Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1939-1940 Page: 16
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ABILENE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
worship and in practical service. In all the meetings outlined below,
a worshipful, respectful attitude is fostered and the religious spirit
is deepened and enriched.
Young Men's Meetings.-Every Monday night three meetings are
conducted by the young men of the College. These services of Gospel
songs, Scripture readings and quotations, and evangelistic talks
furnish valuable training for the young men, preparing them to take
their part in the work of the church and to come to love the service
of the Lord.
Mission Study Meetings.-In the forty-five minutes preceding
the prayer meetings on Wednesday nights there is a religious meeting
that deals especially with missions. These meetings are not
designed alone for future missionaries as such but for all Christians.
Study is made of such problems as missions in the Bible, the Bible
way of sending out and supporting missions, needs in the mission
fields.
Evangelistic Forum.--Each Friday evening the preacher students
meet for worship and Christian training. Their program usually consists
of religious songs, Scripture reading, prayer, and a study of
some phase of evangelistic work. Some faculty members or local
preacher leads in the discussion.
Young Ladies' Training Class.-On each Friday evening a number
of young ladies meet for purposes of study and worship. The
aims are to promote spiritual growth of those present and to learn
what woman's work in the church is and how she can do this work
most successfully. The programs consist of songs, prayers, Bible
readings and short talks from members of some invited guest.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE.-The inspiration and uplift of worship
needs practical fruit-bearing to put genuineness into Christians,
so that they may become the salt of the earth. Opportunity for this
is given in personal evangelism in the local congregations, in holding
meetings at mission points out from Abilene, in social rescue work
and distribution of tracts, and in the Mexican Mission Church of
Christ, maintained by the churches of Christ in Abilene.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Some of the outstanding advantages of college life are found outside
of regular school work. Various clubs and organizations furnish
social life and help develop the students along different lines.
The Student Association.-This organization, composed of the
whole student body, stresses the spirit of unity and cooperation among
the students in solving their general problems.
The James A. Garfield Society.-This organization is a local
unit of Alpha Chi, formerly the Scholarship Societies of the South.
Very high scholastic standing and good character are the qualifications
for membership.
The A Club.-Membership in the A Club is based entirely on
merit. Only those students who win honors for A. C. C. in athletics,
forensics, or other student activities and are of high moral standing
may become members of the club. A failure to live up to these ideals16
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Abilene Christian College. Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1939-1940, book, June 1939; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth45923/m1/20/: accessed May 5, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Christian University Library.