Students host 'Explosion: Tearing down the walls' to build their faith
Ashleigh Day
Issue date: 10/29/09 Section: Campus Events
A small group of 13 students from Southeast Missouri State shared their passion for God with the rest of campus during the "Explosion" event that took place this past weekend. It was an event that encouraged others to take the opportunity to strengthen their spiritual relationships.
Flyers, sidewalk chalk, and Facebook groups all caught the eyes and attention of students around the campus. It took place at Rose Theatre Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening encompassing live worship music, dance, and a message delivered. The cost of the event was free and open to anyone who was interested.
One of the students who helped host the event, Patrice Billingsley said that she and 12 others from a mixture of campus ministries felt led by God to do the event. "We just wanted to glorify God and to give the campus an opportunity to tear down the walls that were standing between them and God and to come into an intimate relationship with Him," said Billingsley. Student Aaron Clark did an interpretive mime dance Saturday night that left the audience standing with approval. Another student, Jeremy Eason, presented a spoken message every night, which seemed to allow people to see God in a different and more positive light.
The audience ranged from young toddlers to adults all anticipating what the night had in store. Although all of the seats weren't occupied, there was a sense of accomplishment from the amount of people who attended. "I feel like we got the outcome we expected. A lot of college students were at the event that came back to God, they got to experience the love of God, and allowed God to move the barriers in their lives that were keeping them from God," said Billingsley.
Some students left early and others left in tears. One could tell that if nothing else, people were able to let go of some hurt and pain. Several students said they enjoyed the experience. Whether it was a person's first time in an atmosphere as such or if someone had been use to it their entire life, people were open to the opportunity to be changed.
Flyers, sidewalk chalk, and Facebook groups all caught the eyes and attention of students around the campus. It took place at Rose Theatre Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening encompassing live worship music, dance, and a message delivered. The cost of the event was free and open to anyone who was interested.
One of the students who helped host the event, Patrice Billingsley said that she and 12 others from a mixture of campus ministries felt led by God to do the event. "We just wanted to glorify God and to give the campus an opportunity to tear down the walls that were standing between them and God and to come into an intimate relationship with Him," said Billingsley. Student Aaron Clark did an interpretive mime dance Saturday night that left the audience standing with approval. Another student, Jeremy Eason, presented a spoken message every night, which seemed to allow people to see God in a different and more positive light.
The audience ranged from young toddlers to adults all anticipating what the night had in store. Although all of the seats weren't occupied, there was a sense of accomplishment from the amount of people who attended. "I feel like we got the outcome we expected. A lot of college students were at the event that came back to God, they got to experience the love of God, and allowed God to move the barriers in their lives that were keeping them from God," said Billingsley.
Some students left early and others left in tears. One could tell that if nothing else, people were able to let go of some hurt and pain. Several students said they enjoyed the experience. Whether it was a person's first time in an atmosphere as such or if someone had been use to it their entire life, people were open to the opportunity to be changed.
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