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me 'BANNER^, Page l.Sept. 27, 1974 IJr. Staples Excited About '74 Enrollment BOB GRAZIANO and his daughter in front of Kingdom Hall "I am very excited about the enrollment this year, our 25th anniversary. It is the largest we have had in the history of our school," said Dr. James Staples, president of Ca 1 i for nia Baptist College. The latest enrollment figures were 734 enrolled students as of the 24th. Dr. Staples, who tries to make as much contact with the students as he can, said that he was encouraged also by the spirit that the new students exemplified. Dr. Staples said that he was also excited about the student lead revival. "I think," said Dr. Staples, "that when students speak to students there is more meaning. It sets a good tone." One of the ways that President Staples gets a chance to talk to students is by eating with them in the cafeteria. He said many students have expressed a feeling of openness, of caring, and of loving, especially from students that have transfered from secular schools. CBC is on a better financial footing this year, according to Dr. Staples, and finding financial support for the school is one Of Dr. Staples' most important jobs. He traveled over 35,000 miles last year on the ground, traveling to speaking engagements for CBC. Dr. Staples said, "One of the most encouraging things Academic Dean Carleton and I heard recently was from the dean of one of our old line Southern Baptist universities. He said, Our recruiters wfio come back from California these days, tell us there is not the interest there used to be in our university, but instead Southern Baptists are high on their own California Baptist College and young people want to go to their own school.' " Ministerial Alliance oud okaz-iaww anu nis uaugnier in ii uiu oi rviiiguuiii nan sets a good tone. /'""I T\ • T* • ■ t h u> w/t n' rl ^ays ttevlve» nevive! U^nOuCLtT S rV IITI\5S$\5S -LJloCyUooULl By GEORGE LEWIS about 10 percent. But, because EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is the first in a series of fife off- campus interviews and reports by Banner editor Fred Parsons. This first interview, regarding the Jehovah's witness faith, is presented in two parts, the second part to appear in next Friday's, Oct. 4, Banner. The editor wished to draw no conclusions from his conversation with Mr. Robert Graziano, who represents the faith, and intended only to expose a branch of Christianity that is often subject to curiosity. Parsons is not a Jehovah's Witness. Bob Graziano is a respected member of his congregation, one of four congregations of the faith, in Hemet. In order to respond in a way that would best represent his faith, Graziano did not answer the questions of the interviewer spontaneously, but taped his answers at his leisure. The brother, John, who is referred to in the interview, is the brother of the editor. John Parsons is a Jehovah's Witness. How many Jehovah's Witnesses are there? Last year there were 1,656,673 baptised persons regularly, that is, each month, engaging in the field ministry - preaching, with 3,662,407 world wide in attendance at the Kingdom Halls for the memorial celebration April 17. Who founded your faith? Jehovah's Witnesses feel that this question should be answered by giving the ancient and modern history of Jehovah's Witnesses. Since Jehovah's Witnesses are not a sect but are an association of men and women who put God's service first and line up with Bible principles, they are part ofthe group of Witnesses that began with the first true Witness of God - Abel. It was Jehovah God who spoke of his people as Witnesses in saying, "You are my witnesses, and I am God", Isaiah 43:12. And it was Jehovah's son Christ Jesus who said, "You will be witnesses of me to the most distant part ofthe earth." It was the apostle Paul who referred to Abel, Enoch, Anuk, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, and the prophets as "so great a cloud of witnesses," Acts 1:8. So witnesses of Jehovah existed all the way back to Abel. In modern times Jehovah's Witnesses began their activities in the early 1870's. In iS/O enarles I. Russell, brought up by God-fearing Presbyterian parents, was not satisfied with the sectarian explanation ofthe Bible given him, so he started a Bible study class with several of his friends. They discovered many of the Biblical truths that had been hidden by Christian traditions. In 1879, to help in his work, the first issue of the Watchtower was published. Circulation of that first issue was 6,000. Today it has grown to over 8 million each issue, and it's a semi-montly magazine. It is published in 72 languages. In 1881 what has become the Watch- tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, the legal corporation today of Jehovah's Witnesses, was organized by Russell and was incorporated and chartered in 1884. That is how the work began that is now carried on by Jehovah's Witnesses in 208 lands. Theology