2004 Miracle Yearbook

SGA Chapel VokokiNain5 tg)azolonalely The auditorium grew dark as the colorful blend of three thousand voices fadedtoa whisperand then exploded into cheers with the Student Government Association'sweeklyproclamation—les Friday!" SGA chapel services were engaging, relaxing, and honest. From memorable moments creatively designed to stimulate student unity, to the heartfelt praise led by Ivan Batista and the SGA band,Fridayswere a great time to connect with other students throughfunand worship. Hilarious skits and videos only Cedarville students could truly appreciate were a regular routine. With parodies of popular movies and dramatic clipsoftheDixonStatue, many students found SGA chapels to be an excellent way to unwind at the end ofa busy week.In the words ofAngel Voris ('07),"I love SGA chapels!" Greg Guiler,theSGA Chaplain,gave regular messages concerning the immanence ofGod's prophetic plan for the church and the crucial responsibility that Christians have to seek to emulate Christ as we look eagerly forward to the SecondComing.Gregused Biblicalappeals to each of the five senses, tying his encouragementand instructionto poignant imagery. SGA chapel services were as diverse asthey were exciting.On some Fridays, extended periods of prayer, song, and testimony brought Cedarville students together in deeper worship. On one occasion, a symbolic representation of the ancientJewishTemple was explored to help connectstudentsto the rich legacy of Biblical history and the fascinating metaphorical ties between the Old and New Testaments. During each service, leaders achieved diversityinworship throughvisual art, lighting, and times of silence and renewal. Josh Moody('07)summed it all up:"SGA chapels have been a source of encouragement and uplifting to me in my spiritual walk with God." Bring on the next remove. John Haber's clarinet providessooth- ing music that enhances the worship. WalterStrickland poundsawayon hisdrums with the worship team.(Above Right) MattKaufmaninterviewsathletesduringSGA Chapel. 188 Activities