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PUBLISHED Bl-MONTHLY (SIX ISSUES) BY THE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF , LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN TENNESSEE 37350 • JULY-AUGUST 1974

For the first time in history whole nations strate with our own lives their effectiveness. If are being taught from childhood to think of we are not prepared to defend biblical truth themselves as animals resulting from random with knowledge and practice, not only those physio -chemical processes. Individual men are outside the church but our fellow believers seen as complex bio -chem1cal computers, each and our children also will conclude that the one having its own program . Values and biblical truth which we proclaim is no more are thus reduced to personal program idio­ than arbitrary, subjective, personal opinion . syncracies. In such a setting, ethical questions ''Christian naturally lose their importance and men, Not long ago, a Christian student with whom viewed as machines, are treated as such and I was talking voiced his feelings about Christian Morality... are manipulated rather than respected . Each morality along these lines: " My parents held Christian must face such a world every day. and taught me "Christian " views of personal When the majority of our culture nominally morality. Now that I have grown up some, I Thats Just held to Christian values, Christians were not find that I disagree with my parents at various often called upon to defend their views. Times points. Every time that we "discuss" our views, Your Opinion" have changed. When a Christian expresses his the discussion ends with their tel ling me that views today, he is told that it is fine for him they are right and that God is on their side. to hold them, but that he must realize that They hold an absolute morality: absolute values by James B. Hurley they are no more than private opinions. If and absolutely no justification. It is so Assistant Professor of Biblical S111dies we proclaim Christian values, we must be arbitrary! They don 't know why they hold the prepared to explain their basis and to demon- views they do; they can't show me what is

Dr. Hurley discusses a com­ mon attitude on the com­ mitment of Chris tians to an absolute value system and the place of Biblical studies at Covenant College.

"Christia n" abo ut them. Wh en th ey do fi nd basic qu estion was once agai n posed, this time something in the to support them, they from a person who had no Christian commit­ make it sound just as arbitrary as their ow n ment: "You Christians have an ancient value view. Did God just dream up some rules and system . Its age makes it out of date and you se nd them to us? Is it possib le to understand try to cover up for the fact that it doesn't why he commanded what he did? If I knew fit men by saying that men are sinful and that, maybe I could app ly his pri ncip les to do n't fit it. We all have our own systems; new situatio ns." A few days later the same none are right and none are wrong -they are Continued Pr1ge 3 Col. 1 and enrolled students. In addition, special attention by all faculty to problems and con­ cerns of students considering dropping out has Good News resulted in a dramatic increase in the number In Enrollment of current students returning. An interesting pattern developed as applica­ And Finanees tions from students wanting to transfer from other and schools ran far ahead of expected numbers. This will have the effect of equalizing the size of the junior and senior classes, normally smaller than freshman and soph~more classes.

At a time when many colleges, private and "It could be as high as 542 if every accepted Certain geographic areas, such as North public, are facing increasingly serious drops in student enrolls, but we really don't expect that Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and the North enrollment and budget deficits, Covenant to happen", commented Mr. Schmidt, "Student - East Tennessee area immediately College enjoys better than a 10% increase in plans often change at the last minute." adjacent to Covenant's Lookout Mountain enrollment over last fall and ended its fiscal campus showed significant increases in the year on June 30th in a very solid position. The student recruitment effort, following a number of applications, while traditionally master plan developed by Dr. John Cummer productive areas such as Pennsylvania and Final enrollment figures are not available as and largely executed by Mr. George Henning, Florida continued to show large numbers of this issue of Reflections goes to press, but Admissions Counselor, met or exceeded its applications. Registrar Rudolph Schmidt estimates that at objective in inquiries from prospective students, least 530 students will enroll. applications, acceptances, advance deposits, Financially, as of June 30th, the college had received cash gifts of $378,000 for the fiscal year. In addition, gifts of land and other valuable property worth a total of $70,000 were received. The goal for gifts and grants for the year was $392,202.

"That goal of $392,202 was 50 per cent higher than ever before attempted," noted Dr. John Cummer, Vice President for Development, "It is a great encouragement as we face the need for $465,000 in 1974-75."