can really spin the mind. How confused are you? The answer to this is quite simple. Yes, theology, as taught by many, is confusing. Theology is confusing only if we use the wisdom of this, and I underline the word this, world, in place of God's word-the Bible. In 1 Corinthians 3:19, it brings that out. It states, from the New World translation, "for wisdom of this world is foolishness with God." However, Psalm 119, 105 states, from the King James translation, "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." So from this we can draw the conclusion that studying the Bible without the traditions and teachings of men would really be as a light or a lamp to one's life. There would be no confusion and minds spinning. Why do you not refer to yourselves as God's Witnesses? God is merely a title, justaspresident, king, or judge are titles. Today, as in the past, there are many gods worsnipped in ditterent lands. To distinguish Himself from the false gods, the true God has given Himself a personal name. And this sets Him apart from all the others. The importance of the name was attested to by Jesus in Acts 15:14, where it states this, New World translation, "Simon has related thoroughly how God has for the first time turned his attention to the nations to take out of them a people for his name." Why do you not refer to your place of worship as "church?" Many people speak-of the buildings in which people meet as churches. But di you know that the Bible never does? In the Bible the word church always refers to people. The Greek word Ecclesia, which is translated "church" or "congregation," literally means "that which is called out." And it refers to a group of persons called out from among others for a particular purpose. But it is used as the equivalent of the Hebrew word gahal: a congregationorassembly. Since Jesus instructed his disciples to "seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness," (Mat. 6:33) Jehovah's Christian Witnesses meet in halls to be instructed and encouraged in their seeking that kingdom first; hence the name Kingdom Hall. (Continued on page 3) By GEORGE LEWIS Staff Writer Revival has hit this place! At least that's the hope of Campus Student Ministries and the Ministerial Alliance as they put on their third annual Student-led Revival. It's been happening since the 23rd in the Book of Life building at 7 p.m. each evening and will end today at this week's chapels. Rick Warren started the speaking on Monday night, followed by Jim Christman, Darrell Walker, Matt Brooks, and Larry Beam. Gordon Davidson spoke at Wediies day's chapel, with Jack Barling speaking today. Joe Daniel, chairman of the Music Committee for the Revival, headed up the student-organized brass band, which played on Tuesday, Thursday, and today. The school's own brass band played for chapel Friday. Soloists were Toni Plemens, Don Fugate, and the Scott Brothers. The Ministerial Alliance provided the counseling needed when people were touched by the messages. Rich Young, president of the CSM, told the Banner that atmosphere of the revival was to be serious. According to Young,attitude was to be the major difference between this revival and a chapel service. A wide variety of things could happen at a chapel service, right down to a 'fun' chapel service. But Young said he expected the speakers to say serious things, and he expected changes to happen. So what was hoped for was a church atmosphere. Young added that the turnout for these revivals has usually been about 10 percent. But, because the planners of the revival had been taking this whole revival to God, they expected a larger turnout than that. 25 th Homecoming Planned Already Plans are now in the making for this year's "very special' Homecoming, special this year because CBC is celebrating its 25th anniversary. . Alumni from the past 25 years will be involved in activities hosted by the various clubs and classes on campus. The tentative plans include a music festival, an alumni, faculty and student golf tournament and a banquet during the festivities. Because it is the 25th anniversary of CBC, Dr. Olie T. Brown, associate professor of religion, urges as many alumni and present students as possible to participate. Grad List Totals 24 The office of the registrar has announced that 24 students graduated from California Baptist College in August, bringing the total for the year 1973-74 to 119. Since the college was founded there have been 1405 graduates. Of the summer graduates, six were religion majors, five business administration, and three psychology, with the others spread over several departments and diversified majors. Librarians Encouraged By Improved Services Opportunities Open in Ministries By KATHI BRADLEY Staff Writer Most students got acquainted with Campus Student Ministries at the C.S.M. Festival. We cannot stress the importance of C.S.M. enough. The importance it can have in the spiritual life of our campus as well as the great opportunity it