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13, 197i,i r cps Volume xlix, number 9 MARS HILL, NORTH CAROLINA FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1975 HAPPENINING Hi dding iu2>ah by Sarah Traylor ^ What is Happening ^5? It’s a new and 'different idea here Mars Hill College, an idea that has ^Squired a lot cf worl; ^ime, and prayer. I How did Happening begin? Well... J^at's hard to say. actual beginning Ray Bennett and Bob Melvin. They ®lt there was a need spiritual renewal the campus. But to accomplfeh this, a problem. So the gentlemen got to- V®ther and devised a ^®t of people from ^ious organizations I' Campus. These peo- , ® became what is now cwn a the Spiritual He: th: hewal Committee. Is committee met in ^y November to de- Mo what to do. c of the members a revival would S bhe answer. But what, where, and were questions could not be an- ijj^^bed at this time. Meeting was dis- with no defin- ® answers. (j the end of De- ®r the Fellowship .Christian Athletes had an answer °he of the ques- . Albert Long, "letter sweater from Durham, N. ^ °bina became the ^®wer to "who". ber the main ques- tjj. was answered ■^gs began to snow ball. People from the Spiritual Renewal Com mittee, FCA, and the Christian Student MovementCCSM)began to volunteer for the various committees necessary to handle the revival. Albert Long is a graduate of Durham High School where he was an outstanding athlete majoring in aU four major sports. His athletic excel lence carried over in to his collegiate ca rreer at the Uiversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Albert is the second of only two athletes to ever letter in four sports there. It was dxiring these years that many of Albert's classmates referred to him as die "letter sweater kid." Following his excel lence in the athletic spotlight he embarked upon a fine ins\irance career. He became disatisfied with what the insurance business offered his spiritual life. Albert then be gan to answer the cd.1 of God as a spokesman on a part-time basis. It was during these efforts that he came on the"Master coach's team". Albert has been successful as a full-time evangelist for a little over two years and ranks as one of our most called up on national youth speaker. His trade marks are excitement, happiness, delivery, and the ability to never leave his audi- ItESTEB MATTE ence without the Tin derstanding that he has filled the same shoes they are wearing today. With little hesitation, this wri ter feels that Albert Long is the answer to the prayers of all those involved in Happening '75. Albert Long is not the only person in volved in Happening '75. Other guests will also be present to share their love of the Lord with MHC. Debbie Bingham will also be here. Debbie is a senior at ING-CH. She has shared her love of the Lord many times throughout N.C. since she was chosen Miss Congeniality 1973 at the Miss North Caro1ina pageant. Lester Matte, also a native of Durham,N.C. will give a testimony for the Lord through a karate exhibition. Lester is an, instruc tor of karate in Dur ham and holds a black belt degree. Randy Atcheson who is a student at Julliard. School of Music in New York, will be sharing his talents of playing the piano and organ. Randy has received recognition of his own by the only student permit ted to major in both piano and organ. He also has acquired the honor of giving a concert ii the Kennedy Center this spring. Albert hopes to bring with him someone who will be able to give a testimony dealing with the athletic aspect of life. The revival will be held January 27-29 Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights. Chambers Gymnasium will be the site of the Monday meeting which will begin at 7:30 PM. The First Baptist Church of Mars Hill will be the meeting place on Tuesday and Wednesday nights which will also begin at 7:30 PM each night. Each mem ber of Mars Hill Col lege is invited to attend as well as people from Mars Hill and its surrounding areas. Those involved in the revival pray it will be a blessing to each and everyone r. ^ "v ' X that attends. Each night is guaranteed to be a new and ex citing experience. So now the questions of who, what, where, and when have been an swered. All that is needed is your atten dance. I 3 •’ij n , 'i'- I . . . V?-f { /] ^ '1 '5 ALBERT LONG-TEE LETTER SWEATER KID DEBBIE BINGHAM
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