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October, 1955 THE PILOT Page Three THE PASTOR'S PEN By Rev. John S. Farrar HOW TO LIVE? "How to live?—that is the es sential question for us. Not how to live in the mere material sense only, but in the widest sense .... To prepare us for complete living is the function which education has to discharge; and the only rational mode of judging of any educational course is, to judge in what degree it discharges such function.” With these words Herbert Spencer presents a basic concept as to the purpose of education. There may be many motives for beginning a course of college studies, but if such studies do not direct one to complete living, then they may be judged to be non- essential. You have come to Gardner-Webb this year with your dreams and hopes. It is the intention of the col lege to help you in the growth of a useful personality, taut this is almost impossible if in your mind there is an inferior motive for coming to college. Such false motives as pre paring to make money or to gain office or recognition on the basis of college training is fundamentally foreign to a Christian college. There fore, the way in which your aca demic endeavours, here or elsewhere, may be brought to the point of high est potential good is two-fold. As an individual thirsts for the truth he comes to his studies with open mind and heart, for the whole truth gives freedom and liberty to a person. A course of studies that stirs the student to a more diligent search for the truth is a course that con tributes both directly and indirectly to complete living. We believe that the sum of all truth is Jesus Christ and that in Him a discovery of truth in any realm of knowledge adds beauty and meaning to one’s way of life. To enthrone Jesus Christ in mind and heart is the doorway to full knowledge. One’s own personal faith and devotion to Christ is ab solutely essential or the search for the truth will be a sheer fantasy. There is education without Jesus Christ, but it is fragmentary and does not fully prepare one to live. The academic pursuits made in the knowledge of Christ have as their end a full and purposeful character dedicated to God and man. One’s educational course may be so confining that he loses sight of people, and instead of living hap pily with others he finds himself absorbed in methods, records, form ulas, discoveries and projects. Christian education proposes to help us know the truth but almost equal ly as important is her guidance in the respect of the dignity and worth of persona. Education is woefully incomplete until we learn to hold in high regard and honor other people, regardless of race or creed. At this point true Christian education has a key that can open the door to a more harmonious world. When we respect one another on the individ ual level, as Christians, we are abid ing under the principle of Christ in which he taught His followers to love one another. “How to live?—this is the es sential question for us.” To know the truth and to acknowledge the worth of man is but to make o,ur student days what we dream for in our adult years. State B. S. U. Choir By JIMMY SIDES The state B. S. U. Choir pro ject has been an undertaking for the past three years. Many methods and techniques have been tried, but they all seemed to fail. This year is the critical year for the project. If the choir project is a failure, the complete choir program will be abolished for several years. The choir, if successful, will sing at the B. S. U. Fall Convention, November 4-6, at the First Baptist Church in Greensboro and will also undertake a State Tour. The State Tour will take the members of the choir into some of the largest churches in our state and will end during Student Week at Ridgecrest. The State Tour will last about ten days. Four students from Gardner-Webb have made application for the choir. They are Robert Ledford, Carroll Kurby, Dillard Hyatt and Elva Mill er. We should be proud of these students who are willing to dedicate part of their time for such a worth while project. I am sure that they will find a great deal of pleasure and God’s blessing in this work. Six grand choral numbers have been planned and the music will be mailed to each member so they may begin learning the music. BAPTIST STUDENT UNION'S FIRST WEEK'S ACTIVITIES On September 1, 1955, a joyful group of Baptist Student Union Ex ecutive Council members came back to G. W. C. full of excitement and expectations for the coming year. Some of them were very weary, but the thrill of just being back on “their stomping grounds” lifted their weariness. They had a meeting on Friday, September 2. Plans had been made before the closing of the previous school year for the annual Baptist Student Union-Freshman party. Now all that had to be done was to put ideas into reality. What seemed to be a relatively easy task turned out to be headaches and backaches for many of them. After several meetings the council saw their dreams becoming a reality. They welcomed the “green” fresh men and tried to give them an in sight into B. S. U. and explained to each that the B. S. U. was a pro gram for them and how each could benefit from it. On the freshman’s first night, they were introduced to the B. S. U. executive council, told about some of the religious activities, and also told of the part they would have in this program. The B. S. U.