"HILLBILLY HULLABALOO" DANCE TONIGHT Theirselves and That's Enuf to by Becky Gimbel Aways to the LMC Barn for a 'Swing Yore Partner' and A'do Laugh At

Home , Dance Tonight

"'Be anxious about nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication With thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."' Phil. 4:6

Vol.9, No.8 Concordia College, St. Paul, Mn. 55104 March 22, 1974 " &n, yer partner—. "HILLBILLY HULLABALOO" DANCE TONIGHT theirselves and that's enuf to By Becky Gimbel aways to the LMC barn for a 'swing yore partner' and a'do laugh at. That shingdig lasts Yahoo! Ledies and gentle- si do'. Dance till the wee from 9:00-12:00, seems mighty men; Concurdia Coed Council hours of 11:00. They got pol- late for some of them younins. is gonna have a Hillbilly Hul- kas, waltzes, square dancin', Then they said durin' all labaloo. Betch yer britches whatever yure feet spring at. singin' and stuff they's gon- it's gonna be a wing -dingin' Why I 'member in my younger na have a back sale' and ice affair, I got the inside dope days-- that's how I met me wo- cream socail. Yahoo! I jest frum the secritary's minites. man. If yure all set on hit - cain't wait for all that yum- They sez it's gonna be on chin'up, they got a real hon- my ice cream and they sed it's March 22 and 23. est to goodness preacher manta gonna be real cheap too! Butcha know what, guy? Ya Saturday ya kin put on yure Jest talkin' about all the don't hafta worry none 'bout fancy duds, or at least a clean frivrolity wears me down--got- aksin' nobudy cuz it's up ta kerchief. They got lotsa con- ta ketch up on my beauty sleep them females ta do the askin'. temprary yungins' from Concur- so spree cute young chick will Jest think how mint' of them dia showin' off all the 'bili - take me to the doins'. Mite be pretty young chicks is gonna ty. Some's got geetarand her - good to drop a hint though. ask ya, cuz ya know there's monica and some's just got March 22 and 23, see ya there! more womin then men her at Concurdia. The week's gonna start with New Or3an expected Apri I the judgin' of them thar legs of them "C" Club he-men with Students to help in build in3. them tenny runners. But ya A new Arrival will soon make organ which will cover much of don't know whose legs they are. an appearance at the Buetow the front wall of the auditor- Jest put yore pocket jinglins Memorial Music Center. April 1 ium.was chosen. in the jars and the most is the expected delivery date In coming weeks numerous mu- jinglin' has the best ligs. for the new three manual plus sic students will be involved Friday night thet's the fun. pedal tracker action pipe or- in a "helping hand" project Git on yore old duds and 'spe - gan. where they will be assistants ders and cume on over to the The new organ is a gift to to the organ builders in help- reg'ler eatin' place for a sc - Concordia which was donated by ing set up pipes, etc. The rumpchlus banquet with lotsa Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schilling, biggest and most time consuming tummy ticklin' vittles. Gotta St. Paul, at the dedication of portion of the organ building preview of them foods too: the new Music center. Since process will be the tuning and voicing of the instrument. Fried Chicken, Two Time Tators, that time extensive plans with Schlicker Organ Company of Buf - Several weeks of work by ex- Maize, Johnny Appleseed, Green - perts from the Schlicker Organ leaves, Ozark Hoecake, Punkin falo, New York, were made for designing and building the in- Company will be required be- pie, and mountain top. Oh yeah fore the organ will be ready and then that Yahoo! Home brew! strument. After estimating the needs of Concordia College for actual use. Starts at 5:00 until 6:00 soya A dedication organ recital better go early to make yure and the community as well as the qualities of the auditori- in the auditorium is being innards happy. planned according to the work Then at 8:00 mosey west um, Schlicker Organ Company came up with several designs. schedule of the organ builders May. Votes were cast and a 43 rank for the first part of sage arch .11, 1974 Concordia College

