Photo by Daniel Dubois "...The speakers had the capability of touching people in all walks of life. They allowed me to walk away with a greater understanding of God's love ... " Using the student publications office as a meeting place, seniors Ben Carrigan and Jared McCormick and sophomore Joe Chambers pray during chapel time. Every day a group of students was designated to pray together for the student body while the rest of the campus was in chapel. -Brooks Parker, graduate student JUST THE MEDICINE WE NEEDED The 78th annual Lectureship identifies the practical applications of Proverbs as \Prescriptions for the Heart' The 781 h annual Lectureship, held on campus Sept. 30-0ct. 3, proved to be the remedy Harding students needed for living richer and fuller lives. The Lectureship, a long-standing tradition that has been an essential part of Harding for almost eight decades, renewed and encouraged students. This year's theme was "Proverbs: Prescriptions for the Heart." It featured many speakers who discussed Proverbs and God's concern for the way His people are living their lives. The goal of each speaker was to apply practical remedies mentioned in the Proverbs to spiritual problems. "It was such an honor to take part in Lectureship this year as a student lecturer, but it was also one of the more humbling experiences of my life," said senior Bekah Cody, who gave a women's lecture on "Wisdom: God vs. World." "Lectureship provides a unique opportunity for Christians of all ages and backgrounds to share what they've learned about living the Christian life." people beyond our campus borders," said Dr. Howard Norton, executive director of the Institute for Church & Family. "This was still the purpose for 2001." Important parts of the Lectureship were the many classes in biblical preaching, missions, religious education, youth and family ministry and women's ministry that were provided for students and visitors. Classes, events and special chapel speakers motivated students to get involved. "With their powerful speaking abilities, the speakers had the capability of touching people in all walks of life," graduate student Brooks Parker said. "They allowed me to walk away with a greater understanding of God's love and his will for our lives." Lectureship was a time for those in attendance to explore and share ideas with one another. It was also a time to receive advice and words of wisdom they needed to help them through life. The week of classes, lectures, luncheons and felThe Lectureship, sponsored by the Instutute for Church and Family, provided many different experiences for those who wanted to get involved and make a difference in their churches, including students and visitors to the campus. Finishing the Lectureship on Wednesday night, Don Mclaughlin, from the North Atlanta Church of Christ in Atlanta, Ga., speaks on "Sexual Sanity." The nightly keynote lectures were held in the Benson Auditorium to accommodate the large crowds. lowship continued the tradition of providing leadership to churches and individual Christians as a part of the Harding University mission. Lectureship week was a unique and special time for all of those who were a part of it. It created many memories, Norton said. "The 77 Harding Lectureships that have preceded this one have always had this purpose: to strengthen and encourage the Lord's "This positive contribution to our fellow Christians will continue for as long as the school stands," he said. -Donda Burright spiritual life 13
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