Walla Walla University - Mountain Ash Yearbook (College Place, WA)

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Faith that Feeds By MARK EARL Researched by JEANNE DALRYMPLE Photographs by MARK EARL, LEONARD FLAHARTY, PlO, DEBBIE POSTLEWAIT and STEVE ROSE Walla Walla College is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. That's probably not news. Students are required to go to wor- ships and chapels at this college. Thatts probably not news. Its news that this college doesnt have a sterile, formal coexistence with religion. It's news that faculty and students alike are working to- gether to make a unique, spiritually nourishing environment.

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?.x'a VAV: Wst V434 IVAV VAV fab W13: 91 It's Thursday evening in the Galatian church. Paul steps up to the marble podium, firmly grasping the sides. I'd like to thank Luke for that short worship talk on the need we have to eat healthy foods. and how health affects our communion with God. Thanks again, Luke. Good job. l'm afraid l have some bad news. Most of you here today are behind in worship credits. As you know Monday is the last day ofthe period and everyone is required 37 worships. Friday night vespers tomor- row at 7:30 pm. will count double, so I want to see you all there. Anybody that has attended 20 times or less needs to make an appointment to see me. We don't want to take away Chariot privileges. Thank you. You're dismissed from the front and Timothy and Titus will be in the back taking cards. And remember . . . youire saved by grace. through faith. Mouhtalh Ash Weekly chapel services tfar leftl in the sanctuary provide an opportunity forthe entire studehtbody to meet together as a group. The church bell towertleftl strikes on the hour from 8 am, to 70pm, Kelli Wilson and Brian Fordtbelowl mlnlsterto the needs offellow students during the Wednesday evening worship option entitled Hlnnemotesfl Some students think current worship requirements are just as absurd now as they would have been in the Galatian church. How can you force students to wor- ship? It's a good question, but at this point the Walla Walla College worship policy is firmly grounded. Whether students understand it or not. worships are seen as a necessary part of this Christian college and they are here to stay. Worship requirements are much easier than they used to be. Gone are the days of twice daily dorm worships and daily Chapels. Now the dis- criminating worshipper can select five worships per week, out of a menu of 15 or so. Some like sermons. some like music. some like crowds, others like small groups, but all appreciate the chance to choose which worships best feed their soul and fit into their tight schedule. Although closely monitored by the deans. the x4 KO