By Amber Ginter
OCU Aesthetic Club, Movements from the Heart, hosted their first annual Worship Night in the new Ministry and Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 23. The performance comprised four choreographed routines, music from Michelle Martin and Kyle Benecke, a ‘spoken word’ by Gerald Mershimer, and a message by Tyler Freeman.
Featuring Amber Ginter and Anna Hambrick with paired members Amber Ginter/Eric Fahrer, Anna Hambrick/Phillip Goodson, Faith Monaghan/Ian Monaghan, Hannah Hostetler/Stephen Kibble, and Noelle Reif/Davi Pereira, the club perfected a god-honoring performance pleasing to the audience.
The performance conveyed self-reflection and worship of the Creator. An audience of over 200 voiced and applauded their appreciation of the vision expressed through the performance. Learning to ‘dance through the minefields of life’ was the theme.
Professor Scott Barr provided a devotional, examining the performance’s influence on him. Reflecting on Scripture shared through the dancing, he articulated how to apply worship, noting “In Romans 12: 6-7 we read that ‘we have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach.’ For those called to teaching, it is exciting to think we offer our energies and talents to God as a living sacrifice with thankfulness and joy. Are we viewing teaching the way God sees it, as an act of worship? How can that understanding influence our preparations and presentations? Is our teaching a ‘movement from the heart’?”
The event concluded with a fun finale. Dancers expressed joy accompanied by Justin Timberlake’s, “I got sunshine in my pocket, got that good song in my feet!” The dancers beamed as the curtain came down. Their joy was infectious among the audience.
Glorifying God through artistic expression, these performers shared the grace of the Kingdom and plan to host another event in April that will glorify the Holy Spirit.
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Trailblazers Send Love Overseas For Christmas Season
Published: December 10, 2019
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - The Ohio Christian University Athletic Department spent the
month of November gathering supplies to show the love of Christ this holiday
season, packing 20 boxes to be sent overseas as a part of Operation Christmas
Child.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - The Ohio Christian University Athletic Department spent the
month of November gathering supplies to show the love of Christ this holiday
season, packing 20 boxes to be sent overseas as a part of Operation Christmas
Child.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - The Ohio Christian University Athletic Department spent the
month of November gathering supplies to show the love of Christ this holiday
season, packing 20 boxes to be sent
Trailblazers Send Love Overseas For Christmas Season
Published: November 30, 2019
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - The Ohio Christian University Athletic Department spent the
month of November gathering supplies to show the love of Christ this holiday
season, packing 20 boxes to be sent overseas as a part of Operation Christmas
Child.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - The Ohio Christian University Athletic Department spent the
month of November gathering supplies to show the love of Christ this holiday
season, packing 20 boxes to be sent overseas as a part of Operation Christmas
Child.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - The Ohio Christian University Athletic Department spent the
month of November gathering supplies to show the love of Christ this holiday
season, packing 20 boxes to be sent
Emergency and Disaster Management Partner with Mennonite Disaster Service
Published: November 8, 2019
Representatives from Ohio Christian University’s Emergency and Disaster
Management Program recently joined their new disaster partner, the
Mennonites, at the Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) Region 2 Conference. The
event took place in Rosedale, Ohio on Oct. 25-27.
The Mennonite Disaster Service is a network of Anabaptist churches that
responds in Christian love to those affected by disasters. While their
primary focus is on clean up, repair, and rebuilding homes, they expand
beyond these activities. Their service touches lives and nurtures hope,
faith, and wholeness.
Emergency
Representatives from Ohio Christian University’s Emergency and Disaster
Management Program recently joined their new disaster partner, the
Mennonites, at the Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) Region 2 Conference. The
event took place in Rosedale, Ohio on Oct. 25-27.
The Mennonite Disaster Service is a network of Anabaptist churches that
responds in Christian love to those affected by
Representatives from Ohio Christian University’s Emergency and Disaster
Management Program recently joined their new disaster partner, the
Mennonites, at the Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) Region
Band and Vocal Students Among the 'Stars and the Moon'
Published: November 8, 2019
In 1969, Apollo 11 launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,
carrying what would soon be the first men to ever set foot on the Moon. Ohio
Christian University will celebrate this historic event with a concert titled
Stars and the Moon, featuring Ohio Christian’s band and vocal students. The
show will lift off on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Ministry
In 1969, Apollo 11 launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,
carrying what would soon be the first men to ever set foot on the Moon. Ohio
Christian University will celebrate this historic event with a concert titled
Stars and the Moon, featuring Ohio Christian’s band and vocal students. The
show will lift off on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Ministry
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carrying what would soon be the first men to ever set foot on the Moon. Ohio
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Orchestra Shares Gospel Through Music in Japan
Published: November 8, 2019
This summer, Ohio Christian University’s orchestra went on its third
mission trip to Japan. From Jul. 29 to Aug. 17, students had the opportunity
to share not only their musical talents but their passion for spreading the
gospel.
