New Twin Cities Choir Yes, that's right! A new choral organization is making its mark on the Twin Cities musical scene. The organization is called the Twin Cities 1 Lutheran Choral Society. Already it Student Publication consists of two ensembles — The Twin Vol. 19, No. 4 of Concordia 'Col lege. St. Paul. MN. December 16, 1983 Citie Lutheran Singers and a Chamber Chorus. The Singers con- sists of 35 amateur singers of various ages and employment. The Chamber Chorus consists of 12 singers selected from the 35 previously ,mentioned. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EDITION CSP to The Society's plans are already am- r bitious. A two concert season this Host Explo- year will be followed by a three con- The Computer's cert season in 1984-85, the highlights of which will be the performance of Coming of Retreat Bach's St. John Passion on Palm Sun- Administration day in 1985. In this way, the Society Concordia College, St. Paul will will celebrate the 300th anniversary of Examines Age host the annual Explo Retreat the birth of Johann Sebastian Bach By: Mary Poons (Church Vocations Retreat), January (1685-1750). Concordia's If you were given a computer 19-22, 1984. Registration deadline is Next year the Society also plans to literacy test today, would you pass? January 5, 1984. Cost for the entire start a Saturday morning children's The majority of our population does event including housing, all meals, program. The Society is dedicated to Alcohol have some knowledge on computers, program materials and activities will the training of the young in the choral which are now being introduced in the be only $15.00. Registration will begin art. The Director, Martin Dicke Policy elementary levels with high schools at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union, states, "If the choral art is to be alive offering courses in programming. As Thursday, January 19, 1984. and well in this country, the young typewriters add memory storage as a Highlights of this retreat wil give must be thoroughly trained in the high school students a tremendous op- By: Kevin Bergmann feature, it is very likely • that 'com- necessary skills. As a rule we are not puters will one day replace the portunity to attend in-depth sectionals providing our children with adequte Concordia College — St. Paul does typewriter. With this in mind, people in 5 church vocational areas; meet training." Our Society hopes to take have a drinking policy. should know what the capability of a professional workers in their fields at one small step in remedying this According to Acting President computer is. area schools and churches ; hear Dr. situation. Milton Rudnick, the alcohol policy, Computers can be used for a variety O.H. Cloeter, President of the Min- The Director of the Society, a stated positively, is that alcohol may of uses both in the business world and nesota South District, The Lutheran graduate of Concordia College, St. be consumed by students of legal age at home. The advantage of computers Church-Missouri Synod; participate Paul, has studied choral conducting at special events approved by the ad- is that a person is able to program it in worship and Bible study at the with Thomas Lancaster at the Univer- ministration. However, private to fit his own needs. This is what University of Minnesota Lutheran sity of Minnesota and has worked with possession and use of alcohol on cam- makes them so attractive to the home Chapel, The Lutheran Church- some of the greatest choral conduc- pus is not allowed. buyer. They have the ability to set up Missouri Synod; and share questions tors in America today including Through discussion with students, monthly budgets, file recipes, and and vocation aspirations with peers. Robert Shaw and Roger Wagner. He Dr. Rudnick indicated that the ad- balance a checkbook, to name a few For more information contact Vickie currently directs the choirs at Concor- ministration had gotten the impres- possibilities. In the near future, peo- Wing-Schlobohm, Admissions dia Academy, a Lutheran high school sion that the student interpretation of ple will have the opportunity to work Counselor, 612/641/8232. in Roseville. the alcohol policy was that it was at home on their computers and also alright for students to possess and use take college courses at home. alcohol, but not abuse it. In light of the Computers will be able to teach policy as stated above, Dr. Rudnick math concepts and skills. To program --s-aithis interpretation is wrong. a computer the operator has to also Rat he said that private posses- think like a computer and thus will sion and use of alcohol on campus is have to know basic math skills "a serious infraction." besides being able to understand con- Although the alcohol policy has cepts of formulas. Other skills will be been in place for years, Dr. Rudnick needed also, such as data solving, indicated that the administration is in .organizational abilities, and logical the process of clarifying the policy. thinking. Future students will be set- He stressed that the policy is not be- ting down and working out steps to ing reconsidered at this time. The problems. Using the computer will clarification process includes setting enhance learning math. Every stu- up procedures for conformity with the dent will be able to see first hand the policy and also "clear consequences advantages of learning math. The are being formulated' to deal with in- steps they learn to operate the com- fractions. The consequences referred puter will be carried over to other to have not been finalized, but he in- areas. dicated that they would be adquate to CSP currently offers two computer deal with the serious nature of the courses, Basic and Pascal, which are infraction. two different languages used to pro- Dr. Rudnick gave three reasons gram the computer. Prof. John why the administration thinks the Wenger is the computer coordinator policy is valuable. First, there are at Concordia. At present he is on the The Christmas Story According to St. Luke students who are under the legal age committee to review the needs of the for drinking; second, abuse of alcohol Administrative and Academic bodies Now it came about in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a cen- is a seirous matter; and third, the of the school. The committee will sus be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was pressures and freedom of dormitory have to decide what is needed here on governor of Syria. And all were proceeding to register for the census, everyone to his own ci- life may be temptations for use and campus and also where to get the ty. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of abuse of alcohol. money to fund the changes. There are David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order The administration feels that the some, problems in getting more to register, along with Mary, who was engaged to him and was with child. And it came about abuse factor is most serious, and by course s in computers. The college will that while they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. And she gave birth limiting the availability of alcohol it is need an extra staff person to help with to her first-born son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because felt that abuse will be reduced. Dr. the additional courses, making the there was no room for them in the inn. Rudnick indicated that most students need for more time on the computer a And in the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields, and keeping do not abuse alcohol, but that some necessity. There are already plans for watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and are susceptible to abuse. buying four more computers. With the the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. And the angel Dr. Rudnick also stressed that, computer room so crowded, it .would said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold I bring you good news of great joy which shall be even ,though the alcohol policy is in also involve moving the shelves of for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is the process of being clarified, the books in S-104 somewhere else to Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths, and policy as stated above is in effect now make room for the additional com- lying in a manger." and will be enforced. However, he puters and printer: The courses added And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising also stated that he hoped that the en- would also have to comply with the God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom forcement of the alcohol policy would Apple Comuter. Advanced courses in He is pleased." not be viewed as repression, but Basic and Pascal could be added, And it came about when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the rather that such enforcement would along with courses in computer shepherds began saying to one another, "Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this be viewed as upholding the integrity awareness. The option of courses thing that has happened which the Lord had made known to us." And they came in haste and of the institution. would depend on the availability and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manager. And when-they The administration plans to have experience of the instructors. The had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. more information available in writing possibility of a computer minor of- And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds. But sometime after Christmas break. At fered here at CSP is being considered Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds went such time the administration will be as an addition to the curriculum. back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told holding meetings with the RAs and Prof. Wenger would like to see a them. the students in each dormitory to pre- computer available to all students. The Sword staff would like to wish you all a very blessed Christmas — one that is filled sent and discuss the alcohol policy with the same hope, joy and praise