Texas Tech University - La Ventana Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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Members of the fellowship for 1967 were: (back row) Dan Crawford, Beclcy Shoemaker, Suzanne Adams, Lupe Mandujano, Laurie Douglas, Pat Tenny- son, Suzle Shaw, Mike Jacks (front row) Shirly Steele, Buddy Frazier, Bill Mullins, Sharon Cozart and Mel Deardorff. DISCIPLES OF FELLOWSHIP Very Active The University Lutheran Chapel at 2615 19th houses Tech ' s Beta Rho chap- ter of Gamma Delta. The organization for Lutherans on the Tech campus pro- vides a Sunday night meal, conducts worship services and sponsors recrea- tional activities. One of the biggest projects was the 1967 state convention hosted by the Tech chapter. The Lutheran Chapel provides a place for many social activities and a study area always open t o the members of Gamma Delta during the year. The center also has a library that the stu- dents may use any time, or the students may take advantage of the center ' s TV room. On Sunday night after the supper there is a discussion on religious top- ics. In the discussions each student expresses his views on the given sub- ject. GAMMA DELTA Attracts Tech ' s Students Serving as a gathering place for Christian college students, the Disciples of Student Fellowship gives the Tech student the opportunity to meet, study and exchange ideas with other college students. Members of the Disciples of Students Fellowship are also active in special projects. In 1967 an overseas orphan was adopted. Members of the group also tutored children during the week- ends. The week begins for the group on Tuesday night at the First Christian Church with vesper services. Sunday morning discussion groups are also held. Special functions include the Faculty Forum and Religious Emphasis Week. Officers for the year were David Wright, president; Sheila Love, secre- tary and Mary Kube, treasurer. Members of Gamma Delta: (seated) Sheila Love, Mary Kube, Sharon Wiederhold, Caria Hell, Madalyn Binger, Jim Diers, Marsha Diers, Sherilyn Shappa, Gene Herzog, Marie Brandt, Annette Haussler, Ron Driesner, Betty Wuensche (standing) Ken Schorch, Norris Wuensche, Roy Nolite, Rev. Prelslnger, Mrs. Wuerschlng, Prof. Wuersching, David Wright, Phil Perry, Phil Theis, Clarence Cahill and David Follstaedt.

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9in: lata It (hat . • ' I- WESLEY FOUNDATION A Gathering § Place In 1925, the Wesley Foundation was established on the Texas Tech campus. The buildings that first housed the organization were built in 1935, making the Wesley Foundation the old- est student group on the Tech campus with a building. From this beginning the Wesley Foundation has worked to serve the needs of Texas Tech through spirit- ual, intellectual and social activities. Worship services are held weekly, and discussion groups help to stimulate the minds of each student. Retreats to Buffalo Lake Lodge and Ceta Can- yon and conferences in all parts of the state are also part of the activities of the group. Hayrides and social par- ties are just a few more of the many activities the group takes part in during the year. The effects of the Wesley group are far reaching. The foundation sup- ports the many worth-while progranM carried on in Lubbock. They support the Methodist missions and help foreign students in many ways. Through a newsletter, significant letters, poems, and editorials are brought to the com- munity ' s attention. The Perkins Lecture Series is also sponsored by the Wesley Group. Dr. William Farmer from Southern Meth- odist University gave one of the out- standing programs of the year. The program included one of the newest expressions of worship — the incorpora- tion of dance into the service. Regularly scheduled worship ser- vices are held every Sunday night at 8 P.M. Services are also held during the week on Tuesday. Some students try to get together during the week to talk with their friends on a wide range of subjects. The Wesley Foundation is always open as a gathering place for students of Tech. While there, they may choose to participate in numerous activities. Tech has benefited much from the foundation in the past and its students will continue to gather at the founda- tion for fun and fellowship. Dr. William Farmer of SMU talks to the members of Wesley about re- ligion in the Perkins Lecture Series. Wesley uses the newest type of expression in worship by adding dance to the sen ice. Before each program in the Perkins Lecture Series a banquet was held for Wesley members. Trme — 11

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i It ' 1 ■|kiar.1k ■ tfik mnm. Swy mtmU BAPTIST STUDENT UNION Unique Philosophy And Activities The success of the Baptist Student Union in reaching Tech students lies in its unique philosophy and activities. Because the college is in quest for truth, leaders of the Baptist Student Union believe that the Christian per- spective must be included in education. The BSU brings out the potential of many students through specialized serv- ice and Unks the student with his church. Through enlistment, worship, study, evangeUsm, missions and fellowship the BSU puts into action its philosophy. The 1967 mid-winter retreat, a high- light of each year, was held at Glo- rieta, New Mexico. Renowned Baptist speakers presented the program and conducted discussion groups. Those who attended the retreat also spent much free time enjoying snow sports. The mission aspect of the Baptist Student Union is perhaps the most active of the six areas. Approximate- ly 200 Tech students teach Bible school in various Lubbock churches each Friday night. During the week Tech- sans tutor children and visit rest and convalescent homes. In the sum- mer of 1%7 two Techsans served as BSU summer missionaries in Minne- sota and the Rio Grande Valley. Twelve students are also selected yearly as Southern Baptist Home Mission Board Summer Missionaries and are sent all over the United States. The BSU center gives the Tech stu- dent not only a place to study and re- lax but also a place to serve the community. George Woodworth, a student missionary from the BSU, leads a Sunday school class at St. Matthew ' s Mission. Jimmy Brokenbek, Ray Webber, Kay Graybill, Kay Dunn and Andra Allen join George Woodworth in singing at St. Matthew ' s Mission. Tyme—13