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>i4 si—. :• “^,^.-2Sb3 I In Page 2 OnPitiCli * t ELECTION 1980-The Evangelical Influence The TM'esidentlfll eleptinn of IQftfl In the nast few vpara thAt*A haa nartar fliinnArtarfi ara dlflilhiflinned by Karen McCiee I am not a “charismatic”. Verses 12-31 speaks of the body erf However, I have been in many Christ and his church and tells of situations wiUi people whom I how each person performs a considered charlsmatica. I have specific part for that body. Yet witnessed the gifts of the Holy when I attend Quiet Waters Spirit in the speaking of t(Migues, Presbyterian Church, no one prophesy, and heading. At flrst ^Pesks in tongues or performs these experiences were quite miracles. Nearby though, at the frightening. Yet after several Holy Ghost’s Evangelical Temple e:q>osures to revivals and other ^ Pentecost, miracles are services and most importantty, performed and things are study in the Bible, I’ve begun to preyhesied by every member, restlize that God gives different “ ^ ^ body in Christ gifts to different per^le in order to functiwi as individual parts, serve the pec^le without the gifts, we must worship together and I Corinthians 12:4-7 says, “There benefit from all of the gifts and are different kinds of spiritual Lo*^ gives to each one gifts, but the same spirit gives ®oly way for this to them. There are different waj^ of hoppen is ttverngh love for your serving, but the same Lord is fellow Christian. “Love one served. There are different warmly as Christian abilities to perform service. The and be ^gcr to show Spirit’s presence is shown in some another. Romans way in each person for the good of 12:10. alL” (Today’s English Version) The iH-esidential election of 1980 is presenting itself as an inevitable crossroad in American future direction. The choices are stark and contrasting with each can didate presenting his version of progress to the American people. Each one believing that only the ideology which he stands for can put America back on the road of prosperity again. Reagan is the herald champion of free enterprise and small government; Carter leads the fanction of our nation which believe that government programs and administration are the answer to our nation’s ills and Anderson is sometimes cited as the prince of moral liberalism. Roscoe Drummand, syndicated columnist, stated “there is evidence-too much evidence- that we are about to be plunged into one of the bitterest, most devlsive, epithet-laden presidential cam paigns we have experienced for a long time.” But the question this article concerns itself with is what ^d of effect will the evangelicals have on thie year’s presidential election. ‘in the past few years there has been a growing number of Christian political forces developing across our nation. This year an increasing numter of evangelicals have become in volved in the electoral process. This is evident in the numerous Christian views scattered throughout the Republican plat form this year. An evangelical is described as someone who has had “a born- again conversion, accepts the Bible literally for all doctrine, and feels an urgent duty to spread their faith.” It Is estii^ted that 40-60 million Americans are evangelicals. The potential for influence by the evangelicals is enormous. 1,300 radio stations are owned by evangelicals-that is, 1 out of every 7 in the United States. One third (rf all commercial publishing is evangelically owned and a world wide complex of T.V . and radio outlets is also controlled by evangelical organizations. Last election. Carter enjoyed wide-spread evangelical support. But tto year, many ClufstianI A Campus Full of Unity As the previous article talked about unity of Christians, I would like to emphasize campus unity for the 8(^1 school year. As Christians, we are commissioned to “go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:” (Matt. 28:19). I believe that our im mediate concern should be our own campus-Montreat. The reason for this belief is because until our own lives are right with the Lord we can not expect someone else to follow us or pattern themselves after our lives. Unity is being one in the Spirit, one in love of one another and one in actions. The Lord says that the greatest love we can have is the love for a friend (John 15:13), and to willingly lay down our lives for them, n Cor. 12:15 also em phasis love for people: “Iwlll^ve all I have and myself as well in order to help you. Will you love me less because I love you so much?” (GNV) Unity, a love for each other and ourselves, being there when we are needed, making someones day with a smile, sharing, caring, and giving. Let’s practice unity this year and the rest of our lives. If you, as a student, have any comments please submit them to theAletheia. The box is in the front office. The Editor by Nancy Corbin One ci Mootreat’s own saints had a very attractive summer. Ted Clark, a sophomore from Wilmington, NC, went