President Barnes expressed gratitude at the degree of support coming from the small Reformed Presbyterian Church, Evangelical Director of Synod which sponsored Covenant College and Admissions Counseling George Henning from individuals, corporations, churches and " .... more applications foundations in the Chattanooga area. than ever!" Registra:, Rudolph Schmi~t .... good news ,n enrollment!" "Each gift we received is important", he stated, "but it is a source of great satisfaction to see those who share our Christian commit· ment and geographical locations indicate by their support that they believe in the validity of what we am doing."

2 #Christian Morality... just different. Yours, however, causes all sorts of hangups." From the President's Desk

One of these men was willing to obey God, despite what he saw as tyrannical and arbitrary rules. The other rejected the faith because of by Dr. ,\farion D. Barner them. Both men were in desperate need of a deeper understanding of biblical ethics. It is important, in this day of relativism, that Christians understand clearly what it is that God requires of them. and, beyond that, as The year 1973-74 saw the demise of several fine colleges. So frequent has much as possible of why he requires it. When been the closing of colleges during the past few years that one wonders what are Christian ethics are presented as simply a set the prerequisites for continued, successful operation in the educational field. We believe that there are four basic requirements that must be met by any college that of rules, just do's and don 'ts, men have a will continue to grow and prosper in today's education, economic and social right to object. We can offer much more. climate. Christians are not called to obey a baseless set of rules which cannot be discussed or In the first place, the college must have a distinctive that sets it apart from explained. If we present Christian values in the rank and file of state supported institutions which do not have the same competitive grounds for operation as private colleges. For Covenant College that such a way, we do not do justice to God 's distinctive is its dedication to Jesus Christ as the cornerstone of its total program. Word. The college endeavors to hold Christ preeminent in every aspect of its being.

A genuinely Biblical understanding of ethics A second prerequisite for growth and development is a quality educational does not start, as does so much of our teach­ program. Anything as vital as the education of young people cannot be treated lightly by any responsible organization, and Covenant is indeed thankful for the ing, with what God demands of men. It begins quality of its faculty, the basis of all its educational activity. Excellence must instead with the God who makes those demands always be a sine qua non of a growing institution. and with his relation to the men of whom he makes them. The third requirement without which all the foregoing will fall, is a competent, capable business operation. The history of educational institutions has seen the failure of many devoted Christian colleges whose spirituality could not be The opening chapter of the Bible reflects questioned and whose quality was high but whose business function was not this in that it introduces first God (Gen. 1:1), carried on with proper concern for the economic nature of the enterprise. the creator of a good universe (1:2; 2:4), and then man, his creature (1:26-30). If properly The final necessity for growth and development of private collegiate institutions understood, the first part of 1:26, the very must be acceptance and enthusiastic support on the part of the several publics that they serve and particularly of the communities in which they are located . first mention of man, provides the basis of all Covenant College is thankful for its relationship to the Reformed Presbyterian Biblical ethics and answers modern man's Church, Evangelical Synod and is also deeply grateful for the privilege of being charge that God's demands on men are located in a congenial, generous, warm and friendly community of Lookout arbitrary. Gen. 1:26 informs us, "God said, Mountain, Tennessee, which is a part of the Chattanooga metropolis. The college 'Let us make man in our image, after our further seeks to serve the community in as many ways as possible. II considers that responsible, corporate and individual citizenship is its proper role in this likeness' ". The remainder of the verse shows lovely setting. us part of what it means to be the image of God. Man is given dominion over the earth. A strong Christian distinctive, a high quality of educational program, a compe­ Those who fail to learn anything else from tent business operation, a happy relationship with a loyal church , and the Genesis 1 will certainly learn that God rules presence of a congenial, warm and supportive community give Covenant College its extremely great confidence for its future growth and development as we move further his creation. As the days of creation fol lowed into the ?O's. one another, God commands and a harmonious creation is formed, one which, in the eyes of the creator of all things, is "very good" (1:31). Man, God's image, is to reflect his Lord 's rule and to shape the earth, producing something good. It is not only in his rule over the earth that man is to reflect or "image" God. Israel was called to be a testimony to the nations by being holy as God is holy (Leviticus 19:2). This holiness was not something formless and Continued Page 4 Col. 1

