2003 Miracle Yearbook

SERVING THE LORD "Have you ever considered the possibility that your limitations and handicaps may prove to be the key to your usefulness in serving the Lord?" The Fall Bible Conference began on Monday,August 26,2002,as Reverend Alistair Begg ofParkside Church introduced his first message with this thought-provoking question. His Scottish accent perked listeners' ears, but the meaning of his words held the attention ofa full chapel. His humor provoked laughter; his wisdom provoked thought; his challenges provoked change. Begg used the morning and evening services to speak about topics such as attitude, the use and abuse of words,and holiness. For Wednesday morning's convocation chapel, he spoke ofthe power ofproper thinking, and that night he addressed the topic ofrelationships with thoughts from "your Uncle Allie." His kindly advice provided Biblical insight on positive characteristics for a future husband or wife. Friendly bantering between Begg and Dr. Dixon continued all week as the two flung good-naturgeodlf insults across the platform. Chuck also participated as Begg criticized the cafeteria for lack ofproper soup spoons. Various people,from students to staff, presented Begg with a wide assortment ofspoons. Unfortunately, most ofthem he declared unfit for soup. Aside from humor and powerful preaching, the music at the conference contributed to the overall atmosphere and prepared hearts for the messages that followed. Mr.Di Cuirci headed the praise team and led an especially rousing rendition of"Lion ofJudah." Begg's last message ended the conference with an important reminder from Ecclesiastes 12:1-14. He encouraged those in attendance to be mindful ofthe brevity oflife, the reality ofdeath, and the certainty ofjudgment,and with these truths in mind,to make the most ofthe opportunity of youth. < Rev. Begg takes the time before and after each service to talk with students. FALL SEMESTER 45