that the shepherds felt so long ago on that first and its clarification. `Computers,' See Page 2 Christmas. The SWORD, December 16, 1983 Page 2 campus. I have no over-night success cures to these problems. I do realize it Cross Country EDITORIAL is going to involve hard work, pa- Holiday Festivi- Once again the ChTistmas season is tience, and a continuous caring at- Skiing Available upon us and once again we are being titude for those I live with. It doesn't ties Linked involve finger-pointing and can only Two St. Paul golf courses, Phalen bombarded with messages form the and Highland, became cross country media to "get our shopping done be achieved through cooperation bet- to Tension and skiing facilities beginning November before December 25th." The glitter- ween students and administration. I 27, 1983. ing ornaments, lights, holiday music, want to thank Student Services for at least attempting to get students in- Depression Phalen located off Larpenteur etc. have become a standard for the Avenue and Arcade Street, and weeks prior to Christmas. But where volved. And I urge students to get in- volved, if indeed there is a caring con- Highland at Hamline and Montreal is Christ in Christmas? Avenues, offer lessons, rentals, group One can easily get caught up in this cern for the CSP community. I'm The holidays: jingling bells, twinkl- ready to work; are you? ing lights, shopping for Christmas and rates, and chalet food service. materialism and lose sight of what we Lesson rates are $15, if paid in ad- celebrate Christmas for in the first Chris Schwanz Hannukah presents, greeting cards Wollaeger 2E RA and yuletide carols. Family, friends, vance, plus an optional $5 fee to cover place. We have all experienced that equipment rental for the three 1 1/9 - empty feeling during this time of and laughter. Dear Editor, Maybe. . . maybe not. According to hours lessons. year; that feeling that somehow Information about lesson times, something was missing from our holi- Nightime Emergency Outreach Jude Miller and Rosie Wellumson of Network (N.E.O.N.) is a community- Y.E.S., a 24-hour crisis phone and costs, and applications is available by day festivities. We, as Americans, are calling the City of St. Paul, Division of the wealthiest nation on this earth. based service providing trained outreach service in the Twin Cities, male/female crisis teams. The teams the reality for many people is quite Parks and Recreation, Special Ser- But in spite of these riches, we cannot vices Section, at 292-7400. buy happiness or forgiveness ; peace are available for face to face crisis different. Isolation, depression, fami- or contentment. counseling, seven days a week, from 8 ly crises, domestic violence, chemical The tour is flexible, allowing the This is the message and meaning of p.m. to 8 a.m. when most other sup- abuse, financial problems, and mature traveler who is not interested Christmas that the Christ Child port services are less accessible. heightened stress and anxiety are fre- in the college credit to_ audit the gives these gifts of forgiveness, N.E.O.N. relies on recruiting quently a part of the holiday season in course and partake in the benefits of peace, and joy to a strife-torn world. volunteers to make it possible to offer many homes. the theatre and art offerings. For the Let us then continue our holiday this much needed service. So, while everyone else is busy with college student the tour is a chance to festivities, but let us also keep in mind You can help Y.E.S./N.E.O.N. with the holiday bustle, Y.E.S. is gearing enjoyably earn two to six college what the real festival is — Jesus this work by placing the following an- up for their annual increase in calls to credits. Specific requirements for the Christ and His birth; that is our nouncement in your publication. At the telephone crisis line. Y.E.S. has college student will be obtainable celebration and joy, our peace and present our greatest need is male been available to Twin Cities area through the insructors. contentment. Let us prepare to meet volunteers. residents for 14 years and know what For information call the college at Our Lord during this season of Advent Male Crisis Workers Needed — problems manifest themselves at this 425-4541, ext. 326. The theatre instruc- and welcome Him into our hearts. Nightime Emergency Outreach Net- time of year. Y.E.S. counselors have tors are John Balfe and Don Durand Have a blessed Christmas. work (N.E.O.N.), offering crisis in- ideas about how people can avoid and the art instructor is Jean Sincerely, J. Meehan, Ed. tervention training for volunteer some of the holiday - related pro- Swanson. outreach workers. Selected staff will blems. Their message: take care of `Computers,' Cont'd. From Page 1 work as male/female crisis team. yourself. Prior experience working with people Jude Miller, Associate Director and With more students having had com- Letters to necessary. For more info call coordinator of the crisis phone service puter courses, students should have 339-0895. suggests several things. "Set limits the option to use them in other work. We offer training every other month on what and how much you will do to Who would purchase the computer, the Editor with our next training cycle beginirkg prepare for and celebrate the keep it in running condition, and Dear Editor: in January. We will put volunteers holidays. Don't overextend your time supervise the use of it are some of the An incident occurred in Wollaeger through about 50 hours of crisis and energy, and be realistic in your questions that arise with such an idea. Dorm on the eve of November 8 which management training and those who expectations of yourself." Even more Admissions counselor Nathan seems to have an application to the become N.E.O.N. staff will be asked basic, adds Miller, "is to decide Mueller anticipates the need for com- enforcement of school policies and to be on-call 2 nights per month (8 whether you even want to celebrate, puter oriented jobs to be in more de- rules. This incident involved several p.m. - 8 a.m.) for at least 6 months. and if so, with whom. Excercise your mand. The computer will cross over residents of Wollaeger who were ap- Thanks for helpig us recruit! If you right to choose alternatives that are into many areas that would normally prehended as they were committing have questions or concerns, please meaningful to you, like sharing the be done on a typewriter or machine. an offense. The matter was brought to give me a call. day with good friends instead of With this in mind, every person the Vice President of Student Services Sincerely, family." should then be working towards an for consideration of penalty. After Rosie Wellumson "Making those choices can be awareness of computers. Computers learning that the offenders were pro- Outreach Coordinator,339-0895 hard," says Wellumson, who coor- are no longer an option in the future, mpted by another incident that was dinates the emergency outreach they are a reality here to stay. continually occurring, the Vice Presi- teams available late at night. "We get dent suggested that these matters be into some pretty unrealistic expecta- The SWORD is the official publica- brought before the residents of tions of ourselves and other people, tion of the Student Body of Concordia Wollaeger in hopes that similar in- "Jazz Alive" especially our families. We need to College, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55104. cidents might be eliminated. It was learn to be aware of what the past pat- The SWORD is published hi-monthly suggested that the "unified dorm" terns (of behavior) are. We can't ex- and distributed free on campus. The might be able to offer a recommenda- Broadcast pect to get along on Christmas day opinions and ideas expressed in the tion to be taken against those in viola- when we fight all the rest of the year! columns and letters do not necessari- tion on the November 8 incident. to be Aired Learn to adjust your expectations and ly express those of the paper or of the Many present at the emergency try to avoid obligations to be with peo- college. dorm meeting of November 9 saw this ple you prefer not to be with." Editor John (Jack) Meehan as another opportunity to criticize the on MPR Faculty Advisors .. Kenneth Kaden & decisions and procedures of Student Herbert Treichel Services. Here was an opportunity for Recorded live wherever jazz is per- Staff Sandy Bata us as students to address a problem formed in the United States and Karen Henschen but unfortunately many viewed it as a abroad, this unique weekly series, WHOEVER Cathy Jones joke. dedicated to America's own in- Shelly Bentzler As of late, it seems as though there digenous musical idiom, covers the HEARD OF Kevin Bergmann has been much complaining concern- spectrum of jazz played today. Dur- Sheryl Flohrs ing the enforcement of school regula- ing the month of January, "Jazz Mike Nirva tions. Yet when we are offered a Alive!" will feature: REGISTRATION Cherry Peeples chance to be involved in the enforce= Saturday, January 7 — Billy Taylor Christine Meyer ment process, we immediately point hosts a New Year's Eve celebration at TAKING FIVE our fingers elsewhere (usually at the Ken Sundermeier San Francisco's Keystone Korner Photographers Cash Myers administration) and refuse to be of with performances by saxophonists any assistance. MINUTES? Brian Kietzman Dexter Gordon and Sonny Stitt, Mary Poons Let's face it, as one student said, if guitarist, singer, composer, Kenny Student Services were to crack down Joann Daddario Burrell, clarinetist Woody Shaw, and Darlene Kliche and attempt to enforce every rule and pianist/composer Cedar Walton. regulation, there would be nothing but Saturday, January 14 — Ben Sidran If you're a man who is eigh- Tom Walt "mega-problems". I also believe that hosts performances by vibraphonist teen or within a month of your - The SWORD welcomes letters and Student Services realizes the implica- Gary Burton, The Seventh Avenue eighteenth birthday, you should opinion articles from readers dealing tions involved in enforcing rules. The Band, the String Trio of New