1973-02-16, Samford Crimson

г Samford Crimson L Vol. И, No. 9 Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama 35209 Friday, February l«, >973 February 19-22 Christian Emphasis Week A time for openness Christian Emphasis Week, to be held February 19-22, is a special week which occurs annually. It enables the student to learn more about himself and explore aspects of the Christian life in the con¬ centrated activities of one week. Ata time when the world is full of prejudice, hatred, and falseness, a whole person must be open. He must be open to his own identity. He must see the people around Mm through clear but understanding eyes. He must also realize that God is completely open to Mm. Because he strives to be fair in all relationsMpe, he cannot dose Ms mind to God. “Pardon me, is there room on this bench?” is the cry of all cf us when we want ac¬ ceptance. Are we ready to accept ourselves and the people around us? “God doesn’t live in man made houses” is encouraging for those of us who can only see God from a human aspect. God is divimty and is therefore tolerant and loving of us to the point of perfection. “Fresh air and sunshine" is something long needed and much heralded in the church today. Are churches really more open now? What are the methods churches can use to show their love? “Swimming into the waves” gives us the im¬ pression that even when we are able to swim instead of sinking, we can still find resistance. There are undeniable con¬ sequences of openness. “Free at last to risk” was first said by one who felt that CEW Continued on Po«e 4 These smiling faces, all Samford students, spent several weeks planning Christian Emphasis Week, slated for next Monday through Thursday. February 19-22. They are. left to right. Nancy Arnold. Jimmy Ailor, Lynn Hazelgrove. Jim Holiday, and David Bean. “Celebrate Life” musical here Thursday night The first “Christian folk musical” was bom over six years ago; it was called GOOD NEWS. Since its birth, this youth oriented music form of the church has grown by leaps and bounds. Musical after musical has come and gone and kept the kid, the parents, and the choir director hopping. But many observers could not help but notice the fact that most of these “musicals” were very much alike. Now there is “Celebrate Life” by Buryi Red and Ragan Courtney. It is probably related to the familiar form called “Christian folk musical”, but it is certainly much more. The sound is absolutely fresh, exciting, and dynamic. The message is extraordinarily profound. It will be the climax of Christian Emphasis Week, and the performance promises to be worth the billing. For the last two months approximately 200 Samford students have been rehearsing, preparing for the coming performance, under the direction of Bob Burroughs with the help of Johnny Boozer. During CEW, the singers will rehearse every night under the added direction of Ragan Courtney, the writer of the Christian Emphasis Week Calendar Music led by Dr. Gaude Rhea MONDAY, Feb. 19 19: I* Gw pel— "Pardon me, is there room on this bench?" JOHN WESTBROOK . . . Baylor University athlete . . . first black athlete in Southwestern conference ... na¬ tional staff, Fellowship of Giristian Athletes . . pre¬ sently, consultant in interracial ministries. National Student Ministries. 12:00 Luncheon with Physical Education personnel . . . JOHN WESTBROOK 0:90 Banquet with varsity athletes .' . . JOHN WESTBROOK 7:30 Beeson Auditorium— “God doesn’t live in man-made houses." . . . JOHN WESTBROOK TUESDAY. Feb. 20 10:10 Chapel— "Fresh air and sunshine" RAGAN COURTNEY . . . actor . . writer . dramatist . . . lyricist of "Celebrate Life" and “Hello World” . . . poet. CYNTHIA CLAWSON . . professional singer . . regu¬ lar on CBS summer show . . new Mrs. Ragan Courtney. 7:30 Beeson Auditorium— "Just Ragan" RAGAN COURTNEY WEDNESDAY. Feb. 21 10:10 Chapel— "Swimming into the waves" RON WILLIS . . . home missionary to Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco . . . author . . . home missionary to Ban¬ gor, Maine . . . presently, minister to "Street People" of First Baptist Church, San Antonio. 7:30 Cafeteria— Coffeehouse RON WILLIS & JERI GRAHAM THURSDAY. Feb. 22 10:10 Chapel— “Free at last to risk" RON WILLIS & JERI GRAHAM 7:30 Seibert Gymnasium— "Celebrate Life" RAGAN COURTNEY BOB BURROUGHS CYNTHIA CLAWSON Class Schedule Christian Emphasis Week Monday, Wednesday, Friday Regular class and Convocation assembly schedule Tuesday and Thursday First Period Second Period Convocation Assembly Third Period 8:00-8:55 a.m. 9:05-10:00 a.m. 10:00-11 :05 a.m. 11: 15-12: 10 p.m. book and lyrics to “Celebrate Life”. Courtney is an extremely talented dramatist, choreographer, and writer; Ms personality is certain to add a dimension of depth to the entire week. (For biographical information on Mr. Courtney see article above). He will also bring with him his talented wife, Cynthia Clawson Courtney, who will be singing the female solo parts in Thursday night's performance. The performance will be held Thursday night, February 22 in Seibert Gymnasium at 7: 30. All Samford students are invited toattend, as well as interested individuals or church groups from the surrounding area. Samford University Library