-Freshman party was enjoyed by all; however, there were several cases of nervous jitters brought about by a well planned “house or horrors.” Refreshments were served after a fashion show by the loveliest dolls of Gardner- Webb. An inspiring devotion by the Reverend John S. Farrar, was the perfect ending for an exciting day. This party night ended the first week of Baptist Student Union ac tivities. All of you are Baptist Stu dent Union members. Let’s make this year a glorious one for our Lord, Jesus Christ. "God's World —My Life — Now" By LEE JEFFERIS Fast approaching is the date which has been set aside for State B. S. U. Convention. The theme for this convention is centered around the thought, “God’s World—^My Life— Now.” This is a missionary cen tered theme, and some of the prin cipal speakers, Elmer West and Dr. Frank Haubach are internationally known missionaries. From every view the convention promises to be a great one, but with proper prep aration it can be transformed into a truly life-changing week-end for all present. Only through your prayers can the proper preparations be made for this great undertaking. During the weekend of Nov. 4-6 history will be made. It is up to the students of Gardner-Webb campus and the campus of every other col lege in North Carolina whether or not this convention is a success. Many hours have been put into this convention for you, the Christian student. For purposes of securing rooms and other preparations, a registration fee of $1.00 must be sent into the State B. S. U. office not later than October 18. Support this program which was organized for you, with your prayers and your at tendance. "LISTEN" Scripture on Love I John 3:16,17 Love Impels Sacrifice Toward Every Need As students of Gardner-Webb Col lege, we know that a person needs food for physical body, clothing to protect his body and the Gospel or Word of God to feed his spiritual life. Most of us have these neces sities of life, but there are people who live in other parts of the world that need these necessities. We believe that most of us as Christians have the Love of Christ in our hearts that will impel us to give sacrificially to the needy across the lands. We hope and trust that each of us will give willingly that our offering will be a blessing to the needy and at the same time en rich and bless our lives. God has challenged us to give. Let us read Luke 6:38 from God’s Word. Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. We feel if we use this branch of service of the B. S. U. rightfully that there will be no such things as “Campus Boundary.” It is our belief that our campus will be world- Ten Reasons Why I Swear 1. It pleases mother so much. 2. It is a fine mark of manliness. 3. It proves I have self control. 4. It indicates how clearly my mind operates. 5. It makes my conversation so pleasing to everybody. 6. It leaves no doubt in anyone’s mind as to my good breeding. 7. It impresses people that I have more than ordinary education. 8. It Is an unmistakable sign of culture and refinement. 9. It makes me a very desirable personality among women and children and in respectable society. 10. It is my way of honoring God who said “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God The favorite excuse of many is— “I DON’T MEAN ANYTHING BY IT.” Tell that to the judge the next time you are arrested for speeding! Explain to him, “It’s just a habit with me.” Try coming to work drunk for a month. Remind your boss that “I don’t mean anything by it. It is just a habit with me.” YOU CAN’T POOL GOD! If you cannot kid the judge; if you cannot fool your boss; how do you think you can fool God? It is written, “Swear not at all.” God says, “Be not deceived. God is not mocked.” “The Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name HOW TO QUIT. Pray, right now. Ask God to for give you for your wickedness. Open your heart to the Son of God. Ac cept Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord. Ask Him to cleanse you. to save your soul, and make you a real Christian. Read your Bible daily and urge others to give their hearts to wide. If this be true our visions wUl be changed about the world, about, others, and about ourselves; which will remode our lives in Christian Love and Christian Brotherhood. Since some of us can’t give much,' will all want to pray for the needy because the love of Christ works through various means. What can you and I do about this situation of helping to feed the hungry mouths and hearts? Give sacrificially, pray, humbly snd sin cerely for the needy, and some of us may want to give our livf s for this great cause.
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