Fwbbc Campus News 9/18/09

September 18, 2009

Constitution Week—September 17 - 23 Forty-two of the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention held their final meeting September 17, 1787. Only one item of business occupied the agenda that day, signing the Constitution of the United States of America. Since May 25, 1787, the 55 delegates had gathered almost daily in the State House in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation. By the middle of June, it became apparent to delegates that to merely amend the Articles of Confederation would not be sufficient. Instead, they would write an entirely new document designed to clearly define and separate the powers of the central government, the powers of the states, the rights of the people, and how the representatives of the people should be elected. After the Constitution was signed in September 1787, Congress sent printed copies to the state legislatures for ratification. In the months that followed, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay would write the Federalist Papers in support, while Patrick Henry, Elbridge Gerry, and George Mason would organize opposition to the new Constitution. By June 21, 1788, nine states had approved the Constitution, finally forming “a more perfect Union.” No matter how much we argue about details of its meaning today, in the opinion of many, the Constitution signed in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787, represents the greatest expression of statesmanship and compromise ever written. In just four hand-written pages, the Constitution gives us no less than the owners’ manual to the greatest form of government the world has ever known. We have no tribal council, nor can we vote anybody “off the island.” But we do live in the land of the free, and as long as the Constitution stands, we always will. Source: http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/weekly/blconstweek.htm

Intramural Tip-Off Saturday, September 19 Elmington Park (across the road). Nathan Willhite is coordinating games. Get society members involved in Kick Ball and Ultimate Frisbee. Schedule for the Tip-Off 10:00 a.m. Alpha/Sonnet v. Pi Gamma/ Bronte (Kickball); Bunyan/Rossetti v. Bryan/LMA (Ultimate Frisbee) 10:25 a.m. Bunyan/Rossetti v. Bryan/LMA (Kickball); Alpha/Sonnet v. Pi Gamma/Bronte (Ultimate Frisbee) 10:50 a.m. Pi Gamma/Bronte v. Bryan/LMA (Ultimate Frisbee); Alpha/Sonnet v. Bunyan/Rossetti (Kickball) 11:15 a.m. Alpha/Sonnet v. Bryan/LMA (Kickball); Pi Gamma/Bronte v. Bunyan/Rossetti (Ultimate Frisbee) 11:40 a.m. Alpha/Sonnet v. Bryan/LMA (Ultimate Frisbee); Pi Gamma/Bronte v. Bunyan/Rossetti (Kickball) 12:05 p.m. Alpha/Sonnet v. Bunyan/Rossetti (Ultimate Frisbee); Pi Gamma/Bronte v. Bryan/LMA (Kickball) The games will last 20 minutes each with a 5-minute break between each game.

Tippett Sermon Outline Bert Tippett preached in chapel Wednesday, September 16 on the subject, “Ten Things Cancer Has Shown Me.” He agreed to provide his outline for this issue of Campus News. Enjoy! Reverend Tippett retired September 1 after serving 44 years at FWBBC in a number of roles. He is best known for his skills as a preacher, counselor, journalist, and photographer. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in May 2008. Ten Things Cancer Has Shown Me 1. That I can have “perfect peace” (Isaiah 26:3) in spite of a bad diagnosis. 2. That I’m really not afraid to die. 3. That I must control the things I can and trust God for the things I can’t. 4. That the prayers of others will be my strength. 5. That God is strengthening my wife just as He is strengthening me. 6. That what awaits me in the world to come is “far better” (Phil. 1:23) than anything here. 7. That worship and music are powerful forces in the face of cancer. 8. That questions like “Why me?” are the wrong questions. 9. That promises that God will never leave me are true and precious. 10. That many new doors of ministry and growth have been opened for me.

Week-at-a-Glance Friday, September 18 6:00 p.m. Lady Flames Volleyball v. Shawnee Baptist College (Louisville, KY) 8:00 p.m. Lady Flames Volleyball v. Dayspring Bible College (Louisville, KY) Saturday, September 19 10:00 a.m. Intramural Tip-Off (Kick Ball and Ultimate Frisbee) 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Graduating Seniors makeup picture day 1:00 p.m. Lady Flames Volleyball v. Ohio Christian University (Circleville, OH) Sunday, September 20 Last Sunday to visit in different churches. Monday, September 21 Green Forms due. Chapel Reports will be in mailboxes Monday. 10:05 a.m. Chapel: Vocational Meetings 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. “Taming the Tongue” Growth Group, J204 Wednesday, September 23 7:00 a.m. SYATP (See You at the Pole), flagpole by the Student Center. 9:00 p.m. Student Council Meeting, Thigpen Building Thursday, September 24 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Ministry Wives’ Series, President’s Home

S.W.E.A.T. (Student Wellness Exercise Anytime) Get more physically fit. Walk or run regularly. Join weekly FWBBC SWEAT opportunities. —Mondays at 6:30 p.m. – Walk up to 2 miles. — at 6:15 a.m. – Run up to 5 miles. Each walk/run will begin in front of Polston Hall. Contact Ms. Rasar (ext. 5080) or Mrs. Trimble (ext. 5218) if you have questions. FWBBC SWEAT begins Monday, September 21.