York, be registering with Selective Ser- with subjects of general campus in- meeting was an opportunity for some terest. Contributions should be signed and violinist Stephane Grappelli with vice. To register, just go to any students to take action by means of the Martin Taylor Trio. with identification given ( such as peer pressure and to work with Stu- Saturday, January 21 — A salute to U.S. Post Office and pick up a "CSP student" ). For verification, opi- dent Services. jazz great Art Blakey, featuring the registration form. Fill out the nion articles should also list their Fortunately, there were some master drummer and his group The form, sign it and hand it to a telephone numbers. students at the November 9 meeting Jazz Messengers with trombonist postal clerk. It only takes about Contributions may be brought to the who were concerned about dealing SWORD office, which is in the base- Curtis Fuller, alto saxophonist Jackie five minutes. That's not a lot to with the problems head-on and in a McLean, and pianist Cedar Walton. ment of the Student Union, or be mail- responsible, mature fashion. These Saturday, January 28 — New ask for a country as great as ours. ed to the editor through the mail. Let- students showed an interest in solving York's Village Vanguard is the set- ters and opinion articles will be edited problems and were not interested in ting for performances by trumpeter Register. It's quick. It's easy. for style and length and will not be complaining. Wynton Marsalis ; saxophonist Bran- And it's the law. returned. The SWORD retains the I, too, have been guilty of criticism ford Marsalis ; and pianist Earl Fatha right not to print any contribution. for Student Services but now I'm Hines. Names may be withheld if requested, becoming less critical and more in- "Jazz Alive!" is broadcast Satur- tr but the editor reserves the right to terested in helping the Concordia stu- day evenings at 8:00 p.m. on KSJN release it privately if requested by dent body to solve the problems on our 1330 AM. Presented as a Public Service Announcemeht any other reader. The SWORD, December 16, 1983 Page 3 oratorio in three weeks, but its first performance was delayed by high A Slice of the seas which prevented his departure Older Students Tackle for Ireland. Finally, several months Big Apple in later, an enthusiastic Irish audience greeted the work, and "Messiah" has Problems of College Life St. Paul been a part of the holiday tradition By: Sylvia Monson ever since. "Your Mom's going to college to be "The hardest part of going to col- By: Wes Isaak On December 9 at 7:30 p.m., Min- a D.E.? Isn't she too old to go to col- lege for me is to re-learn things that I How about a slice of the Big Apple nesota Public Radio will broadcast a lege? What's a D.E.?" have learned differently before," in St. Paul? What kind of slice you special performance of "Messiah" This reaction is a typical one when says Doris Golberg. "The studying say? Well, at 720 Grand Avenue,.New recorded live in Stockholm's Berwald my daughter is asked what her isn't so bad because I've done that all York style deli cuisine is the slice and Hall by the Swedish Radio Chamber mother does. Going to college after my life," she commented. She finds the place is called the Little Apple. Choir and Symphony Orchestra, one's children are grown up or almost that she doesn't have much spare It all began as a catering service ex- directed by Nikolaus Harnoncourt. grown up, isn't the usual thing to do. time going to college full time, but she plains co-owner Randy Schmidt. Last Performed in the style of the 18th cen- There are some older students on Con- doesn't have the extra pressures of a year he moved into a renovated two tury by an ensemble smaller than cordia's campus and each student has family, which makes a difference. story house and opened a New York those usually heard in modern inter- his own problems which differ from She lives on campus and has always style deli, said Schmidt. pretations, this "Messiah" concert those of the young, single student. felt welcome and accepted. "There's no other place like it will sound similar to the premiere The first day of college was really One of the older students, Pam Vik- around here," says Schmidt, referr- performance of the work in 1742. hard for me. I felt like I was being ingson, had some advice for the ing to the unique combination of food In a special edition of The Record punished when I had to sit in class for younger students. "Be thankful that and ambiance. The menu is made up Shelf, a weekly music program offer- 50 minutes. I never had much time to you can go to college when you're of as many different selections of ing comparison or recorded perfor- sit still being a housewife and raising young; it's easier to learn, you don't sandwiches and salads customers can mances, host Jim Svedja will ex- five children. Going to college was the have the pressures of a family, you think of and each is given a special amine the wealth of "Messiah' recor- decision I made after becoming a don't have to play dual roles and peo- New York name. Some of the house dings on Decemer 21 at 2 p.m. Titled widow. Being a single parent and hav- ple understand when you say you favorites according to Schmidt are "Making the Rough Places Plain," ing two teen-agers still at home really have to study, they accept that." the: Grand Central Station sandwich, the program will review old, new, keeps me busy. I don't have much of a Queen's sandwich, Bronx sandwich, brilliant, and thought-provoking in- social life and the kids say all I do is Empire State Building (a towering terpretations of Handel's oratorio. study and talk about school. My three sandwich) and the McDougal Street Then, on Christmas Day at 8 p.m., older children are on their own and I Concordia sandwich. Favorite salads are the Minnesota Public Radio will air the also have grandchildren. Sometimes I Palace (crab meat) and the Nativity Section (Part One) of wish I had more time to spend with Presents Broadhurst (a chef's salad). Also, "Messiah" in a newly recorded per- them, they grow up so fast. customers can order a special soda formance by the Worcester Cathedral Joan Hagman, Instructor of Educa- Christmas Concert, distributed from New York called Dr. Choir, la Grande Ecurie and la Cham- tion at Concordia, went to college "Child of Peace" Browns. bre du ROy, led by Jean Claude when she still had a daughter in high Schmidt feels that "high quality Malgoire. school. "Trying to find enough time to and quantity combined with The "Messiah" programs on be a wife, mother and also a student The annual Christmas Concert reasonable prices" have led to the Lit- December 9 and December 25 will be was a real problem," she said. She presented by Concordia College tle Apple's success. "All of our salads broadcast on Minnesota Public Radio felt too that the fear of failure was centered on the theme "Child of and dressings are home made," he with funds provided by Barrett Mov- very real. It's definitely harder to re- Peace." Two performances offered added. ing and Storage Company. tain information whey you're older," the College Choirs, instrumentalists, In the inside the atmosphere is she said, and this is backed up by and organists at 3:30-and 7:00 p.m. on "bright and cheery," said Schmidt. Educational Stand- studies that have been done. She Sunday, December 11, 1983 in the The walls are decorated with a varie- thought that it would be a must to Buetow Memorial Music Center. ty of souvenirs and maps of New York ards Declining have your husband or wife, whichever The Concordia musicians were led by Prof. Robert Leininger, director of City that add a special cultural flavor (SSPS) In April, the National Com- the case may be, be supportive of to the place. your decision to go to college. the Christus Chorus and Jubilate. mission on Excellence in Education Also performing were a wind ensem- When asked how a native New stirred the educational world by say- Ed Cutler who is in the Director of Yorker would compare the Little Ap- Evangelism program at Concordia, ble directed by Prof. Richard Norris ing that American schools were and The Concordia String Ensemble ple to back home, Schmidt said proud- mediocre and that the future of the also found that it was harder to study ly, "They would say it's great, exactly and retain the information now that under the direction of Prof. Fred country was endangered. The Corn- Brauer. Dr. John Eggert was like a place in New York, except our mission's report was entitled A Na- he is older. His son suggested that he place is cleaner and our employees should go to college because of his in- featured at the organ. Cooperating in tion at Risk. In the report, the Com- design and decorations for the concert are nicer." mission proposed a "basic studies" terest in evangelism and one thing led Schmidt says business is booming to another and he enrolled at were the Art and Drama professors, requirement to be fulfilled by all high Benjamin Marxhausen, Robert and he plans on opening two more school students. A new study by the Concordia. places in downtown St. Paul, opening Department of Education shows that Never having enough time for her Rickels and Michael J. Charron. the first of December and Min- most current high school students are family is the biggest problem for Featured composers included Bux- neap ; olis, the third week in Joyce Schmidt. She says she has a ter- tehude, Mendelssohn, Pinkham, and not meeting the proposed standard. Bach. November. The Commission recommended rible time trying to study at home. "It that high school graduates should seems like there are constant inter- have taken four years of English, and ruptions — the telephone, doorbell, MPR to Air three years each of social studies, children asking for things, or just Journalism mathematics, and science. A half wanting to talk," said Joyce. She also Handel's "Messiah" year of computer science was also in- has a hard time keeping track of the Scholarships cluded in the proposed basic studies family and the activities they are in- This Christmas season, Minnesota requirement. volved in. Her husband helps out by Public Radio's gift to fans of George The National Center for Education doing all the cooking and some of the For Minority Frederic Handel's "Messiah" will be Statistics, an agency of the Education errands. The rest of the family also three different chances to hear the Department, examined more than has to help around the house. Joyce Students beloved holiday oratorio. Represen- 12,000 transcripts of 1982 high school also misses being involved in ting a variety of performing styles seniors. Less than two percent of the numerous church activities, so she Minority college students interested and interpretations, these "Messiah" seniors had fulfilled the proposed re- made a choice and just sings in choir. in broadcast journalism can apply for broadcasts will air in the Twin Cities quirement. Less than four percent of "I'm having a hard time switching WCCO scholarships at the University on December 9 at 7:30 p.m., the college-bound seniors met the roles," says Janice Wager. "I go to of Minnesota's School of Journalism December 21 at 2 p.m., and December basic studies standard. The require- the apartment after school and I and Mass Communication. 