"Conditions unaccept able " CHESS TOURNEY ENDS IN TI E The Chess Club held it,j solid third. annual tournament on Saturday, In an interview after his last :arch 13. The three top con- round, Miller made several in- tenders were Steve :;filler, De- teresting comments. He wished nis Schiefelbein, and Dennis that the tournament schedule McKain. Each were up to their would have been respected. usual top form. Steve stuck to "There was," he stated, "too his favorite and usual. King pawn much noise going on for the at- attack. Schiefelbein, once a- mosphere needed for a chess gain proved his ability at ra- match, and the lighting was to- pid development. iicKain, more tally unacceptable." He ex- they played, inwhich he had an noted for his defense game than plained that the lights were excellent attack on McKain's anything else, surprised every- never turned on. rook file presenting an excel- one by handling his attack bet- Commenting on his opponents' lent chance to win. "But all of ter than his defense. games, Miller went on to state a sudden, almost out of no- McKain took a quick lead and that Schiefelbein has aa subtle where, Dennis brought out his until defeated by Schiefelbein but rapidly developing opening Queen. He parked it on the seemed to have things wrapped besides a very strong middle Queen rook file tying up my up. The victory by Schiefel- game. As for his other main pieces, and thereby completely contender,Miller felt that Mc- bein caused a tie for first halting my attack." Kain played a strong opening Miller hopes to arrange a ra- place that was never broken. and middle, but perhaps more match in the near future, and Miller, after suffering losses importantly, is always likely feels that he could now beat both to Schiefelbein andMcKain, to spring surpises. Miller both of them. was still able to hold onto a gave an example from the game As for the playoff that will be held between Schiefelbein PLAYCYCLE AUTHOR and MeKaininthe future, Miller cAtbc Iheatr6 said he wouldn't place any money on it, but he gave Schiefel- TO PERFORM HERE bein the edge. On Wednesday, April 17, at ker? ova ted McKain was also disturbed 8:00 p.m. Norman and Sandra The stage, seating, and that there was so much noise, Dietz will be on campus to per- lighting arrangements have been in which he felt that none of form an evening of original rebuilt and expanded to accom- the players could concentrate fables, vaudevilles, and plays pany the Attic Theatre's re- well, besides the fact that as part of their coast to coast cent successes on campus. Lloyd they couldn't get the lights tour of the U.S. Our theatre Gray, the Concordia studentbo- to work. department's production of dy president and supporter of Overall, he felt that the "Playcycle" was made up of Diet the drama department, has been best game of the tournment was material, and this time Norm giving many hours of his time, during the last month, using the one he played against Mil- and Sandy will perform differ- ler. He noted that both sides ent but equally enjoyable in- donated equipment, money, and supplies. Often beginning at took advantage of the opportu- sights into man, God and "etc. • 6:30 in the morning or until nities afforded them. Headlining the evenings' 3:00 at night, he has rebuilt As for the site for his up- fare will be Jesustroy: "the the stage walls, is convert- coming playoff with Dennis Gospel According to Matthew, ing the backdrop to a mobile Schiefelbein t he stated that it Mark, Luke, John, and Norman." scrim, increased the seating probably wouldn't be Tier III A moving and completely retell- capacity from 104 to 150, im- but perhaps one of the Union ing of the life of Christ from proving the visibility for the meeting rooms. He and Schiefel- stable to empty tomb, in mus- audience, and rewired the light- bein have not yet come toa fi- cular but musical prose." ing for a more profess ion a 1 nal agreement on the site. This very special theatre touch. Dennis Schiefelbein was una- evening, sponsored by the The- The Grand Opening for the vailable for comment. atre Dep't and Convocation Com- new revised Attic Theatre was Another tournament is hoped mittee, has something to offer during the student - directed for in April. everyone. A reception for the one act plays shown last week- Diet..'s will follow the prefor- end, March 15 and 16. mance.

