2007 Miracle Yearbook

r i very weekday the campus gathered together in the Jeremiah Chapel to worship.There men an' women of God were brought to Cedarville to share their testimonies and the Scriptures — often bringing a bit offresh air to students'hectic class schedules. This year's chapel theme was"Going and Making Disciples,"challenging students to act upon Christ' final commission.President Dr. Bill Brown brought this message to our attention each Monday.His messages were often considered a highlight ofthe chapel schedule,and junior Jessica Daugherty noted, "I'm glad that I'm at a school where the president speaks every Monday to the student body. It really shows his involvement and interest in seeing Cedarville students grow in Christ"Dr.Brown focused on different aspects of Matthew 28:16-20(which,according to junior Bob Thalman,"Makes it a lot easier to remember his messages"),emphasizing many highlights ofthe text concerning our charge to make disciples. Other speakers also encouraged us in this aim,sharing their own experiences spreading the gospel Steve Haas,vice president of World Vision,told oftravels to Africa where many suffer from AIDS.Haas reminded us that for many ofthese people,the gospel of Christ is the only hope they have left to cling t° Other speakers,such as Steve Saint(son of missionary Nate Saint, killed while reaching the Waodoni tribe ofthe Amazon)shared not only the sufferings,but also thejoys of sharing the gospel with those who've never heard. As a Christ-centered community,time spent in chapel played a key role in encouraging the student body in their walks with Christ. Freshman Asheritah Oana commented,"Those fifty minutes of worshiPing God,praying for others,and listening to the Word wasthe highlight of my day.During that time I could place all my other worries aside and come together with the community of believers to focus on God:' n Dr. Brown shares with the student body about going and making disciples in one of his weekly addresses. • Dr. Robert Priest ofTrinity Evangelical Divinity School speaks for this year's Staley Lecture. l ■ Scott Lehr shares a powerful testimony, reminding us how true the song is- "My God is so big,so strong and so mighty, there's nothing my God cannot do, for you!"