2002 Miracle Yearbook

DAY OF PRAYER Faculty and stu- dents offer prayer requests together on their knees. Cedarville's Day ofPrayer on October 31 found students presenting their requests to God on behalfoftheir friends, their family, and their country. During chapel, Drs. Colman and Clevenger led the student body in praise choruses and responsive readings, focusing on the holiness and goodness ofGod. Guest speaker Reese Kauffman, President ofChild Evangelism Fellowship, not only encouraged students to be avid in their prayer lives, but he also cast a vision for the hurting children ofthe world — particularly those in what he called the"4 — 14 Window"(between the ages of4 and 14)and the children ofprisoners. After Kauffman spoke, faculty members prayed for specific needs,including direction for the seniors and salvation for unsaved parents and grandparents. Students then split up into small groups to pray. Following chapel,students had the option to attend "In Prayer with the Psalms" led by Wade Harris ofElijah's Fire and other prayer gatherings. Students enjoyed the opportunity to step back from their academic pressures and devote the morning to prayer. Sophomore Leanne Jones said, This year's day ofprayer was very encouraging and uplifting... I have several family members that I have a lot ofspiritual burden for, and today, God reminded me about patience and trusting in Him... I really enjoyed the speaker and what he had to say about the importance ofprayer in every day life." Jones put it plainly, stating the purpose ofthe Day ofPrayer: "Overall, today really helped me to focus once again on how important prayer is - every day." Together in a circle of prayer, students lift their needs to God on this special day of prayer. Students spend the uninterrupted hour praising God for His goodness.