3 "Christians are not called upon to obey a baseless set of rules which cannot be #Christian discussed or explained." Morality... abstract but as concrete as being kind to On the negative side, if men do not live as of us has an obligation to search the Scriptures sojourners because God had been kind to them. God's image and reflect his character, they set and to grow in the knowledge of God and of (Lev. 19:33). Biblical ethics involve imaging forth God's image falsely. Sin is thus mis­ Christ through which, Peter tells us, God has the character of God. representation of the truth about God by setting granted us all things pertaining to life and forth a false image of him. It is this theme godliness (2 Peter 1:2, 3). Those of us who The follows the same which stands behind Rom. 1:18-32, which are parents, pastors, or Bible teachers have a approach, but in heightened degree. God, who teaches that men will no longer honor God for special obligation to train those committed to at various times and in diverse manners spoke who he is, or image him in their lives, they are our care. We must provide a deep and in time past to the fathers by the prophets not only guilty and worthy of death, but they thorough training which will prepare them to (telling them by word and by deed what he no longer know who they themselves are and walk with understanding before the Lord and was like and thus what his people were to be do not know how to deal with other men. Our to give answer for the hope which is theirs. At like as they reflected his image), has in these culture suffers from this problem. Covenant each course in Biblical Studies is not last days spoken to us in his Son, who is the only designed to teach the student about the express image of the Father and into whose In a world in which men understand them­ Bible, but also to teach him how to study it image we are being conformed (Heb. 1:1; Col. selves as machines and increasingly behave and how to apply its teaching, which is able to 1:15; Rom. 8:29). Christ reveals what God is accordingly toward themselves and toward make him wise unto salvation and to equip like and what men are to be like. Christian others, the Christian is called to live as man, him completely for every good work (2 Timothy ethical life involves understanding the character the image of God , in all his activities. Jesus 3:15, 16). It is our object that as our students of God and of the Lord Jesus as revealed in teaches that our lives are to be such that men leave Covenant they will be prepared to meet the Word and becoming conformed to it by will see our good works and glorify our Father the challenge of modern culture and that they the power of the Spirit (2 Peter 1:2-4; Rom. who is in heaven. (Mt. 5:16). This is possible will not join two friends who did not under­ 12:2; Col. 3: 10). Christian ethics are not some­ only as our works faithfully reflect his stand the basis and pattern of Biblical ethics, thing strange or foreign to men , but rather character, as by obedience and the power of but will rather be prepared to help them and describe what they were designed to be. the Spirit we are conformed to the image of others like them. Christian ethics "fit" men as they were made God and to his Son. to be. God's "deman d" is nothing less than that men reflect in their lives the image of Neither of the two young men who voiced God. Such ethics are hardly capricious or their views of Christian ethics had understood arbitrary, as they spring from God's very the connection between ethics and the image character! By keeping them , man is truly of God. Both were very much in need of such fulfilled. understanding, for it would provide them with a basis for further understanding of biblical teaching about man 's calling from God. Each

4 new faculty addJ' Jtrength lessor of psychology 1s Douglas R. Sizemore, who recently received his Ph . D. from the and depth Un1vers1ty of Northern Colorado in the Depart­ ment of Research and Stat1st1cal Methods. He is a graduate of and holds the M. A. from the Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Evelyn have no children .

