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

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IIW ■ Scifflce ' • 0 sdiool siiieDl; Jan Carolyn KuLon;, issociale ' euiTecli Wesley Foundation members break bread together as an act of fellowship. WESLEY FOUNDATION Fellowship Its Aim The Wesley Foundation is a many- faceted ministry for the whole Tech campus. Its task is to make the gospel heard and to enter into an open discus- sion of ideas with all people, thus working toward individual and social wholeness. The group sponsors a number of activities to further its goals including Bible classes, theological seminars, encounter groups, experimental wor- ship, dialogue sessions, forums, tutor- ing and the Inner Ear Coffeehouse. One of the things of which the Wesley Foundation is most proud is its participation in the United Campus Ministry, an organization composed of groups of Presbyterian, Disciples of Christ, Lutheran, Episcopalian and Methodist denominations. This group sponsored the Symposium on Human Sexuality during the spring semester. Serving as sponsor of the Wesley Foundation is the Rev. Gene Sorely. H ' • Wesley members take advantage of the Founda- tion ' s recreational facilities with a relaxing game of chess. Dr. Robert Gordon, Assistant Professor of Biology at Tech, lectures during the Sex Symposium, sponsored by the Foundation. Tyme—19

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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ORGANIZATION Students Seek God in Science The Christian Science Organiza- tion at Tech operates in a rather unique situation, completely indepen- dent of the branch church in Lubbock. It is entirely under the auspices of the Mother Church, the First Church of Christ Scientists in Boston, Mass., as are all university groups like it throughout the country, and is formed by in- terested students and faculty members. Members of the Christian Science Organization hold weekly meetings which consist of a student reader ' s selections from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Blake Eddy. This is followed by testimonies from those present. Meetings are open to all interested persons. Officers of the Christian Science Organization this year were Susan Long, Susan Cobb and Jan Dowling, seated; also Chester Jaynes, advisor, and Carolyn Thomas, standing. Each year the organization spon- sors a free lecture for those interested in Christian Science. This year ' s speaker was Jules Cern of Scarsdale, N. Y. Cern is a member of the Chris- tian Science Board of Lectureship. The group also sponsored its an- nual workshop this year under the di- rection of Ronald Boulding, regional I assistant from the mother church. Officers of the Christian Science Organization for the 1969-70 school year were Susan Cobb, president; Jan Downing, vice-president; Carolyn Thomas, secretary; and Susan Long, treasurer. Chester Jaynes, associate professor of agronomy at Texas Tech is the group ' s sponsor. 1| DISCIPLE STUDENT FELLOWSHIP Relaxed Study The Disciple Student Fellowship is a program that provides Tech Stu- dents from the Christian Churches a ready opportunity to meet for study, worship, service and fellowship. Home for the Disciple Student Fellowship is the Christian Student Center. The Center, furnished with a television room, game room, food service area and lounging area around a fireplace, provides good sounds, a friendly atmosphere, plus lots of in- formal relaxation. Challenge discussions provide the Sunday morning emphasis at the Christian Student Center, while Sun- day evenings center around important issues and interesting personalities. Members may also participate in var- ious ecumenical programs at this time. Officers for the 1969-70 school year were Don Wallers, president; Dennis Kimbrough, vice-president; and Pat Mayse, secretary. I8—Tym« M Members of the Disciple Student Fellowship are (front row) Pat Mayes, Dan Walters, Candy Clark, Janis Pruilt, Kay Sides, and Bill Richart. Also members are (back row) Nancy Rea, Margie Weingand, Claude Weingand, Walter Peters and Jay Davis. lict ' i •Id

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BAPTIST STUDENT UNION Missionaries In the World The Baptist Student Union is a Christian organization that seeks to minister to the academic community at Texas Tech. It ranks among the most active and accomplished B.S.U. ' s in the United States. A weekly schedule includes two evening programs, one probing the Christian faith as it relates to the issues of the world, the other developing the devotional life of its participants. More than 200 students each week work with children at thirteen missions in the city. Others present programs for the aged, tutor pupils in various subjects, and lead in recreation and crafts. Credit courses in Bible are offered by the Baptist Student Union through the department of biblical literature. Non-credit groups in Evangelism also have been a popular feature during the year. Among the most far-reaching events sponsored by the B.S.U. are the annual retreats, conventions and con- ferences. Outstanding programs and speakers draw several hundred students to the State B.S.U. Convention in October and the Leadership Training Conference in April. The highlight of the year for the Texas Tech students was the Mid-Winter Retreat at Glorietta Baptist Assembly in January. In 1970 more than 200 students journeyed to New Mexico, to enjoy four days of fellowship, hiking, singing and snow. The mission emphasis of the Bap- tist Student Union continues into the summer. More than 50 students will spend this June, July and August serv- ing in churches and missions through- out the United States, and others will I LI Helping to further the total awareness of its members, the Baptists Student Union provides a relaxing, yet stimulating, atmosphere for group discussion. travel overseas as summer missionaries. A building and a staff of workers are provided to the Tech B.S.U. by the General Baptist Convention of Texas. The director, Calvin Zongker, and his associate director, Claude DoUinsj guide the work of the organization, as well as teach and counsel. An executive council of nineteen students are elected each year to act as the governing board for the Baptist Student Union. Robert Thrift served as president in 1969, and in 1970 the gavel was passed to Davi d Horsley. I Fellowship, friendihip and an interett in one another prevail at any gathering of the Baptist Student Union. 20—Trme