1977-1978 Academic Catalog

18 Cedarville College and program planning with the assistance of an assigned faculty adviser. The fall program includes an orientation session for parents. The fall Bible conference and day of prayer are important parts of the first week of activity. During this period several appraisal instruments are administered to all new students. These tests must be taken before a new student is considered registered. Devotional In addition to private devotions and weekly residence hall prayer meetings, student prayer groups meet at various times each week to pray for missions. Two days are designated each year as days of prayer. Christian Service Every student is encouraged to participate in some area of Christian service for at least two of the four years of the college program. It is the belief of the college administration and faculty that this experience provides a vital means of achieving the stated objectives of the college. There are opportunities for experience and service in local church ministries such as youth meetings, music, junior churches, nurseries, S.S. teaching and preaching opportunities. There are openings in homes for orphans, homes for Senior Citizens, penal institutions, rescue missions, children's meetings in private homes and at a school for mentally retarded children. There are Swordbearers and Gospel Teams and community canvassing as well as summer mis– sionary internship programs. Many students are challenged by a campus visitation program in which there is an opportunity to share their faith in Christ with their academic peers on other college campuses. During Spring break there are Swordbearers Spring tours, Beach Evangelism in Florida and also a summer Swordbearers Gospel Team. The Director of Christian Service is responsible for the assignment of students who register for all kinds of Christian service work. He is also responsible for Sunday services on campus, prayer meetings, pastoral counseling, and Swordbearers teams. Records are kept of all Christian Service activities and a permanent file on each student. The Christian Service Committee, made up of both faculty and students, works with the Director in defining the types of activities as well as establishing guidelines for the entire Christian Service program.