Program booklet for the 36th Annual Pepperdine Bible Lectures, held at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, April 15-18, 1979. The Pepperdine Bible Lectures is an annual event hosted by Pepperdine University featuring a wide variety of lectures and classes on topics and themes in the Bible and Christianity.
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Pepperdine UniversityPepperdine Digital CommonsPepperdine Bible Lectures Religion1-1-197936th Annual Bible Lectureship -- It's Great to Be aChristian! (1979)Carl G. MitchellFollow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/churchesPart of the Biblical Studies Commons, and the Christianity CommonsThis Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Religion at Pepperdine Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in PepperdineBible Lectures by an authorized administrator of Pepperdine Digital Commons. For more information, please contact Kevin.Miller3@pepperdine.edu.Recommended CitationMitchell, Carl G., "36th Annual Bible Lectureship -- It's Great to Be a Christian! (1979)" (1979). Pepperdine Bible Lectures.http://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/churches/63FROM THE DIRECTORWelcome to the 36th annual Bible Lectureship. During thistime we will be sharing with you as you select from the manytopics, teachers and speakers affirming that "It's Great to bea Christian!"Please register at Lectureship Central. After registering, youwill be directed to the Housing Reception Center where youwill be assigned a room and pick up your key and linens.Be sure to read the Daily News Bulletin and note special itemsand possible changes in the program. These will be located inthe Exhibit Hall, Lectureship Central and FirestoneFieldhouse. There will also be evaluation forms at theselocations. We would appreciate your helping us plan evenmore meaningful programs in the future with your suggestionsand evaluations.Thank you for coming! Our prayers are that you will go homefeeling spiritually renewed in your personal relation to Christand in your work in the local congregation.Carl G. MitchellGENERAL INFORMATIONLectureship Central is located in the upstairs lobby of TylerCampus Center. This will be the main point of contact. For informa-tion and registration, please check here. The telephone number is(213) 456-4270 or Extension 270. For information before Lectureship,write Lectureship Office, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 90265.Lectureship Central will be open the following hours:1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Sunday7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and WednesdayHousing is available in the dormitory suites beginning at noon onSunday, April 15, until 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 19. Pleasemake reservations as early as possible on the attached form or con-tact Special Programs, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 90265,(213) 456-4264. You will be told your housing assignment at theHousing Reception Center.There is no charge for your housing unless you need to rent linens atthe nominal fee of $4.00. If you are driving, you may wish tobring your own—sheets (extra long twins), pillows, blankets, towels,etc. Children sleeping in the same room as their parents will needsleeping bags. Clothes hangers and soap are not provided.Camper-Trailer Space is available in an upper parking lotoverlooking the campus and the ocean. Water is available and thespace is well lighted. Call or write for this free space.Motels-Hotels Upon request, a list of motels and hotels in thearea will be sent to you.Meals will be served in Tyler Dining Room beginning with breakfaston Monday and ending with dinner on Wednesday. There will be novariation of menus for special meetings, and all guests will purchasetickets at the door for each meal, go through the line and proceed tothe general dining area or specially designated areas for specificmeetings.Serving Hours and