lr lf 1 Nn1' 4. 1 l. i in X U inw- .c c X .E Ts' U ening Vespers 17 il

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First United Methodist is a beautiful, traditional choice for praise and worship. Gracemont Baptist is another option for ORU students. .annnaninn'dU ' W16 i Sunday Morning Worship Manifestation of the gifts of the Spirit are an impor tant element in worship at Christian Chapel.

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Henry Lemoine and Nicole Coates eating just an- other meal in Saga. Roger Zamubio, Margaret Harris, Mark Goetz, and Tony Sickles enjoy a Saga picnic together. I Sibling Support Ready-Made Family just For You! O eat at your wing table. DON'T close both eyes when praying before eating. Important - items such as keys, I.D., and even food have tendencies of disappearing at this time. DO participate in brotherfsister wing ac- tivities. DON'T believe everything the brother wing tells the sister wing. lThe brothers love to tease their sisters.l DO leave friendly and funny notes in your brotherfsistefs box. DON'T fall for all survey phone calls. It could very well be the brother or sister wing just having a little fun. DO help the brotherfsister wing when- ever you can. DON'T forget, sisters, to send a helpful brother some cookies. The best way to Brother!Sister Wings 12 thank a brother is with food! DO go on wing retreat. DON'T forget your shaving cream when going on retreat. You never know what kind of wars may develop. - Riley Duggan he first birthday away from home can be pretty depressing - unless, of course, youire at - ORU where brotherfsister wings are sure to make that birthday unforgetta- ble! Whether with a cake, a surprise party, a photon attack, or birthday signs posted all over campus, brothers and sisters always seem to think of ways to make birthdays special. I remember my first birthday here. I did not think it would be much of a big deal. Boy, was I wrong. First, I woke up to see signs posted all over my room, the hallway, and even in the bathroom. !'Sweet! I thought. Little did I know what was ahead. I actually managed to sneak through SAGA without being sung to, but I'm sure that was only due to much prayer on my part. The day was wonderful! Everywhere I went, people were wishing me a happy birthday. The best part, though, was when my brotherfsister wing took me out for supper, and gave me a surprise party. It was definitely the best birthday I had ever had! If you will soon be spending your first birth- day away from home, never fear - brother! sister wings are here! - Riley Duggan