Home Bible studies a welcome alternative Food, folks, fellowship and faith. What do these words have in common? Together, they describe the atmosphere that made home Bible studies popular with Harding students and faculty. In addition to services at area congregations and "Peak of the Week," another optionwhich many students chose was the Wednesday night Bible studies held in group leaders' homes. These alternative services offered many benefits. Students could decide which to attend by location of the home, meeting time, group leader and material being studied. Some groups also offered material to people with specific interests like newlyweds and those who liked music or theater. While some were led by students, the Bible studies were typically led by faculty members, giving students the opportunity to get to know their instructors in an atmosphere other than the classroom. "Home Bible studies are a chance for members of the Harding family to meet together as brothers and sisters in Christ, Sara Acklin - Carl Junction, Mo. Manda Adams - Missouri City, Texas Stacy Agins - Chardon, Ohio Nicole Alexander - Ashdown,Ark. Lyndsay Allan - Tupelo, Miss. James Allen - Tallahassee, Fla. Carmen Allison - McGehee, Ark. Marie Allison - Phoenix, Ariz. Summer Allison - Coppell , Texas Alma Alvarez - Albuquerque, N.M. Kim Anderson - Yorba Linda, Cali£ Jason Anella - El Cajon, Cali£ Mandy Arnold - Dierks, Ark. Phoebe Ashton - Baton Rouge, La. B.J. Askey - New Braunfels, Texas Erin Babcock - Austin, Texas Misty Bacon - Rockwall , Texas Allison Bailey - Hatfield, Pa. Morgan Bailey - Lawrenceville, Ga. Angie Baine - Earle, Ark. Jeanette Baird - Williford, Ark. Nikki Baker - Croydon Vic, Australia Todd Baker - Shreve-port, La. Tony Ball - Romance, Ark. 86 Sophomores regardless of the role we play in the Harding family," Rich Little, teacher at Dr. Burks' home Bible study, said. Those who attended Bible studies led by students had a chance to hear the reflections oftheir peers. "It gives students the chance to be leaders, and everyone is able to share their personal prayer requests with others in an intimate setting," senior Sheila Clark said. By attending home Bible studies, students were also able to branch out and meet people whorn they would not normally have known at Harding. "Home Bible studies are a great alternative for students who want to find a home base here in Searcy. Meeting in someone's home is a great way to get close to a group of people and find a home away from home," senior Misty McDowell said. - Christina Weber Rich Little shares his insight into scripture with Harding students at Dr. Burks' home. Teachers and students found common ground outside the classroom by meeting in homes. Photo by Aaron Gillihan.
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