offers for us in our own personal Christian walk is tremendous. C.S.M.'s purpose is to provide an opportunity for Christian growth and out-reach. C.S.M. trys to pro vide the opportunities to do just that. It is the goal this year to get every student involved in an activity of Christian growth and of Christian out-reach. There are a lot of opportunities for students to serve Christ in a way that they feel He can use them best on this school campus. Anyone who would like to become a part of C.S.M., should talk to Joe Cutsinger, director, or Richard Young, president. If you have ideas you would like to share which you feel the Lord can use through C.S.M., come and talk to either Cutsinger or Young. Feel free to share whatever it is that God may have placed on your heart in a way of service to Him. Here are the opportunities for you to serve Christ through C.S.M. In the area of Community Ministries there is the opportunity to serve on weekend revival teams, in convalescent hospitals and in tutoring. In the area of missions there- is -(Continued-on page 3)' CBC's Annie Gabriel Library is open to all students. The many facilities and helpful librarians are available to assist California Baptist College students with all their study needs, according to librarian Jan Cutsinger. Students may use the library on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., on Wednesday and Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. "We think this will be the best year we've ever had," stated Mrs. Cutsinger, speaking for Mrs. Hyatt, periodical librarian and Miss June Reeder, who is reference librarian. The librarians said theyarcen- couraged at the increased amount of money for more books. Also available for student use is a reestablished reference station and a reserved book room. For the first time the Victorian Room has been opened for student study. Also on show in the library are two display cases. A new display is established every other week. Students or clubs interested in setting up a special display are asked to contact Miss Reeder in the library. For the first time student pages will be working over the entire library area, instead of a specific section, as was done before. Head page this year is Laura Mae Merino. '« ■'• v '
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Title | The Banner - September 27, 1974 |
Subject | California Baptist University -- Students -- Periodicals. College student newspapers and periodicals -- California. |
Description | The Banner is the student newspaper of California Baptist University. It has been in continuous publication since 1952.' |
Creator | California Baptist University |
Date | September 27 1974 |
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Title | 1974-09-27-001 |
Transcript | me 'BANNER^, Page l.Sept. 27, 1974 IJr. Staples Excited About '74 Enrollment BOB GRAZIANO and his daughter in front of Kingdom Hall "I am very excited about the enrollment this year, our 25th anniversary. It is the largest we have had in the history of our school" said Dr. James Staples, president of Ca 1 i for nia Baptist College. The latest enrollment figures were 734 enrolled students as of the 24th. Dr. Staples, who tries to make as much contact with the students as he can, said that he was encouraged also by the spirit that the new students exemplified. Dr. Staples said that he was also excited about the student lead revival. "I think" said Dr. Staples, "that when students speak to students there is more meaning. It sets a good tone." One of the ways that President Staples gets a chance to talk to students is by eating with them in the cafeteria. He said many students have expressed a feeling of openness, of caring, and of loving, especially from students that have transfered from secular schools. CBC is on a better financial footing this year, according to Dr. Staples, and finding financial support for the school is one Of Dr. Staples' most important jobs. He traveled over 35,000 miles last year on the ground, traveling to speaking engagements for CBC. Dr. Staples said, "One of the most encouraging things Academic Dean Carleton and I heard recently was from the dean of one of our old line Southern Baptist universities. He said, Our recruiters wfio come back from California these days, tell us there is not the interest there used to be in our university, but instead Southern Baptists are high on their own California Baptist College and young people want to go to their own school.' " Ministerial Alliance oud okaz-iaww anu nis uaugnier in ii uiu oi rviiiguuiii nan sets a good tone. /'""I T\ • T* • ■ t h u> w/t n' rl ^ays ttevlve» nevive! U^nOuCLtT S rV IITI\5S$\5S -LJloCyUooULl By GEORGE LEWIS about 10 percent. But, because EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is the first in a series of fife off- campus interviews and reports by Banner editor Fred Parsons. This first interview, regarding the Jehovah's witness faith, is presented in two parts, the second