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4 Fellowship Christian Athletes, a spiritual investment By Colin Berry STAFF WRITER Flaying, singing, sharing, and praying—they've become part of a cherished meeting time for COURTESY OF WWW.ALSPOT.COM many students on the Guilford campus. Every Friday evening at 6:30, anywhere from five to 20 students gather in Boron Lounge to moot as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). "FCA offers op portunities to learn about the Christian faith if you are a non believer or if you have quest ions about it," says Dave Walters, fac ulty advisor to the group. "For those students who are already Christians, FCA provides a chance to grow in your faith." The group's main mission is to present Jesus Christ to ath letes, coaches, and persons in volved in sports-related activities. Because Guilford's athletes and coaches touch the entire campus, all students are welcome to attend FCA meetings. The group is not exclusive. In fact, close to half of the current members are not even involved in the school's athletic program. They simply choose to come because of the fun and Chris tian fellowship that is offered. FCA president Aaron Denton says that the group is focusing on serving as examples for the entire community, as well as learning to become more like Jesus Christ. To prepare them, they are currently reading the Book of John. "We want to start ministering and serving others inside and outside of our community," Denton stated recently. He says his aim is to in volve FCA members in more com munity-based projects like work ing in soup kitchens, assisting with Habitat for Humanity, and Features working with tutoring programs that hold service-oriented goals. However, FCA is not only about ministering to others outside the group; the organization empha sizes the importance of forming strong bonds between its members and encourages them to live lives that re flect Christian ideals. The group frequently goes bowling, skating, or to Cel ebration Station. They be lieve that it is entirely pos sible for God and fun to co exist in one's life. The values of the group are reflected in each meeting. Last week's meeting began with a game thai Denton pre pared. Each person had a different professional athlete's name taped to his/her back, and the object of the game was to guess the name by asking questions that had yes and no answers. It was a simple game that loosened up the group and prepared them to focus. Next, Carle ton Irving led the group in song. Voices singing "God is an Awesome God" and "Pharaoh, Pharaoh" permeated the silence of the Founder's lobby. Each of the songs reflected values of the Chris tian faith and the many reasons for giving your life over to God. After singing, the group gath ered in a circle and prayed before the beginning of the Bible study. Denton read scripture as members of the group shared personal sto ries, testimonies, and praises. Oth ers admitted to their weaknesses and transgressions throughout the week. Before the group left, prayer requests were taken and the group joined hands in prayer. Some people felt comfortable praying aloud, while others were silent; no one was coerced into doing any thing. Walters claims, "The group provides support, direction, and friendship for each other inside and outside of meetings." FCA members can count on each other as they develop their spirituality and invest time in their individual growth. Walters encour ages the Guilford community to come and experience an FCA meet ing because "if we are not growing, then we are spiritually dying." Guilford needs to see a spiritual flame lit right now during all of the campus's changes, and FCA mem bers believe that they just might be the ones to ignite it. Snake Eyes " nothing short of genius" By Daniel Snyder STAFF WRITER The cinematography in a Brian De Palma film is always brilliant. And with his latest of fering, Snake Eyes, De Palma's camera work is nothing short of genius, cementing his name on a list among such camera masters as Fellini, Truffaut, and Scorsese. Snake Eyes opens with a 20- minute uncut Steadicam shot which follows t he film's hero, Rick Santoro (Nicolas Cage), as he works his way through the arena of an Atlantic City casino shortly before a championship fight. As the scene progresses back stage, down stairs, and finally ringside, we learn that Cage is a corrupt Atlantic City cop whose besl friend. Kevin Dunne (Cary Sinise), is attending the light as the head of security for the U.S. Secretary of Defense. But as the fight begins Sinise is lured away by a "suspicious person," leaving Cage seated next to the Secretary FOR THE SIXTH YEAR IN A ROW THE BOOKSTORE GIVES YOU • FREE STAMPS.. .You buy the hallmark card. We give you the stamp. . MORE FREE STAMPS.. You buy the postcard. We give you the stamp. (GREETING CARDS AND POSTCARDS MUST BE NON-SALE ITEMS) WRITE YOUR MAMA! MORE GOOD STUFF... • 40% OFF all galvanized metal desk accessories • 40%0FF all mesh desk accessories • JOURNALS reg.8.95 now $7 • 20% OFF all monthly and weekly planners (because we know mama wants you to be organized) •$1 OFF MOM MUGS (Okay, DAD, too) I • PEZ CANDIES 75CENTS • And just to remind her of you... AIR HEADS BUY ONE, SET ONE FREE THE GUILFORD COLLEGE BOOKSTORE IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT OF FOUNDERS HALL. STORE HOURS ARE M-TH. 10-6, F 10-5. USE YOUR SMART CARD HERE I THEGUILFORDIAN SEPTEMBER 1 8, 1 998 as lie is killed by an assassin's bullet. As Cage begins to investigate, he comes to believe that the assas sination was in fact a conspiracy and since all of the fight's specta tors are locked inside the casino, it becomes a race against time for Cage and Sinise to find the conspirators before everyone is released. ("age's performance here is exceptional. At times, his facial expression alone shows the audi ence what he is feeling. Sinise also turns in a brilliant perfor mance. From the moment he walks onto the screen, electricity surrounds him. Both actors continue to outdo themselves with the roles they choose. Those performance's are only enhanced by He Palnia s cin ematography, through which the audience comprehends the confus ing magnitude of the situation in which these men are caught. Please see Snake Eyes, page 7
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