Torch, Spring 1997

continued from page 9 angelic host, we are awestruck by the thought of humble folk holding in their arms the tender body of the Son of God. And our hearts swell with joy at the grandeur of love we can only glimpse. But in that glimpse of the supernatural touching our lives comes the gratitude, the yearning, the worship. Drama reaches us on all levels. Potentially, it presents truth dressed in recognizable clothes. Madison Avenue and Hollywood have invested millions on the premise that a good story, whether it be 30 seconds or 90 minutes long, engages our minds and hearts. We have been sold french fries, blue jeans, and value systems. We live in a culture that has been shaped largely through mediated drama. But drama was not invented for movie careers and commercials; it is embedded into the very Word of God as a means of reaching and teaching by showing truth in life. We are not copying the world system to bring a vital drama ministry into our churches; we are integrating truth into the very fabric of our lives and holding it out for others to see. There are a lot of questions to answer. Questions about time schedules, scripts, budgets. Questions about doing the job with excellence. But one answer is clear. Prayerfully integrated into the worship service, drama can shape our thinking, direct our hearts toward God, and encourage godly living. I.J R ebecca Baker is an adjunct professor in the Department of Communication Arts at Cedarville College where she serves as one of the directors of college drama productions. She has master's degrees in both interpretative speech and speech/language pathology and is a speech therapist at Community Hospital in Springfield, Ohio. Rebecca is involved in community theatre in Springfield, as well as the drama ministry at Southgate Baptist Church. She and her husband, Wes, have four children. - ---------------------- ------------ - ------ - - - - - - - - ---------------- ------------ ------ - ---- - -- ------------- -- - - - -------- Bring your youth group to see I CEDARVILLE COLLEGE 1 CC Summer I Previews '97 and enjoy a day at Kings Island! July 10·11 July 14·16 July 31- August I August 14-16 will: See the NEW college video Use our athletic facilities n ..... • * \ ~ j Explore God's Word with a college professor Enjoy Kings Island (amusement park) Spend two nights in our residence halls Also: Pizza Party, Tournaments, and Games J{INGS ISIANJt Just covers everything, including your Kings Island ticket! To request registration information, call P.O. Box 601, Cedarville, Ohio 45314 12 Torch Yellow Jacket Sports Camps Schedule Boys Basketball Day Camp (ages 5-9) June 9-13 Grades 5-12 July 14-18 TeamCamp (highschool) June 19-21 Croll Coulftty Grades 9-12 (Girls) Grades 9-12 (Boys) Boys Soccer Grades 7-1 2 Boys/Girls Soccer Day Camp (grades 4-6) Girls Btrsketball Day Camp (grades 1-6) Grades 7-12 July 21-25 June 30-July4 July 7-11 July7-11 June 9-13 June 23-27 July 21-25 For a free brochure, call: 937-766-7755 or 766-7768