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235 Al/end Conference nozThe Concordia Col ege Chor- ale, under direction of Prof. By Lori Fields stry using printed tracts. Rev. David Krause, will be present- The many strange faces seen Kaul explained the effective- • ing their annual home concert on campus last weekend were a- ness of tracts as a Christian at 8PM on Saturday and Sunday, mong the 235 people who regi- witness and provided the con- March 30 and 31. stered and participated in the ference with various tracts to The 80-minute concert is the Concordia Evangelism Confernce, use. same one as was presented on (CC)2, Communicate Christ." About sixty-four Concordia their yearly Spring Tour. This After many months of plan- students acted as counselors years' program includes a var- ning and preparation, the week- for the weekend participants, iety of musical textures and end was a gratifying success who were divided into family timbre, ranging from a very for the many committees who groups of four or five people. traditional piece by Bruckner aranged the weekend of fellow- Dorm rooms were opened by many to a processional written es- ship. College students, fac- campus students who weren't ac- pecially for the Chorale by Dr. ulty, honor guests, high school tively involved with the week- Paul Manz. students, and parents represen- end conference. All meals for Also featured on the pro- ted various personalities and the conference were served at gram is a 15-voice group to en age groups. the college cafeteria. out of the 45-voice Chorale, The majority of the confer- Musical assistance was pro- which is singing four numbers, ence was held in the Concordia vided by two folk groups from along with a Buxtehude trio, LMC, where banners and singing Concordia. and a solo by Mozart. set the mood for the weekend of worship. During weekend retreat Sharing the Good News of Je- sus Christ with one another included singing, guest speakers, DCE STUDENTS EXAMINE witnessing in the community, seminars, and a Sunday morning EDUCATION IN CHURCH Communion service. What do kids really want to- Constein from the Synod office. Those people instrumental day? Are we insulting church Mr. Constein gave possible rea- in the organization of the members' intelligence by offer- sons why attendance at Bible weekend included chariman Dy- ing adult Bible classes on Sun- classes is so low; primarily, mann Jirovec, secretaries Dawn days? Are our own values worth the need to provide a different Dreger, Linda Dubisar, Becky the effort it takes to defend experience than what people have Gimbel, Debbie Gray, Diane Kin- them? gone through in Sunday School. red, and Katie Martin. Organ- These are a few of the many This, he explained, is possible izing the witnessing survey questions and topics discussed through numerous new programs were Virgil Kelm and Larry at the annual DCE retreat the aimed at relating to listeners Wohlrabe, and the Administra- weekend of March 8-10. Twenty- of all occupations and back- tive director was Professor four junior and senior CSP Di- grounds, to help better serve Jan Pavel. rector of Christian Education their spiritual needs. During the weekend guest majors, along with Prof. Rock- Saturday afternoon was spent speakers assisted in the pro- wood, director of the DCE pro in sessions of what the students gram. The master of ceremonies gram, and three vehicles of hold as important through the for the conference was Rich food, luggage, and assorted use of Lee's program on Values Bimler, who is Asst. Youth Co- media, traveled 90 miles to Clarification. "The Five Cries ordinator of Minnesota South spend the weekend at Camp Ome- of Youth" was the topic Satur- District. Larry Johnson, new- ga, owned by a Lutheran Church. day evening, illustrated through ly appointed L.Y.E. Director Friday evening was spent in a multi-media presentation by of Ministry, spoke to the con- a session led by Eldor Kaiser Eldor Kaiser. The retreat was ference assembly on Friday and and Lee Hovel from the Synod's closed with a spontaneous wor- Saturday concerning the @Five Board of Youth Ministry. ship Communion service Sunday 'phases" of a Christian's life. Saturday morning's session morning. Each person presented The conference also hosted was a lecture on Adult Educa- the part of the service he had Rev. Arthur 0. Kaul from St. tion in the LC-MS, given by Vic something to offer for, such as Lonis, who spoke about a mini- the reading, benediction, or offering.