25 at 8 p.m. on KSJN 91.1 FM. ment that was most frequently met should study but I feel like I should The scholarships are available for Using a Biblical text, Handel com- was the three years of social studies, bake, cook or clean house. I have a students who will beign their junior posed "Messiah" when he was com- which were taken by 65 percent of the hard time making myself sit down year next fall or who are interested in missioned by the Lord Lieutenant of seniors. The one-half year of com- and study," she said. Her children graduate study for a master of arts Ireland to write a work for the benefit puter science was completed by less live 200 miles away, so she doesn't see degree. The program offers up to six of Dublin charities. Working than 13 percent of the students her family very often. She went to col- quarters of financial aid toward a feverishly, Handel completed the sampled. lege a few times while raising her bachelor's or master's degree, am- family, but only part time and finds mounting to $2,500 or $2,700 per year, going full time very different because respectively. The program includes of the constant pressure. Janice finds special counseling by journalism college very interesting and also likes faculty and internships at one of the Concordia. "Everyone is so friendly three WCCO radio and television and helpful," she said. stations. Pam and Doug Vikingson both go to Recipients of the scholarships, first CEP COINREC CEP college. Pam says it really keeps given in 1973, have included Les Ed- WINTER QUARTER them busy, but the biggest problem wards, producer for CBS Evening they have is that their family and Weekend News, in New York; Sam ACTIVITIES friends don't understand how much Ford, reporter for the CBS News time they have to spend studying. Washington Bureau; and Camilla "Sometimes we get invited to so- Carr, reporter for "PM Magazine" in * pool * three-on-three * broomball meone's house and we have to say we Washington, D.C. * ping-pong basketball * ex-mural can't come because we have to The deadline for applications is * aerobics * five-on-five tournaments study," related Pam. Their children, April 1, 1984. For more information * two-on-two basketball ages 14, 12 and 8 think it's great that and application materials, contact Linda Viemeister at the School ot. co-ed basketball their parents are both going to col- * one-on-one lege. Pam says it's harder to learn Journalism and Mass Communica- tournament now than when she was younger and tion, 111 Murphy Hall, 206 Church St. * SEE CO-REC COUNCIL IF ANY QUESTIONS envies the students with the fresh S.E., University of Minnesota, Min- young minds. neapolis, MN 55455 or (612) 376-8615. The SWORD, December 16, 1983 Page 4 Companion" on December 17 at 5 wire-rimmed glasses ascended the Patrick Fiache p.m., "Saint Paul Sunday Morning" elevated pulpitulpit and spoke these on December. 18 and 25 at 9 a.m., and words: "We prop this dead man up in "Echoes of Christmas" on December our church to say over and over`Here M - TEPS Counselor 23 at 8 p.m. "Parade of I stand, I cannot do otherwise.' But we By: Lisa Bryant Now in its first concert season as do not see that these words are Mr. Patrick Fiache is counselor for the official symphony chorale of the Witnesses"; singularly inappropriate for our use M-TEPS, a program for minority Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the today." students here at Concordia College. ANDERSON: He is speaking on He was born in Ghana, West Africa Minnesota Chorale will perform on Luther Drama and attended Moscow State Universi- December 15 at 1 p.m. in a special Reformation day, almost exactly 50 ty, and the College of St. Thomas. He holiday edition of "Live from Land- years ago--in Berlin. Another has received his B.A. and his Masters mark," a program broadcast before a Televised Lutheran pastor. His name is Dietrich live audience at Landmark Center in BonhOeffer. The time is 1933. Hitler in the Russian language. Not only St. Paul. The Chorale will present a has taken over. that, but he also received his Masters Nationwide BONHOEFFER: It is unpar- in Educational Administration. selection of carols and other musical favorites of the holiday season. The donable to dig ourselves behind those Gallery Winds will also perform. words. We can do otherwise! Leave Phillip Brunelle will lead the Washington—(LC)—A , bright the dead Luther in peace--and listen to Plymouth Festival Choir and Or- rainbow-colored banner with the sym- the Gospel, read his Bible, hear the chestra in "Welcome, Christmas ! ", a bol of the Luther rose in the center actual word of God. He says--"I have concert of holiday music recorded at stood at the front of the sanctuary at somewhat against thee. . Plymouth Congregational Church, the Roman Catholic Shrine of the Im- ANDERSON: He is referring to his Minneapolis, and aired on December maculate Conception. own fatherland--Germany. 22 at 8 pm. The program includes the The occasion was the "religious BONHOEFFER: In the day of judg- Midwest premiere of "So Hallow'd Is celebration" Nov. 6 on the first day of ment, God will not ask us "Have you The Time," a Christmas cantata by the Martin Luther jubilee week that celebrated the Reformation (Oct. 31) Stephen Paulus ; "Five Fantasies on was held here through Nov. 12. properly, but, "Have you listened to Polish Christmas Carols," a composi- The presence of the Luther symbol my Word and kept it faithfully?" tion by Arnold Bax dedicated to the (a cross within a heart surrounded by ANDERSON: In April of 1944, as a resistor to the regime and plotter Patrick Fiache children of Poland; and traditional a rose) in the sanctuary devoted to the carols and other music by Virgin Mary was seen by some as against Hitler, Bonhoeffer was ar- Mr. Fiache came to the United Mendelssohn and Gibbons, Also per- perhaps a symbol of how far rested by the Gestapo. He went to States for the first time in 1968. "I felt forming in "Welcome, Christmas! " Lutherans and Roman Catholics have prison, to concentration camp, where I was unprepared for life in the United are soprano Sue Herber, tenor Dan come in the last 20 years let alone the in April of 1945--they hanged him. Not States, therefore, after only a few Dressen, and the Bel Canto Singers. last 450 years. the only Lutheran pastor or Catholic months, I left. I returned again in The program is broadcast with the "Would he (Luther) have been preist to die so--Dietrich Bonhoeffer 1974. I have been here since." financial support of the Charles K. astonished?" asked the Rev. Roy En- was 39 years old. Mr. Fiache was asked how he Blandin Foundation. quist of the Lutheran House of Studies Another part of the drama perform- became associated with Concordia The Bach Society of Minnesota, in Washington. ed in the chance area that might have College. After a pause to gather his directed by Henry Charles Smith, will The two-hour celebration in which surprised some Lutherans, were thoughts, he replied, "The college present a program of holiday music in the leaders of the five members of the Luther's words about Mary, the was in search of a director to help "The Bach Society Christmas Con- churches of the Lutheran Council mother of Jesus. counsel the minority students and to cert," broadcast on December 23 at 3 read prayers and Bible readings in LUTHER: In all of Scripture, -I do help them to adjust to college life." p.m. Recorded in Landmark Cente, both German and English—was at- not know anything that serves so well He stated that he simply put in an ap- - the concert includes players of rarely- tended by about 2,500 people who fill- as the Magnificat, the sacred hymn of plication, talked with the Administra- heard Renaissance instruments from ed the mammoth shrine to capacity. the most blessed Mother of God. Mary tion Office, and was hired. His job in- the Livingston Consort. Brum and The highlight of the celebration was came of poor, despised and lowly volves assisting the Dean of Student Anderson Public Relations has pro- a live and nationally televised one- parents. . .To her neighbors and their Affairs by following up on students vided financial support for the hour dramatic production of "Martin daughter, she was but a simple and monitoring their attendance with broadcast. Luther: A Parade of Witnesses" with maiden, tending the cattle and doing the help of professors. He feels his job One of the best known of all Twin actor David Soul, the son of a the housework. . .Thus God makes out is interesting because he is able to Cities choral groups, the Dale Lutheran pastor, playing Luther. The of that which is worthless and despis- work with people of various levels of Warland Singers, will perform in Rev. Dr. H. George Anderson, presi- ed, something precious and blessed. intelligence. "The world is made up of several MPR holiday broadcasts. As dent of Luther College, Decorah, And. . .Mary. . .finds herself the all kinds of people," he