1998 Miracle Yearbook

Dag of Prager by Ruthanne Pierson H andsfirmly clasped,huddled groups,and bent knees oncemoremarkedtheNationalDayofPrayer.ThisyearCedarville commemorated this nationally recognized day of prayer by can- celling morning classes and dedicating a special hour and half long chapel to the topic and action of prayer. The morning began at 8:00 am with refreshments and at 8:30,groups metall overcampusto pray for the nation,missions, and unsaved parents. Since all classes were cancelled until 1:00 pm,students and faculty were free to attend the focus group and fellowship in the fervent activity ofprayer. This year has been a time of trial and tribulation for many ofthe students and college faculty and staff. The death toll numbered twenty-eight—many included parents of students, staff, and faculty members. Yet,this wasa time ofhope in the midst ofsuffering. Dr. Dixon invited Danielle Parker and Dr.Lois Baker to share their personal stories of survival from serious car accidents—two living examples of the power of prayer. Reverend Ware, a prominent African-American pastor in Indianapolis, spoke on racial reconciliation and shared his own story of provision and grace that God has extended to his family as his son remains paralyzed after a high school basketball injury. Annual prayer emphasis was again given to unsaved parents and grandparents as well as graduating seniors. Although only a day of prayer,Cedarville has purposed to honor and commemorate an activity that on this campus is a year-round event. Reverend Ware,aprominentAfricanAmerican pastor,speaks at Cedarville's day ofPrayer. all photos by Fiveland During the Day ofPrayer Chapel Service,Dr.Dixon invited Professor Dr.Lois Baker(above left), and student Danielle Parker(above right)to share their personal testimonies ofsurvival from serious car accidents—two living examples of the power of prayer. ad seven &day ofprayer 173