?age 4 The sword Concordia College ExPANSION,REVIVALUNIFYIN6,COMMUNICATION The announcement of the vices for students through the you don't care to write; may- Sword's discontinuation came printing of those events, act- be you have a gripe or sugges- as a shock to many of our col- ivities, and expressions of o- tion, met an interesting per- lege community, including my- pinion which are of interest to son or visited an interesting self. The thought of an active them; and (3) to promote col- place, have a good joke, or campus such as Concordia with lege activities and spirit by draw cartoons. The oppurtu- all of it's news, problems, ac- providing a campus forum for nities are wide open! Please tivities, talents and insights students. ("Insuring the Ef- feel free to contribute or without a newspaper to unify fectiveness of Student Newspa- contact us if you are inter- and inform seems almost uned- per," Vol. 43, p.28-9 N.'72.) ested and don't know what to ucationall He stresses the need for com- do. Yet, there were many inad- munity effort and service. equacies and problems with the Eelp support the Sword, and Since our paper should also help unify the campus. old Sword. For one, the staff be "of the people, for the peo- Kay Lynn Suchy was very small and limited, ple, and by the people," (you gaining little support from know who) we would like to A special note of "Thanks" the campus. The news was often make an open and welcome invi- to the many students, profes- outdated due to the slow prin- tation to everyone to partici- sors, and staff members who ting process of an out of town pate. Perhaps you only like to contributed to this new issue printer. But considering these write occasionally on an event of the Sword Revived. handicaps, the staff did a fair- or something creative; perhaps Please let us know what you ly good job. you can supply us with items think of this issue. How can I began some research on events of interest (past, pre- we make it the best possible the purpose of a school news- sent or future,) even though for our college? paper. According to A. Gibbs of the Community and Junior College Journal, "Combining HOW about a kite-fl y ing contest?' educational and legal elements OK, all you bored with win- M4y-be we could use Dunning as the rationale, the function ter CSP'ers—let the March Field, and heck, that's so big of the college student newspa- winds blow you outside, get rid how about inviting the neigh- per is, in most cases, three- of the cobwebs, and take in borhood-- including Mac, St. fold: (1) to provide learn- some sun, air, fun and comrad- Kates, Hamline, Augsburg and ing experiences through stu- ship. dent participation in the dem- St. Thomas? WOW! Then there'd ocratic process of investiga- To do what? Well, how about be enough people to have ood- tion and inquiry, the communi- a kite flying contest? I'd les of classes: by age, home- cation of facts and opinions, say conditions are perfect.... made or store-bought, by size and the debate of issues and In fact, how about calling it of kite, the highest, by type opinions; (2) to provide ser- the first Annual Concordia Col- (box, conventional, puffer, lege Kite Flying Contest? etc.) and so on. THF SliORD STAFF It could be free but if some The Sword is the oublication of the Student Body of. Concor- group wanted to make a little dia College, St. maul, ginnesota. All corresrondenee should $ on the side for a good cause be directed to the editor. Contributions are always welcome. we could sell coffee and hot Journalism minister Sue Pussell cocoa (maybe even hot dogs?).. Story editor Kay Limn Suchy And maybe some art classes or , lanaging editor Timothy Frusti (just art-types) would put to- Ccntrihuting tin'i tern Liz Fritz, Kecky Gimbel, gether some unusual trophies Jack Kettles, Jean Leiriner, Chris Lemkuhl, and, at day's end, everyone Cindy Li Dennis ulcYain, Laurie could come into our big lonely Pautsch, Marp;aret Rickers Student Union for the awards. Cartoonist Char]. e Keogh If you like the idea, its Typists KAhy Luker, Ann Musegades, going to take some gettin'to- Bob Kuelts, Darlene Hunke gethbr. Let me or Cathy Renni Layout at Ellingson Tim Frueti cke know. Steve Kay „alefiy Jodie Olson, student Advisor Mrs. Pat EnauLdirg

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Editor's note: These three pa- "Oh, Concordia Moorhead,• EGE" plain as can be. Well, we ges (4,5,&6) are specially des- "No, Concordia St. Paul,"... are on that same highway and "I didn't know there was a Con- if we had "Concordia College" inated as opinion pages. The cordia in St. Paul...." or one of our buildings, we editorial found on page 4 is I'm tired of that little con- would be easy to see, too, then written by the editors and re- versation everywhere I go. We maybe somebody would know where flects their views. All of the need some IDENTITY! Can't we we are. other articles and letters are at least put some signs? Our parking lots aren't mar- written by others, and will be We've got a pretty nice looking ked. The Attic Theatre, Buetow credited to the writers. All campus, but how many times have and Ad Buildinga all