added. guests on MPR's nationally broadcast Iowa, served as narrator for the Mother of God exalted above all mor- When he was asked what he felt the "A Prairie Home Companion" on drama in which Luther's life and tals. Her hymn of praise is. . .for the biggest problem the minority December 17 at 5 p.m., the ensemble work were described. strengthening our our faith, for the students face, he replied by saying, will sing two sets of favorite Testimony to Luther's impact on comforting of those of low degree, and "Not all minority students are Christmas carols, accompanied by history also was presented by such of the terrifying of all the mighty ones prepared academically, socially, and guitarist Jeffrey Van. The Singers diverse historical figures as John of the earth. culturally for college life due to will make two appearances on "Saint Calvin, John Bunyan, John Wesley, Several choirs sang a portion of previous backgrounds. They can im- Paul Sunday Morning," on December Karl Marx, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Gabrielli's "Magnificat" which has prove themselves by setting their 17 and a week later on Christmas Day Martin Luther King, Jr. been the center of Catholic praise of goals, focusing their mind on objec- at 9 a.m., performing with members In the middle of this parade of the Virgin. tives that will help them fulfill their of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra witnesses, a man stood up in a row in ANDERSON: Luther's words on the goals." In addition to that he and singing holiday music by a varie- the front of the sanctuary and New Testament Song of Mary. . .and prescribes listening carefully to pro- shouted, "What about the Jews?" Gabrielli's musical setting of that fessors and advisors. That's what ty of composers. Then, on December 23 at 8 p.m., "Echoes of Christmas" (The man was part of the script.) Magnificat tonight in this Roman they are here for. will team the Dale Warland Singers ANDERSON: What? What about Catholic shrine devoted to the virgin-- He anticipates the future for the with the Elmer Iseler Singers of the Jews? What is your question, sir? these all remind us that Martin minority students here at Concordia Toronto in a broadcast of special set- THE MAN : I take it everything we've Luther did not intend to break away to be a good one. Fiache said, "A col- from Rome to form a new church--he lege should recruit minority students tings of traditional American and been hearing here is documented? Canadian Christmas carols and a ANDERSON: Yes, everything. Why wanted only to reform and cleanse it. that are of college material." When The reforms and cleansing would Mr. Fiache was questioned if his spectacular selection of classics per- do you ask? formed by both choirs. THE MAN: I have some documenta- come later but for Luther the events future plans are to remain at Concor- tion. My source is Mr. William L. he set in motion were already beyond dia, he answered, "As for the near Shirer's book "The Rise and Fall of his control. future, yes." the Third Reich." Quote: The great The Luther program was produced Finally, Patrick described his for- founder of Protestantism was a pas- by the same production team that mula for success when he stated, "I sionate anti-Semite. In his utterances created the television special "The feel a person needs determination, about the Jews, Luther employed a Joy of Bach," according to Robert E. perserverance, he needs to be hard- coarseness and brutality of language A. Lee, executive director of the office working and willing to accept unequalled in German history until of communication and interpretation failures. In the future these failures the Nazi time. Unquote. of the Lutheran Council. should be turned into successes." ANDERSON : Doctor Martin? Lee is the executive producer; LUTHER: The Jews are the best Lothar Wolff, producer; Paul Lam- MPR to High- blood on earth. Through them alone mers, director; and Allan Sloane, the Holy Ghost wished to give all writer. Wolff and Sloane collaborated books of Holy Scripture to the world. . over 30 years ago in the production of light Choral .The truth is that they are actually the movie, "Martin Luther." closer to Christ than we are. We A cast of eight Washington and New should use toward the Jews Christ's York actors and 40 technical and Groups law of love. If some are stiffnecked, theatrical assistants were involved. what does that matter? We are not all Tommy P. Thompson, former Minnesota Public Radio will good Christians. director of mass media for the inter- highlight several Twin Cities choral ANDERSON: You wrote that, Doc- national Lutheran Laymen's League, groups in a series of special upcoming tor, in 1523. coordinated a network of volunteers broadcasts of holiday concerts. Aired THE MAN: But twenty years later to place the Luther program on cable locally on KSJN 91.1 FM, the pro- he sang a different song. A hymn of stations across the United States, in- grams are "Live from Landmark" hate. He said—set fire to their cluding Alaska and the Virgin featuring the Minnesota Chorale on synagogues. Raze and destroy their Islands. December 15 at 1 p.m., "Welcome, houses. Burn their prayer books and Christmas!" with the Plymouth Talmudic writings. . .And let them be (Videotape copies of "Parade of Festival Chorus on December 22 at 8 driven like mad dogs out of the land. Witnesses" are available in VHS or p.m., and "The Bach Society What do you say to that? Beta formats at $75 for sale and $25 Christmas Concert" on December 23 After the man in the audience sat for rental from LFA Library, 10466 at 3 p.m. The Dale Warland Singers down, an actor dressed in a clerical Plano Rd., Dallas, Texas 75238. Call will be broadcast on "A Prairie Home robe with short blonde hair, wearing tollfree: 1-800-527-3211).

The SWORD, December 16, 1983 Page 5 that's why the church's positions and University of North Dakota. New Drama Prof. actions are so often caricatured and 3 p.m. — The Bach Society distorted, even in official Christmas Concert. The Livingston Added to CSP publications." Consort, playing Renaissance in- North American In addition, Bohlmann said "in struments, joins the Bach Society Faculty ecumenical matters, Missouri Chorus in a special holiday concert Lutherans Growing Karen Henschen believes that doctrinal agreement recorded at Landmark Center in St. Another major change has taken should precede altar and pulpit Paul. place in CSP Theatre for the 1983-84 fellowship, while other Lutherans do 8 p.m. — EchoeS of academic year. Mr. Michael Char'ron not regard doctrinal diversity as an Christmas. A special concert by the New York (LC) — North American has replaced Dr Jeffrey Harkins as obstacle." combined voices of the Dale Warland Lutheran membership in 1982 showed Director of Theatre for the remainder For example, Missouri is not in Singers and the Elmer Iseler Singers an increase of more than 12,000 of the school term. altar and pulpit fellowship with any of Toronto. Featured are choral set- members from the previous year for a other U.S. Lutheran church, and tings by Warland and Iseler, tradi- total of 8,835,165 members, according Bohlmann in particular has criticized tional carols of the U.S. and Canada, to statistics released by the Lutheran the "interim eucharistic sharing" and spectacular music for double Council. agreement between the three merg- choir. All major U.S. Lutheran churches ing Lutheran Churches and the December 24, 9 a.m. Christmas Eve showed membersip increases, though Episcopal Church. — A Festival Of Nine Lessons And none was larger than 5,000 members. Bohlmann also mentioned dif- Carols. A live broadcast from Cam- U.S. Lutheran membership rose by ferences with other Lutheran Chur- bridge, England of the traditional more than 10,000 members from 1981 ches on social-political issues, in- Christmas Eve service performed at with a total of 8,520,487. cluding the strong Missouri stance King's College Chapel. Stephen Canadian Lutheran membership against abortion. Cleobury directs the King's College rose more than 2,000 for a total of Bohlmann's article contained no Choir. A worldwide tradition brought 314,678. specifically new positions of the to America by Minnesota Public There are approximately 69 million synod, but it strongly reiterated Radio, this program will be rebroad- Lutherans worldwide. where Missouri currently stands. cast on December 25 at 4 p.m. In the United States, Minnesota re- Prof Michael Charron, CSP's new drama "Missouri knows of no other way to 5 p.m. — A Prairie Home mains the state with the most director deal with our 'diverging courses' than Companion. Live from the World Lutherans — more than 1.1 million — The small community setting, to engage in the hard work of inter- Theater in St. Paul, Garrison Keillor and Vermont is the least populous allowing for a one-on-one interaction, Lutheran theological discussions. . . and friends, including autoharp queen with under 2,000 members in only nine and the small theatre itself are what ," Bohlmann said. Stevie Beck, celebrate the holiday. congregations, according to Alice contributed to Charron's acceptance He also criticized the LCA for its 7 p.m. — What Child Is Kendrick, director of the council's of a position at CSP. He feels this "unwillingness. . . to hold pre- This? This is the annual holiday con- research and information center. allows for a more pleasurable and fun fellowship doctrinal discussions with cert recorded at St. Olaf College in Below are listed the U.S. totals for 'experience in theatre. other Lutherans. . ." Northfield, Minn. simulcast with the major Lutheran churches. All Charron's plans for theatre on cam- In other recent developments, the public television station' KTCA Chan- membership increases were less than pus include giving the actors the op- synod: nel 2. 