Commenting on his appointment, Dr. Nicholas Barker, Dean of the Faculty, said, " He bnngs a new dimension to our psychology department, adding his strength in research methodology to Jerry Pardue 's strength in counselling." Dean Nicholas P. Barker " .... we/come additions In the English department, the new face to our faculty!" belongs to Dr. Bruce Hekman, also an assistant professor. He brings to Covenant his experience as a high school teacher, having just completed three years as head of the English department at the Chicago Christian High School in Illinois. He previously taught in Christian schools in Michigan. Dr. Hekman is also a curriculum consultant for the National Union of Christian Schools, where he is helping to put together the "Touchstones " literature program for junior Covenant College's faculty continues to grow In the first semester Dr. Clark will be teach­ high schools. A graduate of Calvin College, he in strength and depth as four new members all ing three courses : Introduction to Philosophy, holds the M.A. from the University of Michigan holding the doctorate degree join their 33 Contemporary Philosophy, and Philosophy of and the Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. colleagues in commitment to Biblical perspec­ Science. He is an authority in these fields; He and his wife Ruth are the parents of two tive on all life and culture. As a result, 46 textbooks on these subjects are among the sons. percent of Covenant's faculty now have their more than ten books he has written. He was doctorate degree. also honored several years ago with the Another addition to the English department publication of a volume entitled, The Philosophy will be Dr. Harry Boonstra, who plans to join Joining the Covenant Faculty as visiting of . the college faculty in January. He is presently professor of philosophy will be a man well in Peru doing editorial work with the Wycliffe known as a leader in the Reformed Presbyterian Well known as a brilliant scholar, Dr. Clark Bible Translators. Church, Evangelical Synod, Dr. Gordon H. Clark, is no stranger to many at Covenant College. Dr. recently retired as Professor of Philosophy from John Sanderson, chairman of the philosophy During the first semester, the English depart­ Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana. A department and a former student of Dr. Clark ment will again call on the services of Mrs. native of Philadelphia, Dr. Clark holds the A.B. at Wheaton College knows him as "a very Jane Brooks Young, assistant professor, who and Ph.D. degrees from the University of incisive thinker and debator" and a fine chess has taught full or part time for a number of Pennsylvania. He taught at the University of player. Others know him through his daughter years. Pennsylvania and Wheaton College before he Betsy (Mrs. Wyatt George), whom he used to went to Butler University. He is also a visit when she taught history at the college. ministerial member of the Reformed Presby­ terian Church. Joining Covenant's faculty as assistant pro-

5 6 Over 2,300 people attended one or more of the 34 weeks of conferences held on Covenant College's campus this summer. There were family conferences, youth conferences, church retreats, and a variety of Christian training seminars ranging in size from over 450 on campus for the Christian Business Men's Conference family conference to the eight people here for the Florida Baptist Children's Horne sessions. Included were such groups and organizations as the Christian Studies Center Summer Institute, Youth For Christ, The Re­ formed Youth Movement, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, Reformed Theological Seminary Alumni and the family conference of the Re• formed Presbyterian Church of North America. Eleven different churches came for retreats.

Conference Director Jay Lykins contacted churches in a wide geographical area, send ng them a color post card of the •·campus in the Clouds" along with an invitation to consider meeting at Covenant.

"It was that post card that did it!' said Jay, "that aer·al shot of our magnificent setting really captured their attention". Church groups from as far away as Cairo, Illinois, responded to the invitation.

The conference program represents one part of Covenant's effort to pay ts own way and 1s a s1gn1f1cant factor in the sound f1nanc1al situation of the college. The net profit from the 1974 conference season was $34,000, compared with less than $5,000 only two years ago.

Noting the positive effect of the conference program on Covenant's financial picture, Presi­ dent Barnes commented, "We are delighted that 1t is possible for us to combine good stewardship of the resources God has given us with effective service to such a wide variety of Christian groups."

"It is only right that Covenant College exert maximum effort to help itself as 1t seeks fianancial support from potential donors," he added. "We are also happy that so many people have the opportunity to know more about Covenant College by being on our campus."

Conference Director Lykins has already received reservations for next summer. Groups or organizations desiring further information on fac1l1t1es, available dates, and rates should contact him as soon as possible.

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"I know its commo n for coach es to feel optimistic at the beginning of a season, but I've got good reason to feel that way".

"It looks like a good year in soccer!" This is the way Walter Bowman , Cove nant Coach Bowman College 's Director of Athletics, put it as he started his soccer team through their grueling practice sessions in mid-August.

NCCAC All-American Paul Moser returns for another season.

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With fourteen lettermen returning plus some outstanding freshmen and transfer prospects, Bowman will enjoy having some depth which has been lacking in previous years. Two National Christian College Athletic Association All-Americans, Paul Moser and Bruce Cramer form the nucleus of an outstanding group of returnees including Gordon Slu is, Lea Courtney, Wiley Ragsdale, and Jeff Warsing.

Freshman, Eric Duble, from Cono Christian School, Walker, Iowa is a strong contender for a starting position. Two outstanding transfers, Don Harding from Columbia Bible College, and by Dr. John P. Cummer Scott Black, University of Delaware, will also V ice Presicl clll for D ,n·elopmc111 see lots of action. I've just been reviewing where we are and it's most encouraging.