ought to such contributions must be you heard, "Well, that's fun- have directional signs, or at sizned, although names will be ny, I've gone by there many least be labled. I wonder how times but I can't remember a withheld if requested. The op- people ever find us for events. college campus being there." inions of those contributions How about is the students Look at Augsburg, every per- are not necessarily those of get involved in making the the editors. son driving east or west on signs? The design would be I 94 can read "AUGSBURG COLL-c constant, only the size and building names would change. I's guess there are some -stu- "WE CAN BE MADE NEW." dents with untapped carpentry skills and others who would be by Presi dent, 4. St ege rn °eller proud to help paint and varnish. I'm not the only one who's tir- The "Dog Days" of a school His earth. Somehow, in some ed of "Oh-Concordia Moorhead." year are here. February and way, be it ever so small and larch have traditionally been so humble, I want to be a help- Jodie Olson the time for doubts, questions, ful partner. Student and challenges as to the worth- I want to be a human being whileness of college, classes in community, sharing in the -Answer to crossword puzzle- and education. "Quitting", life of others. Love, joy, ✓ epentance "changing programs" and "not peace, kindness, goodness, e nemies 1 coming back" are old themes faith --these friuts of God's of dog days. Spirit are needed by me and are sea n upon u How are you faring? First needed from me. Being fellow cleansed members of the Bocly of Christ ✓ ye v dya of all, if misery loves com- makes our human relationships pany remember that not only ✓ amelech a sommunion, a sharing. e students but professors, par- bah rhal Personal, social, family, calf n ima ents and others have been so church, vocation, job-wherever t ie teach afflicted. we are and in whatever circum- is pig o o What do I want? Where am I stances, we need to be human, o 1 a elect going? What will I do when I with purpose, in good relation- - neig,hbors get there? So many ways to ships. For now and for all ask the questions about iden- that is the future, the Gospel tity, purpose, vocation,satis- of Jesus Christ is basic to the fulfillment of our needs. Even That issues from Thy holy faction, success. face. Try for a few pegs; then see dog days in February and March can be redeemed, made new and Grant that I only Thee what you can hang on them. may love I want to be a human being, refreshing, in the redeeming power of Jesus Christ. And seek those things which not a material object, not a are above biological specimen, but a hum- Renew me, 0 eternal Light, an being with the attibutes of Till I behold Thee face to God's creation in His image, in And let my heart and soul face. His likeness. be bright, O Light eternal, through Thy I want to be a human being Illumined with the light grace. with purpose, the high and no- of grace ble purpose of fulfilling God's purposes for having me here on Pae 6 The 3word Concordia College For saving face? 'Thank youiCSP5VEAKER5 us Everyone else was doing Embarrassed by a Concordia's - it; The U of M, Augsburg, all so -straight - they -would -never - the high schools, and so on. do -it news threat, half a dozen Before you guys didit, we were young men from Wollaeger stood different, unique, individual- up (or, ran) for the virility istic, not conforming to the of their school. For such man- world system, but now.... How liness, our whole campus will ironic it is that while we stay- forever be indepted. Thank's, ed straight and unique, we made guys, in light of such a demand,. the news! Why, I don't under- challenge for saving the face stand, after you guys did it, of Concordia! weren't we on the news??? We, the student body of Con- I guess, it was our bad cordia, have to congratulate streak of luck! those heroic males who Mucheo Gratius sacrificed ialfor their school. P .S . One more question friends, So quiharo... ir aLsi rui o►y to ; t ;eft Vo tINit Personal reputation, respect now if a bridge-jumping fad be- and honor meant nothing for the comes the latest thing, please I eah 1 vd1;cy for d Stholor$Strp popular gain and dake of the Seen1.5 Re,publicart. C. K . school. (Or perhaps was it the will you guys again, save the other way around, reputation of face .of Concordia? the school meant nothing for the popular gain of the few per - sons?) Anyway, Concordia, the ritRi &P.m/On& students and the administration "The Exorcist" has gained and the alumni, owes something Jesus probably the greatest wide recognition within the exorcist of all times. The to this adventureous crew. past few months. Many students Canit be debated that these Bible records these cases and have seen the movie or read the because of this I'm convinced men did what was right, for the book. The varied reactions are sake of Concordia? Of course, that demon-possession is real; to be expected. Perhaps a and from people I have come in discussing morals has no place thought on the minds of many is here. This courageous group "Could this sort of thing hap- contact with and from the ex- ran for the cause of