1 percent. The Lutheran Church in portunity to create during rehearsal. — Announced that it had succeeded 8 p.m. — The Cleveland Or- America and Lutheran Church- The need to have every actor's input in balancing its budget for the fiScal chestra : Annual Christmas Concert. Missouri Synod include Canadian in a show is of value in Charron's year ending June 30, though it earlier A favorite each Christmas season at memberships in their totals. eyes. According to Charron, "The had to eliminate $1.9 from synodical MPR, this concert includes settings of Lutheran Church in America, New first responsibility for. a 'director is to programs. The synod reported an traditional carols, and Christmas York City, had a U.S. membership of educate. The people have to learn "outstanding deficit" of $11.8 million. music by Britten, Tchaikovsky, 2,925,655 in 1982 for a U.S. increase of what theatre is about by being — Named the Rev. Gerhardt W. Handel, and other composers. 3,826 (its total membership is more creative on their own. They must do Hyatt, president of Concordia Col- • 11:30 p.m. — Midnight Mass than 3 million, including Canada and this or they become puppets for the lege, St. Paul, Minn., and second vice From St. John's Abbey. A live broad- the Caribbean). director." president of synod, to the newly cast of the traditional Christmas Eve The Lutheran • Church-Missouri Charron comes to CSP with thirteen created position as assistant to the service held at the Benedictine Abbey Synod, St. Louis, had a U.S. member- years of theatre experience to his president. Hyatt, who assumed the of Saint John the Baptist in Col- ship of 2,626,720 for an increase of credit. He received his graduate position Oct. 1, directed the synod's legeville, Minn, 4,103 (its total membership including degree in theatre from the U of M, and more than $70 million Forward in 1:30 a.m. — The Jazz Image: Canada is 2.7 million). has worked at the Minneapolis Remembrance campaign. The Holidays and All That Jazz. Host American Lutheran Church, Min- Children's Theatre Company. His Leigh Kamman guides listeners neapolis, had a membership of directing experience includes free- through a special Christmas Eve ex- 2,346,710 for an increase of 508. lancing at area community theatres, ploration of jazz. - - The Wisconsin Evangelical and most recently doing the season Special Holiday December 25, 9- a.m., Christmas Lutheran Synod, Milwaukee, had a opening show at the U of M. Programs On Day — Saint Paul Sunday Morning. membership of 412,529 for an increase The Dale Warland Singers join host of 2,241. Minnesota Public Bill McGlaughlin to present songs for And the Association of Evangelical Bohlmann Says Christmas morning, works by Ben- Lutheran Churches, St. Louis, had a Radio jamin Britten, and traditional membership of 110,934 for an increase Convergence favorites. of 1,500. 12 noon — A Christmas There are 14 other U.S. Lutheran Requires December 20, 8 p.m.. — Saint Paul Carol: Minnesota Public Radio's denominations and 12 independent Chamber Orchestra Holiday Concert. traditional broadcast of the popular Lutheran congregations. The Scriptural Basis Featuring the Minnesota Chorale in radio adaptation of Charles Dickens' smallest 'church body is the its premiere season as the symphony beloved story. The cast includes Sir Minnesota-based Eielsen Synod with New York ( — The Rev. Dr. chorale of the Saint Paul Chamber Or- Ralph Richardson and Paul Scofield. two congregations, no ordained Ralph A. Bohlmann, writing in the Oc- chestra, this concert from 4 p.m. — A Festival Of Nine clergy and 50 members. tober issue of the Lutheran Witness, O'Shaughnessy Auditorium in St. Lessons And Carols. A repeat of the (For further information on in- said the Lutheran Church-Missouri Paul includes seasonal music and December 24 broadcast. dividual state statistics, please con- Synod will not be on "converging Christmas carols arranged and con- 8 p.m. — Messiah: The tact the News Bureau, 212/532/6350, courses" with other Lutheran chur- ducted by John Currie. Nativity. Part I of Handel's great ext. 270.) ches until "genuine, important, long- December 21, 2 p.m. — The Record oratorio, in a new recording by La standing theological differences" are Shelf : Making the Rough Places Grande Ecurie & la Chambre du Roy. resolved "on the basis of holy scrip- Plain. Host Jim Svejda compares the 9:30 p.m. — Pipedreams. A ture and the Lutheran confessions." wealth of recording of Handel's delightful program of seasonal organ Bohlmann, president of the 2.7 "Messiah" and selects some music, performed by Twin Cities Federal Aid million-member synod based in St. favorties. organist Theodore Gillen. Louis, was reacting to comments 7 p.m. — The Opera with December 31, 1 p.m. New Year's Offered for made at last July's synodical conven- Bill Parker. A Christmas special with Eve — The Metropolitan Opera : tion by Bishop James R. Crumley Jr. carols contributed by some of the Hansel and Gretel. A live matinee Improved Teacher of the Lutheran Church in America. great opera stars past and present, broadcast of Englebert Humper- Training Crumley had said the more conser- and a complete recording of Menotti's dinck's whimsical and charming vative Missouri Synod was on "Amahl and the Night Visitors." opera, from Lincoln Center for the "diverging courses" with other December 22, 1 p.m. — Live From Performing Arts in New York City. Lutheran churches and that "we need Landmark. This special program, 5 p.m. — A Prairie Home (SSPS) The National Endowment to face our dilemma and begin to broadcast live from Landmark Companion. Garrison Keillor hosts a for the Humanities would like to assist work seriously at solutions." Center in St. Paul, features the Min- special New Year's Eve show, broad- universities in attempts to prepare Bohlmann noted those differences' neapolis Symphony Reed Trio and a cast live from the World Theater in St. teachers more effectively. The En- "Current efforts to form a new troupe of players from the Guthrie Paul. dowment's approach is to encourage Lutheran church do not include Theater who will presesnt O'Henry's January 1, 10 a.m. , New Year's colleges to emphasize subject matter Missouri. Other Lutherans are deeply "The Gift of the Magi." Day, - Vienna New Year. The annual courses for prospective teachers and involved in the World Council of Chur- 8 p.m. — Welcome, New Year's Day concert by the Vien- to place less emphasis on education ches and the Lutheran World Federa- Christmas ! A concert by the na Philharmonic Orchestra, heard in courses. tion, but Missouri is not. Plymouth Festival Chorus of seasonal a festive program of waltzes, polkas, The chairman of the National En- "Other Lutherans • carry on their music, old and new, recorded at and galops by the Strauss family. dowment, William J. Bennett, met campus ministry programs jointly, Plymouth Congregational Church, with the presidents of Southern but Missouri has its own program. Minneapolis. Includes the Twin Cities universities and expressed interest in Other Lutherans ordain women to the premiere of Stephen Paulus' "so projects that would focus more on pastoral office, but not Missouri. Hallow'd Is The Time." substance and less on teaching techni- Other Lutherans use one hymnal, - December 23, 12 noon — A ques. Bennett's approach has been Missouri another." Christmas Memory. Author Truman criticized 'by many faculty and ad- Bohlmann also said other Capote's memoir of a childhood ministrators at teachers colleges, and Lutherans "openly acknowledge Christmas, read by Capote at the 1976 also by the National Education strong anti-Missouri sentiments" and Writers Conference held at the Association.

Th( SWORD, December 16, 1983 Page 6 Louie's private collection. The Tolchiners sell many different things to many different people. "People from out of state who are just Set aside Friday, May 11th estival of Lessons in town, come in and see us. We're almost a tourist attraction," said Elsa Ind Carols" to be Tolchiner. Crazy Louie's also gets business from people setting up win- For Broadcast by MPR dow displays, people from art galleries or school districts, or people just looking for something unusual. F )r the fifth consecutive year, Min- Sometimes Elsa asks customers nes:)ta Public Radio will broadcast A what they are buying. "I don't know," SPRING BANQUET '84 Fey tival Of Nine Lessons And Carols, they reply, "But I know that I can use a breathtaking holiday celebration it for something." from King's College Chapel, Cam- "People are very artistic and to be held at the bricl.ge, England. Transmitted live mechanical," said Elsa. People love digitally via satellite from Europe to to buy many different gadgets and use Minnesota, the traditional Christmas them for obscure purposes. Minneapolis Hilton Inn Eve service will be aired locally on There is so much to buy and sell KSJN 91.1 FM on December 24 at 9 that the Tolchitiers don't consider a.m., with a repeat broadcast on other surplus stores as competition. Christmas Day at 4 p.m. The "If we don't have something that American Public Radio network will another surplus store has, we'll send Reagan also noted Martin Luther's Ardella Klein- distribute the program to over 200 them over there. They would do the radio stations nationwide. contributions on the 500th anniver- same for us," said the Tolchiners. sary of Luther's birth. Reagan called First performed in 1919, A Festival "We are not tough people or cut- Life in a Of Nine Lessons And Carols has been Luther "a towering figure in the throats." history of western civilization. As aired on British radio since 1928 and The Tolchiners have built up a good, World of Silence now has an enormous worldwide au- author, composer of hymns, and solid reputation in the area. "The theological leader, he has strongly in- By: Jonas Nissen dience. Performing in the Festival is good word gets out," said Elsa. the King's College Choir, a 30-voice fluenced religious development in "Don't smile so much," says "That's why so many people come a many parts of the world. group founded in the fifteenth century long way to see us. You stand on your Ardella, "I can't read your lips." She by King Henry VI. Stephen Cleobury, "It is highly appropriate that you pushes her cleaning cart through the own merit in this business." They honor his memory on this significant Director of Music at King's College, have a very liberal return policy hallways, popping