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n March 1 through ‘his vvill be held at 10 a.m. in the
cations are availably] Chapel. Both Clark and Mills are
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a native of Western North
topic during this evei’ia and received his degree from
! to be introduced ^'College. He began his career at
world in a relaxed s^hlander Center in eastern Ten-
t is $1, and the ch%. Since then he has worked as a
other cultures in a f|ist, fundraiser, and manager of
rtunity that should ' interest organizations in Ap-
lia, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming
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nds of the Earth, the Washington,
ased advocacy agency, which
ly merged with The Environmen-
ilicy Institute and the Cceanic
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a in contemporary thought from-
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]. writing, and consulting for a
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Club Books, and the recently
ed “In Praise of Nature,"
hed by Island Press. The Sym-
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/ledge in Transition,” and is
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Mars Hill, North Carolina
Friday, March 8, 1991
MHC Plans Spiritual Awakening Conference 1991
Machelle Cathey
Co-editor
The MHC Student Union Board has
announced a Spiritual Awakening-
Conference to be held March 18-22. The
conference will consist of several
speakers and special programs. The
Board decided to sponsor the 5-day
conference in an attempt to diversify the
types of activities planned for students.
Because all students are required to pay
student activity fees, the Board felt that
they should strive to present a variety of
activities that many students would
enjoy. The Spiritual Awakening Con
ference is not designed to take the place
of Christian Focus Week, which is now
being held alternate years rather than
every year as in the past. According to
Board member James Williams, the pur
pose of the conference is to have an ef
fect on the spiritual lives of students and
help with spiritual questions that stu
dents may be facing. Williams ex
pressed the hope that the conference
will continue in subsequent years.The
Conference begins on Monday, March
18, when Mr. Steve Norton will speak in
Broyhill Chapel at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Norton
currently works with Blue Ridge Broad-
castingWVFGW-WMIT in Black Mountain
and attends Fruitiand Bible College. In
addition, he works with prison ministries
in the area and serves as a counselor at
Bethel Colony, a substance abuse cen
ter in Lenoir, NC. Norton has had pre
vious experience in secular
broadcasting, including a job with CNN
in Atlanta. He will share from his own ex
periences, including his prison sen
tence. Cn Tuesday night, Mr. Bob
Featherstone, Executive Assistant to-
Billy Graham, will bring a message en
titled, “Why Christianity is Such a Big
Deal.” Featherstone is heard daily on his
nationally syndicated program, “Think
About It,” and does ministry updates on
Dr. Graham’s “Hour of Decision” broad
cast. He is the recipient of the Distin
guished Service Award from the
National Association of Religious-
Broadcasters. He has previously served
as Secretary of the Home Missions
Board of the Baptist General Con
ference in Chicago and Associate Dean
of Bethel Theological Seminary in St.
Paul, MN. Mr. Featherstone is currently
retired and living in Asheville. The New
Beginning Singers will bring special
music at Tuesday night’s service. Dr.
Evelyn Carter Spencer, affectionately
known as “Rev. Ev,” will speak Wednes-
Monday - Steve Norton
day night. An ordained minister and
member of the International Association
of Women Ministers, Dr. Spencer has
conducted seminars at many colleges
and universities. This dynamic and
down to earth speaker has traveled to all
50 states and several countries during
her ministry. She has worked in all the
media and is the author of the book. No
Ground. Dr. Spencer is the co-pastor of
a church in her hometown of Oakland,
CA. In addition, she is a mother,
grandmother, and great-grandmother.
MHC’s Gospel Choir will provide the
special music at this service, which
promises to be an exciting one. On
Thursday night, the Continental Singers
will bring their worldwide “Set Them
Free” tour to MHC. This 35-member
group consists of young people be
tween the ages of 16 and 25 and is in its
24th year of existence. All of the Mon-
day-Thursday services will be held in
Broyhill Chapel at 7:00 p.m. Each night,
a gathering in the Fellowship Hall follow
ing the services will give students the op
portunity to meet the speakers on a
personal level. On Friday night. Carman
will perform at the Asheville Civic Center
as part of his “Revival in the Land” world
tour. Carman began his musical minis
try in 1980 and was recently named-
Christian Entertainer of the Year by
Billboard Magazine. The event begins at
7:00 p.m., and doors open at 6:00. Ad
mission is free, and MHC will provide
transportation so that students may at
tend together. Information about attend
ing the concert will be provided at each
night of Spiritual Awakening Week.The
Spiritual Awakening Conference 1991
promises to bring spiritual renewal and
excitement to MHC during the last week-
before Spring Break. Each night will be
a unique experience. All students and
faculty are encouraged to attend.
Tuesday - Bob Featherstone
Wednesday - Rev. Evelyn Spencer
Thursday - Continental Singers
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Friday ■ Carman