Choose a Church Monday, September 21, students must indicate their church choice. Church Choice Forms will be placed in mailboxes Monday. They are to be completed and dropped in the Christian Service Drop Box immediately. (NOTE: This box is located by the mailboxes.) Students doing Christian Service in a local church must turn in their Local Church Christian Service Form before Christian Service is approved.

How’s Your Speech?

Catfish and Blue Grass

Where Do I Go Monday for Chapel?

• Taming the Tongue Growth Group • Theme: God-Honoring Speech • When: Monday (first meeting, September 21), 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. • Where: Room J204 • Cost: $5 Contact Ms. Rasar at ext. 5080 or [email protected].

• Saturday, October 10 • Sylvan Park FWB Church • (We need 12-15 student workers, 3:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.) Contact Josh Owens @ 615-424-7313 or Josh@sylvanparkfwb.

Planning Ahead

Formal and casual pictures for graduating seniors will be taken Saturday, September 19 (9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.). See John Murray for details.

Vocational Group Pastoral Training Thigpen Theater Missions J208 Business J107 Psychology J106 Teacher Education J101 CE/Youth Ministry J302 English J309 PE/Exercise Science Gym Classroom History J204 Health Science J209 Music M12 (Davidson Hall) Undecided Vocation: If you have not declared a major, go to a Vocational Meeting that you might be interested in pursuing. This meeting counts toward Chapel Attendance. Not optional.

You are invited to the SWEAT activity Saturday, September 26—a hike at Radnor Lake. This event is free with transportation provided. Meet in front of Polston Hall at 1:00 p.m. Contact Ms. Rasar (ext. 5080) if you want to go or if you have questions.

Campus Organization Treasurers Treasurers must email spreadsheets to Mrs. Robin Smith ([email protected]) by September 18. Dues for every organization must be collected by September 30. Treasurers are to submit names of those who have not paid dues to Dr. Forlines by October 1.

Ladies Only • Friday, September 18 - “Jane Austen Movie Nite” - 9:00 p.m. • Wednesday, September 30 - Yoga Night - 9:30 p.m. • Thursday, October 8 - Dorm Devotions - 11:00 p.m. (Mrs. Trimble will lead; attendance required.) All events take place in Polston Lounge.

You’ve Got the “Look” We Need

Rush Night Video Winners 1st place Alpha Chi Omega/Sonnet Societies The following groups tied for second: 2nd place Bryan/LMA Societies 2nd place Bunyan/Rossetti Societies rd

3 place Pi Gamma/Bronte Societies

Rush Night Remembrances Thanks to…. David Jones/Jacob Riggs, Masters of Ceremonies Society Presidents (Award Presenters) Special Award Winners Guest Appearances (Faculty and Staff) Societies Sound Engineers, Cameramen, Stage Crew Student Body Officers GMF Student Development Committee Judges of Skits And…ALL New Students

Health Precautions • Eat healthy (fruits and vegetables especially). • Exercise. • Take a Multi-Vitamin. • Get 6-8 hours of sleep each night. • Do not drink or eat after anyone. • Do not share utensils. • Use hand sanitizers. • Cover your mouth (preferably with a tissue) when you cough or sneeze. • Spray your living area with Lysol. • Keep your living area clean. (NOTE: If you get sick anyway (and if you run a fever), do not go to class. Stay in bed, and let someone know you are sick so they can instruct you on how to take care of yourself.

Guys Only “Winning at Work and at Home” kicks off Wednesday, September 23 at 6:00 a.m. at Sylvan Park FWB Church. Workbooks $10. For more information, call Frank Owens (615-397-7895).

Ministry Wives’ Seminar The seven-part ministry wives event sponsored by FWBBC got off to a great start Thursday, September 17. The ladies met 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the President’s Home. If you are a current woman student, recent graduate—or a wife of a student or a recent graduate, you are invited to attend. Mrs. Melinda Pinson (President Pinson’s wife) and Mrs. Donna Forrest (Mr. Terry Forrest’s wife) host the series. The group is reading Carolyn Mahaney’s book, Feminine Appeal, a study centered on Titus 2. Books available. Come enjoy lively discussion and refreshments. For more information, call Mrs. Pinson at 844-5082.