Costs:Breakfast:Lunch:Dinner:7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.Price: $1.5012:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.Price: $2.005:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Price $2.50Exceptions AWP Dinner for ALL Ladies: Tuesday, 4:30p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Price $3.50. (Payable at dinner but please makereservations in advance to Mrs. Carol Nelson, 5625 Lake LinderoDrive, Agoura, CA 91301.)Men's Fellowship Dinner: Tuesday, 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. ElkinsAduitorium. Price: $3.25. (Payable at dinner but please make reserva-tion by Tuesday noon at Lectureship Central.)AWP CAFE-The Associated Women for Pepperdine will beserving food and drinks in the Exhibit Hall until 11:00 p.m. each day.Exhibit Hall An attractively decorated Exhibit Hall will be set upin the Gallery/student center area. Both commercial and non-commercial exhibitors will be there. (To reserve a space, contactGlenda Taylor at the Lectureship Office.) Be sure to visit this veryimportant center of activity to obtain new teaching ideas andmaterials and to learn about missions and other efforts of thebrotherhood. Hours are 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday and 7:00a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.rTransportation Van service is available from the main campus toFirestone Fieldhouse beginning 15 minutes before and 15 minutesafter the lectures. You may also get transportation to and from yourdorm throughout the day. Loading and unloading will be fromJerry's Tree, Firestone Fieldhouse and dormitories. For specialtransportation needs, call Lectureship Central (Ext. 270). Contact theLectureship office for transportation to and from the airport.Parking Information and Regulations Please heed the follow-ing suggestions:• The main parking lot is reserved for construction workersand staff. You may park anywhere along Seaver Drive orGrand Boulevard. Vans will be making regular runs to pre-vent your having to walk long distances.• Always lock your car.• Observe posted campus parking regulations.• Mobile homes and/or campers are to park in the UPPERparking lot.• Do not park in fire lane by dormitories. You will beallowed to load and unload next to the dormitories, andthen you MUST move your car.Regulations are enforced by Campus Security and the Malibu FireMarshall. Your cooperation is appreciated.Child Care will be provided in Dorm 1 and in FirestoneFieldhouse, rooms 122, 123, 124, with a planned program of super-vised activities. A cost of $1.00 per day will help defray expenses(payable at the Child Care facility).Child Care will be provided at Firestone Fieldhouse only during thehours of the main lectures. NOTE: In addition, child care will beprovided Tuesday through the Dinner hour, 1:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.,continuously.THE W.W. PACE AWARDBrother Pace, an early California preacher, arrived fromTexas in 1918. In 1965, Pepperdine University awarded him theChristian Service Award. At the time of his death, brotherPace was completing his 50th year of full-time ministry. It is inhonor of this ministry that in 1973 Pepperdine established theW.W. Pace Ministerial Award.A number of fine young people have been assisted financiallyfrom the Pace Award. Help Christian students come to Pepper-dine by contributing to this fund. It is an excellent investmentin the future of the Church.HOUSING RESERVATION FORMName Mr./Mrs./Ms.Street AddressCity _State_Phone ( )Number of children with sleeping bags in room withparents (limit—2)set/s of linens will be needed ($4.00 per set, payableat Housing Reception Center).I will supply my own linens (extra long twin).Return reservation as soon as possible to be assured a room. Others will beassigned on a first come, first served basis at the Housing Reception Center.SPECIAL PROGRAMSLectureship Housing, Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, California 90265SCHEDULE