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Celebration, song and candlelight: Lighting of the Green highlight of the Christmas season.One evening out of the year, the famous BC green undergoes a dramatic transformation. The usual action of the green - Ultimate Frisbee games, study sessions under the trees and the conversations of blanket-lounging students - is suspended for an evening of candlelight and singing, celebrating the birth of Christ. The lighting of the green is again upon us, an opportunity to forget about the stresses of finals week and think about the meaning of the season. "In the dark of December, we invite people to come and bear witness to the true light of Christ which is coming into the world," said Patty Shelly, professor of Bible and religion, and organizer for the event. Participants surround the green for a 15-minute worship service with carol singing. Each person receives a candle and after the singing, the green is slowly lit by candlelight, forming a giant Advent wreath. After each individual light has been illumined, the crowd gathers in the center of the green, forming a giant Christ candle. "It is an opportunity to see the campus green in a unique way - surrounded with a circle of candle-light. It is an amazing sight," Shelly said. Most of the campus lights are turned off to help create a mood for the event, now in its 15th year. Often 250 former and current students, faculty, staff and community members participate. "The lighting of the green was initially conceived of as a 'one-time' occasion, but was so meaningful that people wanted to do it again. I remember one year when the night was so still and there was a gentle snow falling - it was beautiful," Shelly said. Shelly encourages everyone to attend the lighting of the green at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10. Refreshments will follow in the Schultz Student Center. In case of inclement weather, the service will be held in Memorial Hall. |
ATM AvailableFirst Bank of Newton announces the installation of its sixth ATM, located in the Schultz Student Center, here at Bethel College. Contra Dancing"Allaman right! Dohseedoh your partner." Wedel Remembers Bethel Former BC president reflects on Bethel's changesImagine a Bethel College where chapel is required four days a week, students must get permission to leave campus and freshmen cannot have their own cars. This is the kind of Bethel that D.C. Wedel remembers. Druber's Divinity DiscourseEvery Monday night at 11:30 p.m. a group of Bethel students meet at the local Newton hot spot called Druber's to discuss a wide range of issues that college students are faced with. Bethel College Forensics finishes wellThe Bethel College Forensics team, although a relatively green team, has had an outstanding semester. Deutsche WeihnachtenThe music and language departments have done it again, conspiring to make this year's Deutsche Weihnachten, a German Advent service, an event that no one will want to miss. Post Bethel LifeThere is far more to a career than simply graduating from college and getting a job. KBCU needs you!Fewer and fewer people every semester realize that Bethel College has a radio station. It lies buried in the bowels of the FAC, nestled next to the choir room, and broadcasts on the frequency 88.1 FM, with the call sign KBCU. Celebration, song and candlelight: Lighting of the Green highlight of the Christmas season.One evening out of the year, the famous BC green undergoes a dramatic transformation. New Nursing FacultyBethel College has two new nursing staff members this year, Susan Krehbiel and Donna Becker. Both are on a part-time basis here at Bethel. The Search for a PresidentAs the nation waits for its top officer, so does Bethel How to Jumpstart Your CareerAt this time in our lives we, as students, are all coming closer to having to survive in the real world. Ski TripFor fun, snow and a weekend getaway, it is time to sign up for the annual SAB ski trip. The outing starts Friday, Jan. 26 and lasts until Monday, Jan. 29. Here, Have a WebPage!The technology fee you pay to Bethel pays to host your own personal Web Pages. Here is how you build your own little shack in the global cyber-city. Bethel to Celebrate the First Ever Christmas GalaThe Bethel community will be introduced to a brand new tradition this coming December with the arrival of the first annual Christmas Gala. Christmas GalaBy Helen Dick Schedule ChangesStuck in a routine? Well, hang up your old habits because next semester is going to shake things up a bit. Spiritual life opportunities abound at BethelAs a college affiliated with the Mennonite denomination one that was founded on principles of discipleship and service, Bethel possesses a strong Christian and religious emphasis. This characteristic of the college manifests itself in the variety of spiritual life activities that take place on campus. Volunteerism: Nobody can accuse you of being in it for the money.The intangible benefits of voluntary service are undoubtedly greater than a high-paying job, but the monetary benefits are practically nonexistent. Nonetheless, volunteer programs are thriving in the United States, and many former volunteers are grateful for their one-of-a-kind experience. The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is an international program designed to aid others. MCC does a variety of development and relief projects throughout the world. MCC tailors to the individual's needs and promotes peace and cross-cultural understanding. Singles as well as married couples can serve in numerous countries. Mennonite Voluntary Service |
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