THE CONCORDIA in with the New, but What About the Old?
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''And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lortfs glory, are being transformed into his likeness, with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." 2 Co. 3:18 THE CONCORDIA - - ........---- ....--- - - VOL. V NOVEMBER I.fiJZf 19'18' ISSUE 2 In With The New, But What About The Old? Of renovation, additions, and... Stephanie Huston Concordia College Wisconsin's new fieldouse fuels plans for renovation of the Barth gymnasium, dormitory additions for Augsburg and Witt,enberg, and maybe the perfect place for the Milwaukee Bucks to train. Concordia's President, Dr. Buuck, said the Barth gym will be converted into an auditorium. The new auditorium will be used for music recitals, drama productions and classrooms. By having a seating capacity between 500 to 600, the revised auditorium will be able to hord conferences with large meeting groups. Dr. Buuck also said the faculty committee has not explored the possibilites ofthestage area, but they have developed plans for the new auditorium. With the increasing number of students enrolling here at Concordia College Wisconsin, there is a need for. additional dormitories. Dr. Buuck said Augsburg and Wittenberg are the two dorms being considered for renovation. "We are definitely in need of additional space for the additional dorms," said Dr. Buuck. "We have been considering renovating the infrequently used lounges in both dorms as areas for the additional dorms." The southwest wing of Wittenberg has one floor, but the facility is constructed for two floors. Concordia plans to bl,lild another flu or in order to create the additional dorm space. The construction for both dormitories will not· take place until next summer. When asked ifthe Milwaukee Bucks have been contacted about using the new field house for training, Dr. Buuck said the athletic department did ask if it would be advisable to contact the Milwaukee Bucks. "I feel it's a good idea, but we must make sure this doesn't interfere with the school's activities," Dr. Buuck said. Currently, no serious negotiations have taken place, but the school is very interested in this possiblity. Additional Shedding Light on No-Drinking This Present Darkness Rule Tom Mansfield Enforced This Present Darkness is a novel about a small town being taken over by members of the New Age Movement. In shocking detail, Peretti shows us Ed Nitz how the New Age Movement is taking over Ashton, a small rural c~mmunity. A supplemental drinking Beginning with the students at the local college, we are taken into the rule that went into effect early spiritual world. Slowly, but quite innocently, students are being taught the September is currently being en methods of getting in touch with their "inner selves." While in deep meditation, forced on the CCW campus. they summon spirits from the spirit world. Quickly, we come to the realization The regulation falls under Code 30.00130.10-.19 (UnChristian that these spirits, who are disguised as beautiful and innocent, are actually like Conduct) and affects anyone hideous demons. showing voilent or obnoxious be At the same time, we are introduced to guardian angels. These haviourwhen returning to campus "warriors" from heaven have been sent to Ashton to combat the wills of intoxicated. darkness because of a few prayerful people that have a strong faith. In addition, it encompasses anyone too drunk to physically walk As the story quickly unfolds, we find ourselves looking at a town coming and those getting ill on campus apart at the seams for no apparent reason. From the newspaper editor, the property as a direct result of being chief-of-police to the pastors of the local congregation, and even storekeepers inebriated. who are only mentioned in passing, no one is left untouched by the demonic Penalties for this Level C movement. offense are a fine of $20 to $40, 5 to 9 points and 3 to 6 months of disci Although Peretti puts this in novel form, we can see the seeds of truth plinary probation. throughout our society. The demons of lust, greed, murder, hate, deceit, and There are many reasons many more are everywhere we turn. Yet, we can take comfort in knowing that given for the implementation of we have guardian angels who are constantly looking after us. We can also see these new measures. Safety and the importance of prayer in our daily walks as Christians. security were two of the central goals in this decision, according to If you have ever wondered what the New Age Movement is all abopt, Vice President of Student Life, or what kind of people become involved in New Age, or how serious or Andrew Luptak. harmless the New Age "stuff' is, This Present Darkness may begin to open your Head of Campus Security, eyes. Peretti gives us a hard-hitting, realistic look at a demonic movement that Craig Mellendorf, said, "Some 90% has been getting larger year after year. Don't scoff at this as more religious of vandalism on· CCW's campus is alcohol related." jibber-jabber. It's true! Just take a look around and then read this book. It was hoped that by the above action, some of these past Peretti, Frank E., This Present Darkness. Crossway Books: Westchester, problems might be avoided. Illinois. 