part to appear in next Friday's, Oct. 4, Banner. The editor wished to draw no conclusions from his conversation with Mr. Robert Graziano, who represents the faith, and intended only to expose a branch of Christianity that is often subject to curiosity. Parsons is not a Jehovah's Witness. Bob Graziano is a respected member of his congregation, one of four congregations of the faith, in Hemet. In order to respond in a way that would best represent his faith, Graziano did not answer the questions of the interviewer spontaneously, but taped his answers at his leisure. The brother, John, who is referred to in the interview, is the brother of the editor. John Parsons is a Jehovah's Witness. How many Jehovah's Witnesses are there? Last year there were 1,656,673 baptised persons regularly, that is, each month, engaging in the field ministry - preaching, with 3,662,407 world wide in attendance at the Kingdom Halls for the memorial celebration April 17. Who founded your faith? Jehovah's Witnesses feel that this question should be answered by giving the ancient and modern history of Jehovah's Witnesses. Since Jehovah's Witnesses are not a sect but are an association of men and women who put God's service first and line up with Bible principles, they are part ofthe group of Witnesses that began with the first true Witness of God - Abel. It was Jehovah God who spoke of his people as Witnesses in saying, "You are my witnesses, and I am God", Isaiah 43:12. And it was Jehovah's son Christ Jesus who said, "You will be witnesses of me to the most distant part ofthe earth." It was the apostle Paul who referred to Abel, Enoch, Anuk, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, and the prophets as "so great a cloud of witnesses" Acts 1:8. So witnesses of Jehovah existed all the way back to Abel. In modern times Jehovah's Witnesses began their activities in the early 1870's. In iS/O enarles I. Russell, brought up by God-fearing Presbyterian parents, was not satisfied with the sectarian explanation ofthe Bible given him, so he started a Bible study class with several of his friends. They discovered many of the Biblical truths that had been hidden by Christian traditions. In 1879, to help in his work, the first issue of the Watchtower was published. Circulation of that first issue was 6,000. Today it has grown to over 8 million each issue, and it's a semi-montly magazine. It is published in 72 languages. In 1881 what has become the Watch- tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, the legal corporation today of Jehovah's Witnesses, was organized by Russell and was incorporated and chartered in 1884. That is how the work began that is now carried on by Jehovah's Witnesses in 208 lands. Theology can really spin the mind. How confused are you? The answer to this is quite simple. Yes, theology, as taught by many, is confusing. Theology is confusing only if we use the wisdom of this, and I underline the word this, world, in place of God's word-the Bible. In 1 Corinthians 3:19, it brings that out. It states, from the New World translation, "for wisdom of this world is foolishness with God." However, Psalm 119, 105 states, from the King James translation, "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." So from this we can draw the conclusion that studying the Bible without the traditions and teachings of men would really be as a light or a lamp to one's life. There would be no confusion and minds spinning. Why do you not refer to yourselves as God's Witnesses? God is merely a title, justaspresident, king, or judge are titles. Today, as in the past, there are many gods worsnipped in ditterent lands. To distinguish Himself from the false gods, the true God has given Himself a personal name. And this sets Him apart from all the others. The importance of the name was attested to by Jesus in Acts 15:14, where it states this, New World translation, "Simon has related thoroughly how God has for the first time turned his attention to the nations to take out of them a people for his name." Why do you not refer to your place of worship as "church?" Many people speak-of the buildings in which people meet as churches. But di you know that the Bible never does? In the Bible the word church always refers to people. The Greek word Ecclesia, which is translated "church" or "congregation" literally means "that which is called out." And it refers to a group of persons called out from among others for a particular purpose. But it is used as the equivalent of the Hebrew word gahal: a congregationorassembly. Since Jesus instructed his disciples to "seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness" (Mat. 6:33) Jehovah's Christian Witnesses meet in halls to be instructed and encouraged in their seeking that kingdom first; hence the name Kingdom Hall. (Continued on page 3) By GEORGE LEWIS Staff Writer Revival has hit this place! At least that's the hope of Campus Student Ministries and the Ministerial Alliance as they put