OFEVENTSSunday, April 151:00 p.m. LECTURESHIP CENTRAL andEXHIBIT HALL OPENS5:00 p.m. 1,000-VOICE CHpRUS REHEARSALPlace: Firestone Fieldhouse6:30 p.m. CONGREGATIONAL SINGING -FELLOWSHIPSongleader: Bernard Lassiter, Houston, TexasPlace: Firestone Fieldhouse7:00 p.m. 1,000-VOICE CHORUSDirector: Larry McCommas, AgouraPlace: Firestone Fieldhouse7:30 p.m. TELL THE WORLD: IT'S GREATTO BE A CHRISTIANSpeaker: Marvin Phillips,Tulsa, OklahomaSongleader: Bernard LassiterPlace: Firestone FieldhouseMonday, April 167:00-8:00 a.m.8:00-8:50 a.m.9:00-9:50 a.m.10:00-10:50 a.m.11:00-11:50 a.m.12:00-1:30 p.m.2:00-2:50 p.m.BREAKFAST-Tyler Dining Room, AWP CafeMALE AND FEMALE ROLES INTHE HOMETeachers: Carl Brecheen, Abilene, TexasPaul Faulkner, Abilene, TexasPlace: Elkins AuditoriumTHE ROLE OF WOMEN: NEWTESTAMENT PERSPECTIVESTeacher: Neil Lightfoot, Abilene, TexasPlace: Stauffer ChapelREPEAT (Brecheen and Faulkner)Place: Stauffer ChapelREPEAT (Lightfoot)Place: Elkins AuditoriumMISSIONS - A SACRED TRUSTTeacher: Gerald Paden, Lubbock TexasPlace: Elkins AuditoriumDEVELOPING YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFETeacher: J.P Sanders, Gresham, OregonPlace: Stauffer ChapelNOT I BUT CHRIST WHO LIVETH IN METeacher: Sandy Sibley, Vancouver, WashingtonPlace: PLC 100-102 (Ladies Only)WHAT IT MEANS TO BE IN CHRISTSpeaker: Jim Bill Mclnteer, Nashville,TennesseeSongleader: Warren Dillard, Los AngelesPlace: Firestone FieldhouseLUNCH - Tyler Dining Room, AWP CafeSpecial: R.B. Sweet Educator's LuncheonPlace: Fireside RoomSpecial: Marrin BryantRestoration Leadership MinistryPlace: Board of Regents' RoomREPEAT (Paden)Place: Stauffer ChapelREPEAT (Sanders)Place: Elkins AuditoriumHOW TO START A CHRISTIAN DAYSCHOOLTeacher: John Green, Los AngelesPlace: PLC 112BE STILL AND KNOW THAT HE IS GOD!Teacher: Helen Young, MalibuPlace: PLC 100-102 (Ladies Only)3:00 - THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT3:50 p.m. Teacher: Garth Black, BakersfieldPlace: Elkins AuditoriumHOW TO BUILD AN INNER CITYCHURCHTeacher: Carrol Pitts, Los AngelesPlace: Stauffer ChapelFRIENDS FROM THE ORIENTTeacher: Dean Bixler, ValenciaPlace: PLC 112THE WOMAN AS A MISSIONARYTeacher: Patti Bryant, PasadenaPlace: PLC 100-102 (Ladies Only)4:00 - REPEAT (Black)4:50 p.m. Place: Elkins AuditoriumRECLAIMING THOSE WHO STRAY AWAYTeacher: Clifton Ditmore, StocktonPlace: Stauffer Chapel5:00 - DINNER - Tyler Dining Room, AWP Cafe6:30 p.m. Special: Chancellor's CouncilPlace: Board of Regents' Room6:45 - OLD FASHIONED SING7:25 p.m. Coordinator: David Skates, Los AngelesPlace: Firestone Fieldhouse7:30 p.m. SEEKING THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTSpeaker: Landon Saunders, Houston, TexasSongleader: Ted Starnes, AgouraPlace: Firestone FieldhouseTuesday, April 177:00-8:00 a.m.8:00-8:50 a.m.9:00-9:50 a.m.10:00-10:50 a.m.BREAKFAST-Tyler Dining Room, AWP CafeBRINGING UP CHILDRENTeachers: Brecheen and FaulknerPlace: Elkins AuditoriumTHE ROLE OF WOMEN: NEW TESTAMENTPERSPECTIVESTeacher: LightfootPlace: Stauffer ChapelREPEAT (Brecheen and Faulkner)Place: Stauffer ChapelREPEAT (Lightfoot)Place: Elkins AuditoriumMISSIONS - LET'S SEND OURCHILDRENTeacher: L.V. Pfeifer, Searcy, ArkansasPlace: Elkins AuditoriumDEVELOPING YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFETeacher: SandersPlace: Stauffer ChapelON LIVING ALONETeachers: Dot Moore, MalibuHelen Pepperdine, Los AngelesPlace: PLC 100-102 (Ladies Only)11:00 - WORKING AND SERVING11:50 a.m. ALONGSIDE NON-CHRISTIANSSpeaker: John Fisk, OrangeSongleader: Tom Gabbard,Thousand OaksPlace: Firestone Fieldhouse12:00 - LUNCH - Tyler Dining Room, AWP Cafe1:30 p.m. Special: 20th Century Christian LuncheonPlace: Fireside Room2:00 - REPEAT (Pfeifer)2:50 p.m. Place: Stauffer ChapelREPEAT (Sanders)Place: Elkins AuditoriumTHE ELDERLY ARE STILL WITH USTeacher: Mark Young, YucaipaPlace: PLC 112SERVING AS CHURCH LEADERS' WIVESTeachers: Delia Pack, Culver CityAnna Marie Carlton, ColtonPlace: PLC 100-102 (Ladies Only)3:00- THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT3:50 