lectureship explores eternal truths The annual Bible lectureships have been a Harding tradition throughout its 73-year history. Focusing on the theme, "Christ's Church in a Chaotic World," this year's lectures provided an in-depth look at the New Testament book ofl Peter. Planning for the lectureships startedwell over a year before the actual event occurred. Manypeoplewereinvolvedinplanning, including the student spiritual life committee, area preachers and a lectureship committee. Reflectingon all thehardworkthatwentintothe planningofthe lectureship, directorAllen Isom said,''Planningthelectureshipis reallya laborof love." Morethan80speakersand3,500studentsand guests participated. "The purpose of the lectureship is to bring informed speakers to campus who can challenge both the student bodyandguestswiththerelevanceofthemessage ofChrist," Isom said. The themewas meant to make participants looktoGodfor eternal truths andkeep themselves fromthecontaminationof the world, he said. ThelectureshipsbeganonSundaynight, Sept. 28 ,with Ken Durham, a minister from Falls Church,Va. ,speakingabout the pressures that Christians face. About 145 sessions later, including classes, lectures, forums, special programs andchapels,MarkHowell finishedthe lectureship with a compelling call for all Christians to discipleship. For the third year in a row, students were Charl ie Hester,guest chapel speaker, discusses his devotional with Jimmy Allen. Hester, along with many others, were speakers for the lectureships. Photo byAaronGillihan. 22 Lectureships among the speakers. Sixmen and sixwomen, chosen from the spiritual life committee or teacher nominations, shared lessons in the programs.JasonFulmer, ajunior from Searcy, spoke on "Living the LifeWorthy ofthe Name Christian.""I really learned a lot from studying and preparing to speak. I feel that I benefited even more than the people who attended my lecture,"he said. Throughoutthe lectures, theArtDepartment displayedworks related to the theme ofl Peter. Christian Service awards were presented for "exceptional commitment to the kingdom of God."Thefirststudentevertoreceivethisaward, seniorAllisonRector, was honored because of herworkwith theLittleRockinnercitycarnival and Feed Arkansas. "I was extremely honored and surprised to receive the award," Rector said. "I look at it like a challenge to other students. We have the ability to serve God now; we don't have to wait until later." The lectureship provided a great opportunity for students and guests to spend extra time in the Word of God. Zrinka Rukavina, a Canadian student, said, "The sessions I attended gave me the information I needed to start making decisions for myself. A lot of things I didn't understand in Bible class were cleared up for me by Dr. Neale Pryor during the session that he taught. I really enjoyed the lectureships." - Hallie Bell
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