Searcy, the campaigns had 48 workers and resulted in 64 baptisms. The Sylvan Hills church of Christ in North Little Rock sponsored Campaigns Northeast with 75 student workers. Approximately 80 people were baptized either during the campaign or immediately after. Workers in Campaigns Northeast and Northwest were involved in door to door work, conducting of home Bible studies, inviting people to meetings and helping in bus evangelism. The enthusiasm and dedication of the students involved in the campaigns shows the tremendous evangelistic thrust of the college and its students. Preparation played a large part as each campaigner found himself saving money as he had never before. Letters explaining the evangelistic program were written to home and area congregations in an effort to gain financial support for the summer's work. Each campaigner began to realize as the year progressed that the plans being made to spend a summer in service to God was not to be taken lightly; it was an awesome responsibility. Once a week, campaigners met to share ideas and become acquainted with one another. International campaigners had the added chore of learning songs and phrases in different languages. As singing was very important in campaign work, much time was spent in practicing new songs. The weekly meetings proved to be most valuable for those participating as the time of preparation payed off in practical knowledge. The summer passed, campaigners returned home not quite the same people; they felt a sense of accomplishment as they had exercised the main purpose in life - spreading God's love and divine message. Toy and Dolly Drive C hristmas - a time special to most people; a time of joy, friendships and gifts. However, without the concern of the students on campus, many children would have not had the toys most enjoyed on that day. Sponsored by the Student Association, the annual Toy and Dolly Drive resulted in approximately 800 toys, dollys, paint sets and other articles which were contributed by students. In an attempt to heighten the number of toys given, club competition was stressed. Those clubs having 100% participation were Tri Sigma, Sigma Tau Sigma and Kappa Sigma Kappa. Involvement After the toys were given, the students' jobs were not over. While on their way home at Christmas break, many students loaded their cars with the toys and gifts and played Santa as they delivered the gifts to children's homes near them. Over 20 children's homes all over the country benefited from the interest students had in the children. Without the toys given, Christmas day to many of the children would not have been something special; it would have been just another day. B Bike-A-Thon icycles filled the streets as approximately 48 riders did something worthwhile. Their efforts were going for a good cause - to help fight Cystic Fibrosis. Tri Kappa and Kappa Sigma social dubs sponsored the Bike-a-Thon on November 13. Over 250 students sponsored a rider while $1,600 came from the efforts. The cold and rainy day did not stop the riders as Kevin Sloan rode the farthest at 79.2 miles and Brian Foutch was able to be sponsored for the high of $200. Local businesses played their part in the effort to raise money as food was donated to the riders for their lunch. "I did it for CF" T-shirts were awarded to each rider who raised $25 or more. 1. GIVING blood during a semester drive, Steve Stubblefield receives aid from a nurse. 2. SINGING in the market place of Vurzburg, Germany, International Campaigners help spread the gospel through a song. STUDENT INVOLVEMENT - 61
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