The Scots face one of their toughest seasons We 're very happy about our "quantifi able " blessi ngs-a record number of students, sound yet, with games scheduled against national financial situation-but these are not the whole pi cture, by any mean s. We could have contender Rollins College of Winter Park, numbers and dollars and still be a fa ilure. Florida, Florida Technical University, Orlando, Florida, and plus perennially If we ever forget our commitment to the re cognition of the Lordship of Jesus Christ in tough competitors St. Bernard and Tennessee all things .. . Temple. If we ever compromise on our particular mission -searching out God 's truth , teaching it But Bowman is optimistic. in fullness to our students and procla iming it to the world .. . "We think we can go to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics regionals If these things ever happen , these numbers and dollars will be meaningless. But our joy and possibly even the national tournament," he comes in seeing that, along with material blessings, God has enabled Covenant College to said. keep its commitment without compromise. "We want to win, but we're more concerned That's why I'm so encouraged! with teaching and experiencing the immediate application of the overriding truth of Christ's But the need for your prayers, encouragement and tan gible support continues unabated. preeminence in competitive sport as a part of And we are continually looking for individuals, corporations, churches, and foundations with all life". Coach Bowman concluded, "that's whom we can share our commitment without compromise as we ask for their support. what it's really all about. Remember to pray for us as we walk into offices around the country, look important, busy people in the eye and say "I'd like to share with you the story of Covenant College 's commitment and what God is doing for us! "

Pray for us when we sit with people whom God has materially blessed and show them how they can have a part in our commitment.

Ask God to give us wisdom and ability as we stand before congregations large and small and report to them on how things are going and what they can do to help.

Most importantly, ask God to keep us true to our commitment without compromise!

9 DR. BARNES ELECTED PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SMALL COLLEGES

Dr. Marion Barnes, Covenant's president, in India. She has previously worked in the recently received the honor of being elected bookkeeping office at Columbia Bible College, chairman of the board of the Council for the from which she graduated, and as a bank teller Advancement of Small Colleges. He was elected in Pennsylvania. for the two-year term at a meeting of CASC in Oklahoma City in early August by the presi­ Tennis buffs among the student and staff dents of the approximately 140 colleges who were glad to find that the old tennis court has belong to the council. been resurfaced and two new courts con­ structed. The new courts are between the Dr. Barnes had just served as chairman of gymnasium and the college garage, right along the search committee for a new president the road and next to the new soccer field. (formerly called executive director) of CASC; the man selected has now begun his work as Returning students and faculty found some CASC's chief paid official. pleasant changes in the lounge, Great Hall and many student residence rooms of Carter Hall. Dr. Nicholas Barker, who attended the CASC New furniture has replaced the battered, well­ meetings along with Dr. Barnes and Professor worn pieces which have been in service since Charles Anderson of the Bible Department, they were inherited with "Castle in the Clouds", termed the election an honor for Dr. Barnes the former resort hotel now serving as the and for Covenant. college's main building. Drapes in the Great Hall now make it possible to black the room Several changes have been made in the out during daylight hours for motion pictures, college's business office following the resig­ etc. Long an eyesore because of tattered nation of Craig Burdett, who will be working carpeting and peeling paint, the lecture hall with a Reformed Presbyterian businessman in just off the lounge is now most attractive with Dr. Barnes new carpeting and paint. Several student ... honored by his Elgin, Illinois. Replacing Mr. Burdett as con­ Fellow Presidents troller is Phyllis Crooks, a long-time employee rooms with severely worn carpeting have been of the college who has been serving as re-carpeted. Assistant Manager of Accounting. Her responsi­ bilities involve overseeing the financial pro­ grams of the college, both revenues and expenditures, under John Barnes, Vice President for Business Affairs. Among other duties, Miss Crooks handles all the college's insurance programs for students and all employees. COVENANT COLLEGE Taking over part of the accounting responsi­ Lookout Mountain, Tennessee bilities is the new bookkeeper, Mrs. Jane Shannon Gillespie. Mrs. Gillespie came to the college with her husband, who is a student; her father is a Reformed Presbyterian minister in Pennsylvania who has served as a missionary