to Belgium this summer with others involved in Operation Mobilization, a missionary society that trtdns missionaries. Ted spent one month with a “blitz team” in Loiven, Belgium (located 10 khn from Brussels). Ted’s squad was one of about 100 squads located throughout the entire country of Belgium. Elach squad covered a little part of the country. Ted was involved in street witnessing, open air -ministering in shopping centers or in town squares-he talked to people in pubs, but the majority of his w(Ht consisted of door to door ministry. He passed out bodes about the Chrikian life and Bibles In the languages French and Dutch. Over (Hie million tracks were ^ven out These people are hungry for the Lor± Ted explained that Belgium has less Christians than Seeds Planted in Belgium India does. Immigrants are packing into Europe. For about 1% years Ted has been working toward missionary work, but this is the first opportunity he has had. This ORiortunlty to work m the mission field in Belgium has convinced Ted more than ever tot missions is where the Lord wants him. He learned the Importance of prayer and fellowship with the team members. He said tot they needed to pray for each other or fights would break out. He learned to rely not only on the Lord for dally strength, but on the others. Sometimes they would have all night prayer meetings for missionaries striving to get the Gospel into conununist countries, and other definite nee^not Just nonsensical utterances. Ted’s team lived in tents, sleeping wherever they could find a place. They slept mostly in farmer’s fields. The food toy ate was what they got by faith. In other words, they didn’t go to Belgium on a paved road, but on faith and learning to trust in God for meeting their every need. Ted said that with all the constant moving he did made him feel like a nomad. Ted says tot he did this out of his love for Jesus. He stood up for what he felt was right. He ex plained tot what he did may not have always been right, but to only person he has to answer to is Jesus. The Lord is the only One who can judge justly. He looks at the heart, wlut is on the inside. He judges why and not how you do something. This makes Ted feel victorious. These teams planted a lot of seeds this summer. The harvest will come in another couple of years, Ted says. A lot of team members grew in the Lord. They got out of toir ministry more than what they put into it. The mission field takes dedication,, and if you are not devoted, you are sent home. People mo^ you and laugh at you. S(Hnetimes you have to standalone. The mission field is a Carter supporters are disillusi(xied by the record of his preceding term. It seems now tot Reagan is “singing their tune” with a little more clarity ton Carter ever did. After the “Washington for Jesus” demonstration, in which 2,000 Christians marched on Washin^n calling the nation back to GoA a member of the Carter campaign contacted the organizers of to event asking toir opinion on which way to evangelical vote would go this year. With all three can didates claiming a born-again religion coupled ^th conservative politics and conservative economics, Reagan might take a large portitm of to evangelical vote. The question will probably not be decided until to preachers decide whether or not to offer endorsement of political can didates or only to suggest them. It is certainly becoming more evident tot whoever does win this election will have to opportunity to be herald as a great savior of to American nation or remembered as to captain who went down with his ship. - SURVEY - Of M(xitreat — Anderson Students REAGON Reagon Carter Anderson 48 22 7 percent percent percent 'Undecided 23 percent (leaning to) Reagon Carter Anderson 6 3 1 percent percent percent No One 13 percent good learning ffeld. Ted learned that “God is not limited by you. You have to step out of to way and let God use you.” “Jesus is Lord, and to sooner we realize this the better off we’re gonna be.” If anyone is interested in Operation Mobilization or in missions in general contact Ted Clark or Francie Griffin. In formation (HI projects coming up during to conoing year are being worked up now. THANK GOD! by Nancy Corbin Needless to say God is un ceasingly Worthy of our praise. Yet many times man overlook life’s simple pleasures which are actually some of God’s great miracles. About two weeks ago Montr«at experienced a severe water shortage. Did anyone notice that the day after the shortage was announced in convocation min came? SLOWLY AT FIRST, THEN HARDER AND HARDER. It rained every day for seven consecutive days. God answered prayer. Someone or a lot of s(Hneones had enough faith to ask God for rain. God was faithful. Rain might have made to ground muddy and slippery or maybe rain made getting to and from class just a little bit awkward, but rain was essential. And in this case rain was a blessing. Thank You Father!
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