self-sac- pen to someone I am in contact periences they have to tell, I rifice. (Is there anything with; or even me? believe it is still going on today. more moral than that?) Person- Many psychiatrists consider From a Christian standpoint al worth and respect were never demon-possession a hoax; mere hysteria. From many of the we need to heed the words of in their minds. The only ele- St. Peter as he warns us to be ment of concern was not for people I've talked with I've been left with the impression watchful because the devil self, but for the institution! walks around as a roaring lion of disbelief pertaining to de- These students, the natural-born watching for a chance to harass monic possession, dispite the us. Not succumbing to paranoia, leaders that they are, had to documentation backing the book. but holding fast to the prondos courageously sacrifice and con- Besides "The Exorcist" there of Jesus Christ who constantly front the challenge place on reminds us that He has overcome Concordia. Contemporary -ness are many other recorded cases of Concordia must be above in- of demon possession - also dot, the devil with one little word. dividual virility. Obviously, cumented. I'm referring to the As the seventy disciples saying, "Lord, even the demons these men saw that sexual de- Bible. In the Gospel according cency and worth were expendable are subject to us in your name!" for such a great cause. Surely to Mark we read in chapter 5 of So we as Christians can rejoice Concordia is deeply grateful the man of Gerasenes with an with the disciples at our Lord's for such students working unclean spirit whom Jesus con- reassuring words; "Don't be so hard for their school. fronted and gave the unclean glad because the evil spirits However, there is one small spirit leave to depart into a obey you; rather be glad be- disappointment. Unfortunately, herd of swine nearby. Many cause your names are written the uniqueness of Concordia (if other accounts of Jesus casting in heaven. it ever was unique) as a "Chris- demons by the power of God are tian institution" is now gone. recorded in the Gospels;making This was the perfect fad for

St. Paul, Mn. March 22, 19Th Page 7 Mrs. Ben Marxhausen... " 0 l o ood ideas come from God. In recent months, the books a chfld, stressed the importance showing Three In One to an old Thank God for Circles (1971), of prayer. Having had some man in a convalescent home,who and Three In One (1973) y Jo- manuscripts -blamed down by pub- with tears in his eyes, accep- anne 'iLarxhausen have becomevery lishers, she believes and acc- ted the Triune God, undoubted- 7)opular educational tools for epts that God in His wisdom ly including the forgiveness the preschooler up through all knows what is best and what of sins and the promise of sal- ages interested in trying to un- should come to be. When asked vation in Christ. She agreed derstand abstract concepts. if being a mother helped her in it to be a rrecious blessing Joanne Marxhausen, a native writing the books, she replied when one is used by the Lord of Seward, Nebraska, and wife that it had, but that God, too, in His service. of Prof. Benjamin Marxhausen, gives those experiences to ev- She and Proffesor Marxhau- art instructor at Concordia, eryone in preparation for their sen have been married for 16 has been interested in writing ministries. years, and have three child- all her life, although she states Mrs. Marxhausen stressed ren-a 14 year old daughter, that she never dreamed she that the monetary gain was on- and two boys, aged 10 and se- would become an author. ly secondary in importance. ven. She attended Concordia,Sew- 'Ath this, she shared a true ard for one semester intending story about a college student to go into nursing. She de- cided though, that school was • not for her, and has since worked at several different 27. 3rd singular of to be. jobs, including a hospital, as 28. Unclean animal a waitress, and as a display 30. First 3 letters of a Catho- designer at her narent'sdress lic Saint. shop, manifesting her artistic 32. The called of God. Inclinations. 35. Who we must love. When asked how she got the ideas for her two books, she DOWN renlied, "Good ideas come from 1. Jesus' triumph over death. God." Mrs. Marxhausen shared 2. Jesus, the Nazar their insnirational oricrin, 3. Heavenly. mentioning that it only took 4. Last two letters of the twenty minutes to write Thank Heavenly City. God for Circles, and that she 5. An example of a repentant couldn't have though uo such eity, things on her own. 6. A spelled letter. The two books are written 7. Victory over, put for three to seven year olds, 8. A Corinthian Woman. dealing with such concepts as 12. A spiritualistic medium. life, death, time, eternity, 13. First letters of"New Deal and the tr'une God, describing Arranged" (Good news) and illustrating these concepts ACROSS 17. First letters of "millions 1. A state of sorrow for sin. so simply that many adults accepting faith" would benefit from such under- 9. Men are now L of God. 18. Another term for pig's feet Jesus stilled. standing. It is her hope that 10. 