James Burke-Memphi s, Tenn. Jason Burnett-AJbuquerque, N.M. Kristy Burton-Winslow, Ariz. Rex Butts-Searcy, Ark. Michael Byron-Westminister, Colo. Jennifer Cameron-Searcy. Ark. Alissa Camp-Tempe, Ar iz. Kimberly Campbell-Lexington, Ky. Natalie Carbonara-Maumelle. Ark. Brandi Carpenter-Nesbit, Miss. Cl int Carr-Judsonia, Ark. Ben Carrigan-Hendersonville, Tenn. Kelly Caner-Tahlequah, Okla. Courtney Casiday-Monroe, La. Biannca Castroneira-El Salvador Jennifer Chapman-Rockwall, Texas Christy Cheatham-Montgomery, AJa. Linus Chepkwony-Searcy, Ark. Daniela Cil iberti-Ferrara, Italy Daniel C issel-Mobile, AJa . fJauJtDli,n prooides 8.·30p.m ClJIY'JIYtiniDf) service An overhead projector provides light for Michael Cooper, senior, as he leads a song at the Downtown Church of Christ's 8:30 p.m. communion service. More than 800 students attended the weekly service which focused on {he Lord 's Supper. 136 People JuSt after 8:00 on Sunday night, people begin t rickling into the silent gymnasium. The lights are dimmed; the only illumination comes from an overhead of a painting of Jesus Christ being projected on the front wall. A sea of fo ldi ng chairs has been arranged in a semicircle to face the tables at the front. By 8:30, al l the chairs have been occupied and crowds oflatecomers begin to gather on the outside edges of the room. The Sunday night service at Downtown Church of Christ differs dramatically from the traditional evening services to wh ich many students are accustomed. Unlike many evening services, which use a series of songs to lead up to a different lesson each week, the Downtown service focused exclusively on the Lord's Supper. "The purpose of the service is to have a time that is strictly dedicated to communion," said Dr. Pat Garner, the worship leader for the service. "That's what it original ly started as, and thar's what we intend to continue to do." "It's more cemered on your personal relationship with God," Katie Tool, junior, said. After the period ofsinging, worshiperswere invited to panake of the Lord 's Supper. InStead of being passed down the rows on trays, the bread and fruit of the vine sat on tables at the front of the room, allowing those who wished to participate to do so at their own pace. Because of these unique elements, the service grew considerably after its inception several years ago and became especially popu lar among Harding students. "We Started out with 50 or 60 people and nowwe're getting near 1000," Garner said. "That number is probably 95 percent students." "It's such an uplifting service," Hill said. "Everyone there seems to truly love God, and that really shows to their friends and the people around them. " -Sara Hardesty
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