10 SEPTEMBER 1974 the Faculty, as he copes with the day-to-day 21 Soccer, Toccoa C. Away details of providing academic leadership for the Cross-country, David Lipscomb Away 1 Pray for the spiritual needs of the Covenant college. Pray for Dean of S'.udents Donovan Graham, community, that they may be filled on th is that he may have time and strength to do all Lord 's Day. 12 Pray for the officers and members of the the work that his pos1t1on brings him. Student Council , that their efforts may broaden 2 Pray for Covenant's students, that they may and enrich the total Christian life of Sovenant 22 Give thanks for the beautiful campus the seek and receive a truly Christian education. students. college now has; pray for the Lord 's direction 1n the future development of this property. 3 Pray for all Covenant teachers, that they 13 Soccer, Clearwater C. C. Home Pray for Edward Kellogg, instructor in art, may provide clear Christian direction in the Pray for new English professor Dr. Bruce 23 as he helps students praise the Lord through classroom and in al I contacts with students. Hekman as he helps students learn to write, read, or prepare to teach. painting the other media and teaches the 4 Pray for Dr. Marion Barnes, president of h1sto ry of art. the college, who bears many responsibilities in 14 Soccer, Clearwater C.C. Home setting the direction of the college. Cross-country, Bryan C. Away 24 Cross-country, Bryan C., Lee C. Home Pray for members of the college's soccer and Pray that the college's financial needs will 5 Pray for those teaching the course Founda­ cross-country teams, that their drills and games continue to be met; pray for generous hearts tions of Modern Culture, as they try to give may help them grow as Christians. and a commitment to Christian education. freshmen a Christian perspective on learning and life. 15 Give thanks for the balanced budget of 25 Pray for those in the college community the past fiscal year; pray that the Lord will who may be experiencing problems in their 6 Pray for Dr. John P. Cummer, Vice President again lead men and women to share in personal lives; pray for the Lord 's particular for Development, that his work may be blessed supporting the work of the college. blessing and Christian concern in those around and the college may grow with a firm basis of them. support. 16 Pray for Bible professor Dr. Hendrick Krabbendam, who carries a heavy load of 26 Pray for Dr. Charles Donalson, Assistant 7 Soccer, Athens College Away teaching and preaching. Dean of the Faculty, and his special responsi­ Pray for Dr. Douglas Sizemore as he takes up bility for overseeing the college's self-study his duties in the psychology department; pray 17 Cross-country, Tenn . Temple Away for the accrediting association. that he will be given the strength and wisdom Pray for Chaplain John MacGregor and the needed in this important position. Chapel Committee, that they may be able to 27 Soccer Tourney Home plan meaningful and challenging chapel Pray for Bellinda Boese, instructor in modern 8 Pray for the new students at the college, services every day. languages, as she teaches a full load of French that they may feel at home and be receptive and German classes. to the college's Christian perspective on learn­ 18 Pray for John Barnes, Vice President for ing. Business Affairs, as he seeks to make the best 28 Soccer Tourney Home possible use of the college's resources. Homecoming and Parents' Day 9 Pray for Dr. Jack Muller, who teaches large Pray for all who visit the college today, for classes in sociology; pray that he may help 19 Pray for the students as they do their God's blessing on old and new friendships. students reach a Christian understanding of required practical work around the campus, human relationships. that this may not be drudgery but a useful 29 Pray for the local churches where students part of the rhythm of life. worship; pray for a compelling proclamation 10 Soccer, Tennessee Temple C. Away of God's Word and loving Christian fellowship Pray for Phyllis Crooks as she gets established 20 Soccer, Central Wesleyan C. Away in each congregation. in her new job as college controller, with its Faculty Forum many responsibilities. Pray that the Faculty Forum may give the 30 Give thanks for the alumni of the college professors new insights and renewed enthusi­ and pray that the Lord will use each one 11 Pray for Dr. Nicholas P. Barker, Dean of asm for the task of Christian education. wherever he or she may be.