The orchestra directors, Roger and Linda Stieg, completed their graduate work
at the Talent Education Institute in Matsumoto, Japan. After graduation, the
Steigs were asked to come back to play some concerts. They agreed to return,
hoping to be an example of how God can use even musical talent to help
fulfill the Great Commission. Found in Matthew 28, the
This summer, Ohio Christian University’s orchestra went on its third
mission trip to Japan. From Jul. 29 to Aug. 17, students had the opportunity
to share not only their musical talents but their passion for spreading the
gospel.
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at the Talent Education Institute in Matsumoto, Japan. After graduation, the
Steigs
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ABLAZE - 2018 Summer Tour!
Published: June 12, 2018
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performing in Indiana, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio on these dates at the
following CCCU churches and summer camps, where OCU students are also serving
as camp counselors:
June 10: Community Wesleyan Church, Athens, OH
June 17: Hartsville Church of Christ, Harstville, IN
June 17: Chillicothe Paints Baseball Game, Chillicothe, OH (singing the
national anthem at 6:05 p.m.)
June 19: General CCCU Council, Circleville, OH
June 20-23: Teens of Praise Camp, Circleville, OH
June 24-28: Bible Camp, Maysville
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performing in Indiana, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio on these dates at the
following CCCU churches and summer camps, where OCU students are also serving
as camp counselors:
June 10: Community Wesleyan Church, Athens, OH
June 17: Hartsville Church of Christ, Harstville, IN
June 17: Chillicothe Paints Baseball
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performing in Indiana, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio on these dates at the
following CCCU churches and summer camps,
12th Annual Kids on Campus Registration Open!
Published: May 21, 2018
Who’s excited for summer? I know we are! Who likes to learn, but still have
fun? We do too! This summer your child has the opportunity to do just
that.
Kids on Campus is a great summer opportunity for your child to enrich their
mind in a fun, college environment. Registration for Kids on Campus 2018
summer camp has begun for students whose current grade level is first through
fourth grade and will continue until classes fill or May 18, whichever is
first.
Kids on Campus, held on the campus of Ohio Christian University, is a summer
enrichment program designed to provide students
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fun? We do too! This summer your child has the opportunity to do just
that.
Kids on Campus is a great summer opportunity for your child to enrich their
mind in a fun, college environment. Registration for Kids on Campus 2018
summer camp has begun for students whose current grade level is first through
fourth grade
Who’s excited for summer? I know we are! Who likes to learn, but still have
fun? We do too! This summer your child has the opportunity to do just
that.
Kids on Campus is a great summer
2018 Pastors Conference Shares Lessons in Leadership
Published: April 27, 2018
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The Conference began with inspirational worship led by Ohio Christian
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Healthy Church in a Chaotic World.”
In his
The Pastors Conference of the 2018 Leadership Forum provided inspiring
sessions that shared valuable lessons in pastoral leadership.
The Conference began with inspirational worship led by Ohio Christian
University’s ABLAZE student music and vocal group singing spirit-filled
songs and hymns of praise. Their performance created a beautiful time for
experiencing the Holy Spirit’s refreshing
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sessions that shared valuable lessons in pastoral leadership.
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2018 Community Action Day Delivers a Win-Win!
Published: April 13, 2018
Ohio Christian University students practiced service-above-self on their
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build and strengthen character.
Students contributed their time and energy in 26 projects ranging from
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Student teams cleaned front yards, beatified parks and downtown streets,
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a
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Ralph C. Starkey Community Action Day (CAD) again this year, vitalizing the
University’s mission of benefiting others through acts of service that
build and strengthen character.
Students contributed their time and energy in 26 projects ranging from
singing in nursing homes to clearing a golf course after the Scioto
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Ralph C. Starkey Community Action Day (CAD) again this year, vitalizing the
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