in and out of of- leads the choir, which includes 16 boy anniversary," Reagan told the group. fices. She talks to many people pass- which is complimented with low References to Luther and connec- trebles (a number established by prices. Elsa said that she has never ing by her or in their offices. She is a Royal statute in 1441) and 14 male tions between his theology and a pro- common scene in the hallways, like heard the phrase: "I found it cheaper life stance were frequent during the undergraduates, all dressed in top someplace else." everyone else, except for one thing. hats, Eaton collars, and black convention. Ardella is totally deaf. The low prices tend to make the The Rev. Dr. Ralph A. Bohlmann, swallow-tail coats. surplus business very fast-moving. Minnesota Orchestra Music Direc- president of the Lutheran Church- "All our merchandise is a one shot Missouri Synod, told the more than tor Neville Marriner, host of the deal," said Elsa. "What is here one American broadcast of A Festival Of 300 participants Nov. 12 that he wish- week may be gone the next." The ed scholars would complete Luther's Nine Lessons And Carols since 1980, good part of this is that there is has a personal attachment to' the words after his "Here I Stand" speech always something totally new in the at the 1521 Diet of Worms by adding, King's College service. Recently Mar- store. riner said, "The Christmas Eve ser- "my conscience is taken captive by "My husband handles all the buy- the word of God." vice in King's is the most affecting ing, while I do the paperwork," said I've ever been involved in. Somehow "That's what Lutherans for Life is. Elsa. "He knows my limits and we .a conscience taken captive by the from the moment the first boy starts have a good combination." Working to sing, there's a shiver that runs word of God," said Bohlmann, who together has really paid off for the thanked the group for its "clear down your back. It's never disappoin- Tolchiners. They enjoy their work and ting. And I suppose of all the musical witness on behalf of the • sanctity of they can start their son off in a section life." experiences I've had, this is the most of the store. touching." "Our voice is needed as pro-life M. Tolchiner was a pharmacist un- Lutherans--we who bear Luther's In 1982, MPR's live Christmas Eve til four years ago when he bought the broadcast of A Festival Of Nine name--a voice that we need to speak Ardella Klein store. Elsa notes that he has always often, with conviction, but with com- Lessons And Carols became the first had an interest in the unusual things Ardella Klein started working at live transatlantic digital broadcast, passion that flows out of the cross of Concordia College in 1971. Her job en- around. "I never knew what he was Jesus Christ," Bohlman said. making radio history and notably going to bring home next," said Elsa. tails cleaning the administration enhancing the sound quality. This The Rev. Dr. Calvin J. Eichhorst, building and the Offices in the The store was a good way to put his president of Lutheran Bible Institute year's broadcast will be of even better talents and his wife's business skills classroom building, the music quality, using state-of-the-art in Seattle, said that "there was building, and under Luther Hall. Dep- to work. human life before God, in Luther's technology and satellite transmission The Tolchiners try to have a fun at- site her handicap, the college honored from England to St. Paul, and then to way of seeing things, from the time of her for 10 years of service in 1981. mosphere in their store. Unusual conception." the rest of the country. items are set up on display for people "She's a phenomenon," said Corrine A Festival Of Nine Lessons And Eichhorst said that Luther stood Schauer, the campus nurse. to see. That is why they don't mond if against the pope at Worms, but that Carols is produced and distributed people come in to just look around. Ardella's handicap doesn't limit her with the financial assistance of pro-life Lutherans now stand with communication skills. Although she The surplus business, however, P:ope John Paull II on the issue of Honeywell, Inc. seems to be a dying art. Stores are went deaf at age 14, she can still speak abortion. He added, however, that on- a little. "She can read lips very well," closing down and people are going out ly "on the rarest occasions" have of business. The secret is to stay on commented Corrine Schauer, "Her Lutheran leaders stood with Catholics only drawback is if people smile too "Crazy Louie's" top of things. "Nothing is unusual on the issue. anymore," said Elsa. "We see a lot of much." Ardella added, "I wish men "There is the supreme irony that would trim their mustaches." For the Fun interesting and amusing things that while strides are made in Lutheran- we pass on to others." Ardella says she used to ride the bus Catholic dialogues on doctrine, the to get to work, but now her husband of It So the Tolchiners will keep selling dialogue on abortion has not even anything from carousel horses to drives her. He is also deaf. Ardella By: Jonas Nissen begun," said Eichhorst, an American liked the long bus rides because it asbestos suits to gumball machines. Lutheran Church (ALC) pastor and "We don't care if people don't buy "I've never seen a store like ours," gave her a chance to read, which is one of the founders of Lutherans for one of her favorite hobbies. anything," is the opinion of Norman concluded Elsa. "It's just plain film" Life. and Elsa Tolchiner, owners of Crazy Howver, this led to a few problems. (In September U.S. Catholic and Ardella has been mugged more than Louie's, the Twin Cities' largest Lutheran theologians meeting in surplus store. The Tolchiners con- once and has even been hit by a car. Milwaukee produced a "convergent" That incident resulted in a broken leg. ' sider their store a cross between a agreement on Luther's key doctrine museum and a surplus store, but President's Telegram The reason for this is that Ardella of justification by faith.) can't hear people or cars approaching more than anything, they consider it "It may well be that future genera- fun. Enhances her. tions will look with more favor on Ardella said she is really most ac- The store is located at 839 Universi- Lutherans who agree with Catholics ty Avenue West. The outside of the LFL Convention tive in off-campus things, especially on the evil of abortion than those who her church. She is treasurer of both store is white with advertisements agree on justifaction," said painted on the walls. As one walks New York—(LC)—A telegram from the congregation and the Ladies Eichhorst. Guild. She is a member of Prince of through the doors, piles and piles of President Reagan encouraging pro- The convetion also included presen- what the Tolchiners call disorganized life advocacy and praising Martin Peace, a church for the deaf and is ac- tations by speakers from the U.S. tive in the choir. Ardella said she organization are seen. Luther as a"towering figure in the Department of Health and Human The Fun Chicken, a machine that history of western civilization" wished there were more pastors Services and the U.S. Justice available for deaf ministry. dispenses plastic eggs with prizes in- highlighted the Lutherans for Life se- Department. side, can be heard making a weird cond annual convention Nov. 11-13 in Ardella feels that people can do Dr. Jean Garton of Pennsauken, anything if given a chance. She has cackle as one enters the store. The Southfield, Mich. N.J., president of the organization, large wooden Indian also stands there Reagan's telegram to the conven- given talks on the deaf and en- said she was pleased that the conven- courages more people to hire them. waiting for some business. There is a tion from Tokyo during his visit there tion represented "such a broad spec- suit of armor on the wall, a Rolls praised the group for its pro-life Ardella thinks the people at Concor- trum of perspective" with "the dia are wonderful. She likes her work Royce in back, rows and rows of hand stance. "By helping preserve the presence of people in leadership posi- weapons hanging from the ceiling, a sacred value of human life, your work and the people she works for. "She's a tions within • the church and very reliable person," remarked one stuffed Santa Claus doll with serves as an inspiring display of the government." reindeer, and much more. Some of it finest tradition of caring for others," professor, "She's one of those quiet is for sale and some of it is labeled as he said. people who keep our world running." The SWUrtD, December Hi, 1983 Pal~ 7