21. Note of the musical scale As on a mountain. those adults who read the books 11. 23. Passageway in the church to youngsters will also grown 14. Reedeemed. proper. in the realization of the areas 15. Flour 26. Seventh note of the diato- An Old Testament priest. these intangible wonders. 16. nic scale. of 19. The Sea of the Ara . Mrs. Marxhausen, speaking o' 29 . Aiitrev. Old Testament. 20. First letters ofliChteous the need to have the faith of 1-. Ancient city of Canaan. Heaw:enly, Almighty Lord. I am with you alway." 22. Object of idol worship. ''3. "__, 26 First 3 letters of copy. 34. Our Redeem. 25: Covenant 26. To show. Tho March 22, 19Th Chapel Choir fours iihrMeSotd,77.Pakoia On Feb. 21, at 4:00p.m., the Bismark, Minot, and Hillsboro mobiling, skiing, resting, Chapel Choir left for its an- the next rew days. Ve even saw taking a sauna,and other "as nual, 11-day spring tour with one hill: )::e spent one after- nnrted" activities with Uncle its first stop at Hutchinson, noon visiting the Grafton State John in charge. On Saturday, Minnesota. Under the guidance School for the Mentally Handi- Uncle John helped the seniors cf "Chief" Leininger and "Uncle capped and sang oefore the most neJebrate their Senior Day by John" Wenger, we were forced to resnonsive audience of the whol6 - eating and drinking in gourmet grab a kid off the street and tour. style. (Ever hear of a Henvy have him show us where the "?Wrong Way" Yenger took part 1 :allbanger?) By Sunday the church was: of the choir to forge the head cold and flu plague had flat- Our second stop was the birth-waters of the mighty Mississippi teased about one fourth of our place of America - Alexandria, at. Itasca. Larry Reinert was choir. Minnesota, where we saw the so o7erwhellnd that he atepred Our last concert at Long biggest Viking we had ever seen. right in.; The next day in Praire was very emotional. and He could held fifteen sopranos Chisholm, the choir visited the meaningful for the whole choir: in his hand (but only two al- biggest taconite plant in the would you believe the bus dri- tos): In our "spare" time, we United States where Karen 'f'eber vcr robed up and sang with us went bowling. It was a "stri- learned how to make steel wool in the last concert?), espe- king" experience for most of us by gra7ing sheep on a field of cially the fifteen members who with Carol Hopmann and Gary talcnnite tajlins. will be leaving us after this Gene Schulty as our highest Friday was free day with no year. scoring couple. concert that even rg. T;:e spent Our tour this year was a We crossed into the great the day at the beautifnl Quodna time of singing, of having fun, state of North Dakota and hit Ti1ountain resort, SWiMMiEr", snow- and of hard work. It was a time of getting to know the people we met and stayed with , each other, our bus driver, o our director, our manager, anc BAND SPENDS BREAK IN IOWA our God. And most important of all, a time of worshipping Concordia College band tour Each day was composed of our gracious Father in Heaven 197411 It seems like just yes- basically the same activities: and spreading His Good News. terday we were packing up the Hosts brought their band mem- bus in preparation for our For what more beautiful way bers back to the church so the can we proclaim God's Word than first treck to a concert and bus could be loaded and leave by singing His praises hot dish or ham at a church. on schedule. Travel for a few This year the band was com- hours was followed by 11-3 hours posed of 39 members, mostly in a town large enough to acco- sophmores and freshman with a oodate us for lunch and leisure. light sprinkling of upperclass- Then a couple more hours of men. For eleven days these band bounc ing travel brought us to members, Prof. Titus, and Prof. our destination in time to set services than in previous years. Kramer ate, traveled, laughed, up, practice a little, eat, and This added newness and variety played cards, and enjoyed each change before tuning time. Be- to each day as did performing other. As in any situation pore each concert or service at three schools along the way. where a large number of people there was a short devotion given As a band we would like to are in close(1) quarters to- by a band member and cuiet time. voice our appreciation tc Prof. gether for an extended amount After the performance, hosts Titus and Prof. Kramer and all of time, there were moments of, and bandmembers would meet and the hardworkers that make tour hard feelings and misunder- go their seperate ways for the a success again. Especially, standings. But, b, ause we all night. Each group of people at we thank our heavenly Father realized, and were reminded by our concerts or services was for giving us the opportunity devotions before concerts and unique, but all of them were to see more of His creation, by personal sharing, that Jesus wonderful and very hosnitableo to meet more of his people, to was with us and helped us, Because our tour overlapped nroclaim His message through these problems blew over and a the start of the Lenten season our talents, and ror giving us special closeness developed. tin .s year, we played at more each other.