2012 Miracle Yearbook

Every Monday,Dr. Brown speaks in chapel, but occasionally, his wife,Lynne,joins him on stage. a. round 9:45 each weekday, a swarm of college students flocked toward the Dixon Ministry Center, anticipating the upcoming chapel sermon. Though each hour consisted of a new message and offered the audi- ence new perspectives on how to live a godly life, it was undeniable that weekly Monday and Fridaychapels were perhapssome ofthe services which students enjoyed most. For the majority of students, the mere thought of waking up each Monday and starting the beginning of a new school week was quite dreadful. However, University President, Dr. Brown, never failed to encourage audience members through his deep and insightful messages. This school year, Dr. Brown delivered wisdom on "Sharpening the Christ-Centered Mind." Attendees at these chapels were challenged to persevere through trials related to their faith,stretched to develop a strong biblical worldview, persuaded to engage and assist those outside of God,and ultimately influenced to seek a deeper under- standing of Christ. Friday chapels (also known as SGA chapels) were highly regarded for their amazing capability to combine both humor and meaning into their productions.Studentleaders often incorporated a hilarious skit or video clip promoting upcoming campus events, guidance of the student body in an incredible worship time,and closure of the hour with animportant message from SGA chaplain, Chris Voltz, who brought attention to serious issues regarding the Christian life and provided wisdom on how individuals could improve their walk with the Lord. These chapels were obviously well-spent, not only for their community-building aspect but most importantly for their ability to trans- form lives and refocus hearts on Christ. Even with lack of sleep, upcoming exams, or high- stress moments, students had the opportunity to spend an hour in the morning reflecting on God'slove and provision upon their lives. Truly, there could be no better wayto begin each day.