SPORTS A "Prairie By: Jon Wessel Home Companiot " With a 5-1 start, the CSP women seemed to by picking up where the left Calendar off last year — winning. But the Lady Comets have a new look. In talking with Coach Jack Surridge, the team is Every Saturday night, Minn( ota more guard-oriented than for- Public Radio's two-hour va - ety ward/center oriented. This is show, "A Prairie Home Compani n," reflected in the 40 points per game can be heard on more than 200 pi )lic average of the starting guards, Deb • •//, ‘,.• radio stations around the county: in- Harms and Chris Alsbury. "This cluding KSJN 91.1 FM locally bef nn- opens up our offense more," said Sur- ing at 5 : 00 p.m. (Twin Cities liste ers ridge, who feels that this shift in can hear a re-broadcast of the she at orientation is leading to a more ag- 2:00 p.m. on Sunday on KSJN 330 gressive defense. The loss of Wanda AM.) Most of the shows are broac ast Kittles in the middle until Christmas 1st row (sitting)-James Brown, Paul Kruse, Chuck Ruttledge, Dan Liljedahl, Chris live from the World Theater at the has hurt the rebounding corps but has Schwanz, David Langewisch. 2nd row (kneeling)-Coach Steve Burch, Brad Sombke, corner of Wabasha and Exchanl 3 in given others a chance to develop. Coach Larry Heinert, Manager Heidi Helm. 3rd row (standing)-Jimm Numm, Rich downtown St. Paul. Each week IR irly "We have a strong freshmen base Hasse, Brad Stoltenow. 1,000 people make up the audienc ; as and good depth defensively," Sur- host Garrison Keillor and E low ridge said, citing the play of Kerry CEA: Concordia's A Christian regulars The Butch Thompson r_ rio, Burdick and Tracy Anderson. He also Peter Ostroushko, and Greg Br )wn commented that some players who Newest present a variety of music and hu) ior, are not starting here, could be star- Viewpoint of including Keillor's "News from 1 .ake ting on other teams in the conference.. Organization Wobegon." When asked aobut the chances of a Current , plans include the following second NLCAA championship, Sur- CEA - By Karen Henschen a Secular guest performers for upcon ping ridge replied, "If we remain healthy, "Take Pride in Education", is the broadcasts: we have a good shot in post-season theme chosen by the newest campus Christmas December 17, 1983 — Dale War and play. " organization, the Concordia Educa- Singers. The Concordia women's basketball tion Association (CEA) . CEA is an in- Many people at this time of the year December 24, 1983 — Stevie BeA. team, defending National Little Col- formal organization open to anyone become very upset at how little of December 31, 1983 — Regular -ger- lege and Midwestern Women's Con- on campus wanting information con- Christ they see at Christmas. Every formers (The Butch Thompson r. rio, ference champs, continued the winn- cerning the education profession. year more ornaments and trappings Peter Ostrdushko, Greg Brown) , be ing tradition in their last three games CEA is not only for education majors, help us to celebrate the simple birth of joined by additional artists. as this goes to press. but is of value to DCE's, DE's, Pre- the Savior. The meaning of many of January 7, 1984 — Robin and L ada On December 2, the CSP'ers Sem students, Liberal Arts students, these ornaments can be applied to Williams, Yale Russian Chorus. and faculty as well defeated Luther College of Decorah, Scripture, so the next time you see January 21, 1984 — Regular )er- IA, 69-63. Luther came into the contest CEA was started as a support group these ornaments you will be able to formers plus additional artists. with a 3-1 record. Leading scorers for anyone with an interest in educa- remember that they symbolize what January 28, 1984 — Regular )er- were Donna Wirz with 21 points, tion. The group originated in Division Christmas really is — the birth of the formers plus additional artists. followed by Deb Harms with 14. C when the need for such an organiza- Savior. The publis is invited to be a pa t of The following afternoon saw the tion was realized by faculty and in- The Christ-has wreath, made of the studio audience. Because the Comets open up conference play with terested students. evergreens, should cause us to think broadcasts sell out as much a: six a 100-76 victory over DMLC of New Goals for the group include: foster- of eternal life that is ours in Jesus. weeks in advance, tickets shout be Ulm. All 12 Comet players scored. ing a pride in education, promoting a From ancient times a wreath always purchased early. They are on so at Leading the way was Chris Alsbury professional attitude, and encourag- symbolized a glorious victory. What Minnesota Public Radio, whic is with 27 points. Other players in double ing unity between faculty and could be a more glorious victory than located at the corner of 8th and C day figures were Deb Harms with 16, Kim students. Other plans include: social Christ's defeat of Satan, sin and in downtown St. Paul, and at I ello Nieman with 14, and Tracy Anderson activities, providing a newsletter, and death? Minnesota, Butler Square, 100 Nc 6th with 12. Beth Jacox hit both ends of a planning monthly meetings. When we see a candy cane we can Street, Minneapolis. Phone cha ges bonus situation at the free-throw line According to Sheryl Flohrs, one of think of Jesus the Good Shepherd. Let (VISA or Mastercard) can be ade to put the Comets over the century the organizers for the first meeting, its shape remind us of a shepherd's through the MPR Box Of. ice, mark. "Each person will get out what they crook and the words of Jesus, "I am 612-293-5412, Monday through Fri , lay, On Tuesday night, December 6, the put in. For each person the benefits the Good Shepherd, and know my 8:30 -a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mail orders. women travelled to La Crosse, WI, to will be different depending on their sheep, and am know of mine" (John should be sent to: Tickets, MPI), 45 take on the women of Viterbo College needs." 10:14). As the white color of the body East 8th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101, and won 77-66. Leading scorers were CEA involves both students and of the can cause us to think of the puri- and should include a stamped, self- Deb Harms with 16 points, Chris faculty, and together they function as ty of Jesus, let the red stripes help us addressed envelope. Inquiries a obut Alsbury with 14, and Tracy Anderson a unit. There are no leaders in the to remember the blood of His ticket availability and schec „lied with 13. Donna Wirz led the reboun- group. Each month a new committee sacrifice, ". . . with His stripes we are guest artists should be directed to the ding corps with 11. is formed to plan the next month's healed" (Isa. 53:5). box office, 612-293-5412. . meeting. The giving and receiving of gifts Reserved seat admission to the Membership in CEA is open to often obscures the real meaning of the broadcast is $5 for adults, $4 for Advent Choral anyone, free of charge, and atten- greatest gift of all, that being the giv- students, senior citizens, and MPR dance is not mandatory. Members are ing of God's own Son. This year as you members, and $3 for children 12 and Vespers Service encouraged to attend when the topic wrap each gift, say a little prayer for under. There is a limit of 10 tic, -ets pertains to them, and to participate in the person who will be receiving it so per person. Held at CSP as many activities as they feel they that they may lead to a deeper rela- have time for. tionship with Jesus. Concordia-St. Paul held the annual Holly, with its prickly thorns and Christmas Candlelight Choral Study Probes bright red berries can serve as a Courses in Fren( Vespers Service on December 15 at reminder of the crown of thorns our 9:00 p.m. in the campus chapel. Parental Attitudes Savior wore, using the red berries to The Jubilate Choir, directed by symbolize the blood our Savior shed to Offered Prof. Robert Leininger, in his 19th Toward Education save us from sins. The ten week winter term of Fi year as vespers direbtor, performed Christmas lights are perhaps the classes sponsored by the Ail ace the choral responses as the Christmas (SSPS) Even though the country is most abundant of ornaments we see. Francaise will begin Januar, 9. Story was chanted from Luke 2. The in economic difficulty and the When we see these, remember the Classes are available in the day and cantata featured this year was "Song unemployment rate is high, American words Jesus recorded in John 8:12, "I evening hours for all levels of Fr( eh: of the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ," parents seem to believe that it is more am the Light of the World: he that Beginning, Intermediate, and Ad- by Marc Antonione' Charpentier. important for formal education to followeth me shall not walk in vanced. There are also classe: for Select instrumentalists from the Col- enrich students' quality of life than to darkness but shall have the light of children, elementary and junior' igh lege Band and String Ensemble prepare them for financial success. life!" ages, on Saturday mornings. participated. This conclusion emerges from a The Christmas star is perhaps the Classes are small (5-14 stud€ ts), Dr. Martin Luther's Christmas Ser- study of parental attitudes toward purest object in all our Christma sym- and the conversational methc is mon was introduced and concluded by education conducted on behalf of the bolism, coming directly from the stressed. Our specialty tours, in- Acting President, Dr. Milton Rud- Grolier corporation, a publisher of Christmas story. "Where is He that is clude: France As It Is T day nick, and was read by Michael J. textbooks. Telephone interviews of born King of the Jews? For we have (geography, industry, governr :nt, Charron, Drama Instructor. Prof. 675 parents were conducted, and 96 seen his star in the east and come to politics, education) ; Business F). rich Stephen Stohlmann was cantor for the percent of them cited the enrichment worship Him" (Matt. 2:2). Let a star (international trade and study ( the service and Prof. Kathryn Schenk of the quality of life as a primary goal cause us to think even beyond the commercial vocabulary) ; Intr -ac- was organist. of education. Sixty-five percent iden- Christmas story to the words of Rev. tion to French Literature (well-k )wn Highlights of this vesper service tified preparation for financial suc- 22:16, "I Jesus. . . am the root and the literary texts from 16th througl. Oth were taped and will be shown on cess as a primary goal. offspring of David, and the Bright and century) , International Rela ,ns, Channel 29 TV on the Rejoice Show, Parents did not tend to agree with Morning Star." Classics of the French Cinema co- during the week of Christmas. recent suggestions, by various study This Christmas don't become sponsored with Film in the Ci The total service was taped and will groups that the school day and year discouraged with all of the Christmas and French Cooking-Demonstr. don be aired on Christmas Eve at 10:00 should be lenthened. Parents from commercialism, but look for the good Luncheons. p.m. on Channel 29. This broadcast minority groups and from lower in humanity and remember that God To obtain a class schedule des Jib- was sponsored by the Minnesota economic 'groups tended to place put these symbols here to help remind ing these courses, call the All nce South District Church Extension more emphasis on the financial ad- us of His Son who comes to us this Francaise Center, tel. 644-576 or Fund and Concordia College, St. Paul. vantages of education. year and always. 644-7491.

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