KEEP SMI LIN'. Bruce McClarty, pulpit preacher for the College Church , smiles for the camera . McClarty began his work in Searcy in September. Times Of Transition ~ Making the transition from being a ~ high school senior to a college fresh- ~ man can sometimes be tough. But, ~ this time freshmen weren't alone! ? Bruce McLarty, pulpit minister of the College Church, understood what transition was all about. He and his family moved to Searcy, and he began preaching at the College Church on Sept. 1, 1991. Even though McLarty and his wife, Ann, both graduated from Harding and spent four years of their life here, coming back after 12 years was a definite transition. Starting at the College Church, McLarty said his biggest obstacle was trying to learn and remember the overwhelming number of names. Even though he had been preaching full time since 1980, he had never worked with such a large congregation. He began his full-time ministry in a small congregation in Marks, Miss. From there he preached in Memphis, spent 18 months in Kenya, and before he came to Searcy he worked with the church in Cookeville, Tenn., with about 550 members. McLarty decided to apply to the College Church because he and his wife were involved with the church while they were students. "We understand the importance of a college church because that is such a pivotal point in the lives of young people," he said. McLarty set a goal to have an effective ministry of the Word in the Harding setting. "I want to provide a context in which to develop spirituality," he said. As McLarty thought back to his freshman year, he thought of what words would have helped him. This is the advice he gives: "Don't be in a hurry; take time to grow. Don ' t be too busy not to enjoy the beauty around you and most of all, be patient with people because they are growing too. " + - Kristy Dalton Matt Harrelson - Prince George . Canada Charlsie Harris - Mountain Home. AR Chris Harris - Nashville, AR Shelly Hasty - Murray. KY Amy Hawkins - Te)(arkana . TX Debbie Hawkins - E. Alton. IL Shannon Hawley - Franklin . WI Holly Hays - Sibley. LA Stacey Haywood - Hot Springs. AR Beth Henderson - Hattiesburg. MS Christopher Hendri)( - Contonmcnt. FL Helen Henry - Columbid . TN Shereen Henry - Loveland . CO Ashley Henthorn - Hot Springs. AR Jeff Herren - Paragould . AR FRESHMEN 237
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