11 for blessings on her efforts to preserve or may be attracted and inspired by the college's PR,.A.-Y­ restore health. Christian philosophy of education. 5 Soccer, Tenn . Wesleyan Home 19 Cross-country, Bryan Invitational Away E-Y­ Cross-country, U. of the South Away Give thanks for the committed teaching of Dr. Pray for the Lord's blessing on the graduate John Lathers, associate professor of biology; T::E-3:E studies of Allen Mawhinney, instructor in Greek, pray for continued blessing on him and his D.A.-Y- on leave this year. work. 6 Pray for those who represent the college 20 Pray for Covenant students as they worship to potential students or donors, churches, and with their families and friends; pray for the OCTOBER 1974 other groups; pray that they may give a true Lord 's blessing on all who worship Him. 1 Cross-country, Trevecca Home idea of what Covenant seeks to do for Christ. 21 Pray for professors preparing midterm Pray for Rudolph Schmidt, Dean of Adm issions 7 Give thanks for the Kresge Library and its grades, that they may give each student a true and Records, and his staff as they keep track collections; pray that students will use its and helpful idea of his accomplishments to of information about past, present, and resources to the fullest extent as part of their date. potential students. education. 22 Classes resume 2 Pray for Dr. James Hurley, instructor in 8 Grub Day Soccer, North Georgia Away Bible, that he may help students find the truth Soccer, St. Bernard C. Away Cros~-country, UTC Home that God has for them. Cross-country, UTC Away Pray that the college community may be safely 3 Board of Trustees Meeting Pray for good weather so that this may be a reunited and be eager to carry on its work. Pray for the members of the Board of Tru stees, day of productive work and good fellowship out 23 Pray for Dr. Jerry Pardue, assistant pro­ that they may discern the needs of the college of the classroom. fessor of psychology, for God's guidance in his and make wise plans to meet them. 9 Pray for the education students as they teaching and counselling. 4 Board Meeting prepare to do practice teaching; pray that the 24 Faculty Dinner and Forum Soccer, Bryan C. Home Lord will uphold them in this challenging and Give thanks for the untiring efforts of Dr. Pray for Mrs. Barbara Michal, college nurse, sometimes difficult task. Marion Barnes, college president; pray that the IO Pray for Jack Fennema, assistant professor Lord may continue to uphold him. of education, who has primary responsibility 25 Faculty Conference c::, Ir'\ for placing and guiding the student teachers. Pray for blessing on the faculty's special meet­ "'"'I'... 11 Praise for the secretaries and clerks who ings and guest speaker; pray that today's "'"' z help keep the college running smoothly; pray activities may enhance the college's desire and h for their continuing efficiency and good humor. ability to make Christ pre-eminent.

~ ",:j 12 Pray for Collyn Schmidt, Associate Dean 26 Soccer, Oglethorpe C. Home ;:: of Students, for her counselling and her direc­ Pray for Walt Bowman, assistant professor of ;:i C, tion of financial aid programs. physical education and soccer coach, that his ~ .... 13 Pray for the college's choir, orchestra, and work may contribute to the Christian growth of ;t C, other musical organizations, that they may Covenant students. -111 C, praise God fervently and tunefully and help 27 Give thanks for this opportunity to worship C, >--l others do the same. the Lord ; pray that all Christians may be .,~ allowed to worship without hindrance or Cl.() 14 Thank God for the faithful service of Floyd ~ restriction. ~ Simmons, superintendent of buildings and \.) grounds; pray for him and his work. 28 Pray for Geraldine Steensma, director of .... the Teacher Education Program; give thanks ~ 15 Pray for Jane Young, assistant professor for her commitment to training Christian ;,~ of English, for time and strength to carry out C, teachers. \.) her many responsibilities. ;,-.., 29 Soccer, U. of the South Home ~ 16 Pray for Robert G. Adams in the college's Pray for Jane Gillespie as she works in the ·;;;~ development office; pray that his work in the college accounting office; pray that this very -A.., Chattanooga area may result in increased necessary work may be done efficiently and Cl.() financial support . accurately. ....1:l "'C, 17 Fall Recess begins 30 Pray for the Curriculum Committee of the -A. Soccer trip begins college, that it may give good leadership in "' "'1:l Pray for safe travels and a good vacation for developing a Christian curriculum. "'tj-" students and others leaving the campus. 31 Pray for the leaders of our country; pray ~ C,., 18 College for a Day that their actions may glorify God and restore (')" Pray thqt high school students visiting Covenant public faith in government.

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