p.m. Teacher: BlackPlace: Elkins AuditoriumSTART A PRISON MINISTRYTeacher: Frank Butler, E. Palo AltoPlace: Stauffer ChapelTHE CHALLENGE OF AFRICATeacher: F.F. Carson, RichmondPlace: PLC 112IN TIMES OF CRISESTeacher: Jamie Phillips, Westlake VillagePlace: PLC 100-102 (Ladies Only)4:00 - REPEAT (Black)4:50 p.m. Place: Elkins AuditoriumTHE WORLD BIBLE SCHOOLTeacher: Jimmy Lovell, Palos Verdes EstatesPlace: Stauffer Chapel4:30 - AWP DINNER FOR ALL LADIES7:15 p.m. Speaker: J. P. SandersPlace: Tyler Dining Room5:15- MEN'S FELLOWSHIP DINNER7:15 p.m. "Leaders By Example"Speaker: Willard Collins, Nashville, TennesseeSongleader: Don Williams, InglewoodPlace: Elkins Auditorium7:30 p.m. CHRIST, THE PERFECT OFFERINGSpeaker: R.N. Hogan, Los AngelesSongleader: Tim Kelley, CamarilloPlace: Firestone FieldhouseWednesday, April 187:00-8:00 a.m.8:00-8:50 a.m.9:00-9:50 a.m.BREAKFAST-Tyler Dining Room, AWP CafeIMPROVING COMMUNICATIONSTeachers: Brecheen and FaulknerPlace: Elkins AuditoriumTHE ROLE OF WOMEN: NEWTESTAMENT PERSPECTIVESTeacher: LightfootPlace: Stauffer ChapelREPEAT (Brecheen & Faulkner)Place: Stauffer ChapelREPEAT (Lightfoot)Place: Elkins AuditoriumBOOK REVIEWSReviewers: Patti Bowman, MalibuSandi Dawson, Santa BarbaraPlace: PLC 100-102 (Ladies Only)10:00 - MISSIONS - HOW THEN SHALL10:50 a.m. THEY HEAR?Teacher: Cline Paden, Lubbock, TexasPlace: Elkins AuditoriumDEVELOPING YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFETeacher: SandersPlace: Stauffer ChapelREJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYSTeacher: Samuella Lockert, Los AngelesPlace: PLC 100-102 (Ladies Only)11:00- PRAYER: NO BUSY SIGNAL11:50 a.m. Speaker: Paul Thomas, Fountain ValleySongleader: Ralph Beck, AgouraPlace: Firestone Fieldhouse12:00 - LUNCH-Tyler Dining Room, AWP Cafe1:30 p.m. Special: Columbia Christian CollegeLuncheonPlace: Fireside Room1:30 - WOMEN'S RETREAT3:30 p.m. Coordinator: Nuggest Skates, Los AngelesPlace: Beach House(Van service will begin from "Jerry'sTree" at 1:00 p.m. Bring your Bible!)2:00 - REPEAT (Paden)2:50 p.m. Place: Stauffer ChapelREPEAT (Sanders)Place: Elkins AuditoriumHOMES FOR CHILDRENTeacher: Steve Bergman, VacavillePlace: PLC 1123:00 - ARE THE MIRACULOUS GIFTS STILL3:50 p.m. WITH US?Teacher: BlackPlace: Elkins AuditoriumPROGRAMS FOR TEENSTeacher: Don Williams, InglewoodPlace: Stauffer ChapelCAMPUS EVANGELISMTeacher: Rick Rowland, CalabasasPlace: PLC 1124:00 - REPEAT (Black)4:50 p.m. Place: Elkins AuditoriumDEVELOPING A SINGLES PROGRAMTeacher: Tony Ash, Austin, TexasPlace: Fireside Room5:00 - DINNER-Tyler Dining Room, AWP Cafe6:30 p.m. Special: Herald of Truth DinnerPlace: Fireside Room6:45 - A CAPPELLA CHORUS7:15 p.m. Director: Larry McCommas, AgouraPlace: Firestone Fieldhouse7:30 p.m. HOW BEAUTIFUL HEAVEN MUST BE!Speaker: Batsell Barrett Baxter,Nashville, TennesseeSongleader: Ron Rose, Morgan HillPlace: Firestone FieldhouseCassette Recordings All lectures and most of the classes will berecorded and made available as soon as possible after the lectureship.Price will be $3.00 per tape, payable in advance. A list of availabletapes may be otained at Lectureship Central.il -ON jiVD 'nqiS9Z06 VDArchives/_<£_On behalf of all of us at the University, I welcome you to ourMalibu campus for the thirty-sixth annual Bible Lectureship.We hope you will be spiritually enriched by the lessons andthe fellowship.The relationship of the University to the Churches of Christ isthe most important element in our distinctive educational mis-sion. We are dedicated to maintaining and strengthening thisrelationship. We are thankful for the many preachers, mis-sionaries, and other faithful Christians who have gone outfrom this institution. The annual Bible Lectureship providesan opportunity for us who work here to join with members ofthe body of Christ from places far and near in expressing ourcommon faith, hope, and love.Howard A. WhitePresident, Pepperdine University

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