on their third annual Student-led Revival. It's been happening since the 23rd in the Book of Life building at 7 p.m. each evening and will end today at this week's chapels. Rick Warren started the speaking on Monday night, followed by Jim Christman, Darrell Walker, Matt Brooks, and Larry Beam. Gordon Davidson spoke at Wediies day's chapel, with Jack Barling speaking today. Joe Daniel, chairman of the Music Committee for the Revival, headed up the student-organized brass band, which played on Tuesday, Thursday, and today. The school's own brass band played for chapel Friday. Soloists were Toni Plemens, Don Fugate, and the Scott Brothers. The Ministerial Alliance provided the counseling needed when people were touched by the messages. Rich Young, president of the CSM, told the Banner that atmosphere of the revival was to be serious. According to Young,attitude was to be the major difference between this revival and a chapel service. A wide variety of things could happen at a chapel service, right down to a 'fun' chapel service. But Young said he expected the speakers to say serious things, and he expected changes to happen. So what was hoped for was a church atmosphere. Young added that the turnout for these revivals has usually been about 10 percent. But, because the planners of the revival had been taking this whole revival to God, they expected a larger turnout than that. 25 th Homecoming Planned Already Plans are now in the making for this year's "very special' Homecoming, special this year because CBC is celebrating its 25th anniversary. . Alumni from the past 25 years will be involved in activities hosted by the various clubs and classes on campus. The tentative plans include a music festival, an alumni, faculty and student golf tournament and a banquet during the festivities. Because it is the 25th anniversary of CBC, Dr. Olie T. Brown, associate professor of religion, urges as many alumni and present students as possible to participate. Grad List Totals 24 The office of the registrar has announced that 24 students graduated from California Baptist College in August, bringing the total for the year 1973-74 to 119. Since the college was founded there have been 1405 graduates. Of the summer graduates, six were religion majors, five business administration, and three psychology, with the others spread over several departments and diversified majors. Librarians Encouraged By Improved Services Opportunities Open in Ministries By KATHI BRADLEY Staff Writer Most students got acquainted with Campus Student Ministries at the C.S.M. Festival. We cannot stress the importance of C.S.M. enough. The importance it can have in the spiritual life of our campus as well as the great opportunity it offers for us in our own personal Christian walk is tremendous. C.S.M.'s purpose is to provide an opportunity for Christian growth and out-reach. C.S.M. trys to pro vide the opportunities to do just that. It is the goal this year to get every student involved in an activity of Christian growth and of Christian out-reach. There are a lot of opportunities for students to serve Christ in a way that they feel He can use them best on this school campus. Anyone who would like to become a part of C.S.M., should talk to Joe Cutsinger, director, or Richard Young, president. If you have ideas you would like to share which you feel the Lord can use through C.S.M., come and talk to either Cutsinger or Young. Feel free to share whatever it is that God may have placed on your heart in a way of service to Him. Here are the opportunities for you to serve Christ through C.S.M. In the area of Community Ministries there is the opportunity to serve on weekend revival teams, in convalescent hospitals and in tutoring. In the area of missions there- is -(Continued-on page 3)' CBC's Annie Gabriel Library is open to all students. The many facilities and helpful librarians are available to assist California Baptist College students with all their study needs, according to librarian Jan Cutsinger. Students may use the library on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., on Wednesday and Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. "We think this will be the best year we've ever had" stated Mrs. Cutsinger, speaking for Mrs. Hyatt, periodical librarian and Miss June Reeder, who is reference librarian. The librarians said theyarcen- couraged at the increased amount of money for more books. Also available for student use is a reestablished reference station and a reserved book room. For the first time the Victorian Room has been opened for student study. Also on show in the library are two display cases. A new display is established every other week. Students or clubs interested in setting up a special display are asked to contact Miss Reeder in the library. For the first time student pages will be working over the entire library area, instead of a specific section, as was done before. Head page this year is Laura Mae Merino. '« ■'• v ' |