William Tyndale College - Shield Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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STRAIGHTFORWARD EXHORTATIONS by Dr. Jack Murray encouraged his audience to victorious Christian livingg his enthusiasm inspired both day and evening students. od' Word i aught W lgt -1. aww , 'X Spring Conference Dr. Jack Murray. a nationally-known confer- ence speaker, challenged the students to more realistically confront their problems as he spoke at the spring spiritual life conference, February 21-25, 1967. Through penetrating studies on the Apostle Paul in the wonderful little joy book , Philippians, Dr. Murray stressed the reality of the Christian's environment, but pointed the way to spiritual victory in the dynamic Christ-life over the frustrations of daily life. The speaker also answered students' questions at informal discussion periods after dinner every night and counselled many students individually.

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SPIRITUAL RE-EVALUATION and dedication is an important goal of each spiritual life conference. ,tv - VY: . J flalili- Fall Conference Dr. Bartlett Hess. pastor of Ward Memorial Presbyterian Church and a DBC board member, conducted a series of studies entitled The Mak- ing of a Man at the fall spiritual life conference. He discussed the career ofthe Apostle Peter. beginning with his four calls from Jesus, each of which led him into a closer walk with the Lord. The effects of the apostle's outstanding experiences, such as his walking on the water, the crisis of his denial of Christ and his visit to the tomb on Easter morning were examined. Finally, his ministry on Pentecost and after- wards, culminating in his two epistles. was discussed. Dr. Hess concentrated on an analysis of Peter's character, showing his growth as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Those present were challenged and encouraged to allow God to repeat in their lives the same developmental process He had in the Apostle Peter's. 41 Y STUDENTS APPRECIATED the practical approach to effective Christian development presented by Dr. Hess Students Grow a . K J' ..Q INFORMAL DISCUSSIONS such as those which took place during meals gave many students opportunities to share ideas with Dr. Murray, ll lt. l ed

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, N. likx ogg. HARLAND BICKING pauses for a few moments of quiet meditation. INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS lead in prayer while others pray silently, earnestly seeking God's will and blessing in each petition. rayer-the Key ay of Prayer Beginning with a chapel period, students and facul ty receive a devotional thought from God's word to prepare their hearts and minds for the events of the day. The regular class schedule is followed, but the time is spent entirely in prayer as special requests are shared and specifically remembered. The day is concluded with another general assembly where all are given an opportunity to express personal blessings in word or song. Day of Prayer is one of the spiritual highlights of the year. 1166? 'f if