1986. DeGarmo & Key Interview These Christian rock artists answer tough questions on the medium they use to spread the Gospel. Thomas B. Leavitt This is the final installment (notes and beats) hold within What are you saying to the I know that's the only way a per of the DeGarmo & Key inter themselves no morals, no good mainline churches in this song? son can be saved. He or she must view. The remaining parts will or evil substance. Music is A I guess if you're asking depend on God's grace. If there is be broadcast over our campus the ammoral vehicle that trans theologically about this song, any kind of works involved or self radio station, WCCW, along with ports the message (lyrics), the then we are addreSSing the sufficiency, it just voids thewhole a vari.ety of DeGarmo & Key's moral content of what the issue of "free will" vs. "deci deal. music. Date and time of the writer is trying to project. sion theology." Or, "baptism Salvation is grace through broadcast will be posted in the When wesay that all rock immersion" vs. "sprinkling." faith worked by the Holy Spirit. daily bulletin. music (meaning the notes and We are addressing the differ Q. Do you believe that the Bible beats) is evil, then we actually ent worShip forms. can be "reinterpreted" to answer Q. There are many traditional are destroying the ammoral For example, take the the issues of today's world, such ists within all the mainline de vehicle. We should really be Pentecostal churches. They as the issue of homosexuality, the nominations that feel Christian looking at the moral content, use the use of "gifts" in their gender of God, creation, eutha rock music has no place in the the message, the lyrics. worship service. This is a very nasia, infanticide, etc.? life of a Christian. Is there any We have to be careful not integral part of their worShip. A I believe that the Bible is Scriptural support for this? to stereotype things. Whereas, Lutherans use their totally the inspired Word of God. A There is none. In fact, the Q. Would it be safe to say "liturgy" as a very integral and That it is ineirant and cannot be Bible says to praise the Lord with that your music is evenly mixed spiritual part of their serv reinterpreted for any reason much loud music, and I do my best to with what Lutheran's call Law ices. less to' satisfy the conscience of do that! One should have no and Gospel? When we say that we the sinner. doubt that some of the music (in A Yes. The Lord has seen "heard the Devil's voice to Q. During your concerts, Dana O.T. times) played in worShip fit to bless us through the day," I truly believe that Satan Key presents the Gospel between and praise to God was done loudly wealth of His Word and uses these things within the each song. After the sermon, you and jubilantly. It was done as through many of our life's mainline churches to separate ask the people: if there is anyone loud as they could do it in their experiences in relating Law believers. And we feel Jesus in the audience who would like to time. and Gospel to our listeners. Christ is deeply grieved by receive Christ into their lives, they Q. What do you feel about the "Under the Son" is a Law this. should meet in a room whereyou, criticism that rock and roll is and Gospel song. Simply If I believe I should be several pastors and counselors will "the pevil's beat"? stating what's in the song: if immersed in baptism and that pray and counsel them. A. Oh, I think it's ludicrous you have Christ}n,your heart by grace, through thewill that Aren't there a lot of kids actually. I've heard it called as your Saviour, you are "under God gave me, I can make a comirig "forth just to meet you everything from the Devil's music the Son." That's Gospel! If decision to have Christ come guys rather than to receive Christ to the Satanic African beat. you are "of the world and out into my life, then will He still into their hearts? Andifso, what When I ~as in college, I took of control," you are "under love me? Am I saved? is the purpose of this call? a Il}usic history course and found the gun." That's the Law! And ifyou believe in sprin A I'd have to say there aresome out that in the 13th and 14th Q.