Mississippi Delta Community College Baptist Student Union

2005 BSU COUNCIL

President
Betty Elizabeth Melchor

Bible Study
Stephen Van Lott

Fellowship
Nicole Cheek

Outreach/Activities
Daniel Bingham

Missions
Heather Matthews

Ministries
Shannon Morgan

Worship
Robert Scrivener

Evangelism
Crystal Harris

Student Center
Ginger Fouche

Fundrasing/Finances
Kate Clark

BSU Director
David Wallace

BSU Hours

Monday-Friday

8:30am - 3:30pm

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The BAPTIST STUDENT UNION symbol illustrates the two dimensional thrust of Student Ministries as well as that of the individual Christian life.

The inward dimension (Christian Growth). Symbolized by arrows pointing inward to Christ at the center is designed to meet personal needs for effective growth in the Christian walk--worship, bible study, life decisions, fellowship and churchmanship.

The outward dimension (Christian Outreach) is symbolized by the arrows pointing outward "spreading the gospel to the ends of the earth." Christian outreach provides opportunities for students to meet the needs of persons by expressing their gifts in witness, missions, ministries and world & social action.

The Fellowship of the Unshamed (Romans 1:16)

I am a part of the "Fellowship of the Unshamed." I have the Holy Spirit Power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure. I am finished and done with low living, sight-walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tame visions, mundane talking, chintzy giving and dwarfed goals!

I no longer need pre-eminence, prosperity, position, promotions, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded. I now live by presence, lean by faith, love by patience, lift by prayer and labor by power.

My pace is set, my gait is fast, my goal is Heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few, my Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, deterred, lured away, turned back, diluted or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity or meander in the maze of mediocrity.

I won't give up, back up, let up or shut up until I've preached up, prayed up, paid up, stored up and stayed up for the cause of Christ.

I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I must go until He returns, give until I drop, preach until all know and work until He comes.

And when He comes to get His own, He will have no problem recognizing me. My colors will be clear.


MYTHS ABOUT BSU Myth #1 BSU IS JUST FOR BAPTISTS Students from many different Churches participate. Styles may differ, but Jesus is our common ground. Myth #2 YOU HAVE TO BE RELIGIOUS We strive for Christ-likeness, but there are no halos. Myth #3 THERE ARE MEMBERSHIP DUES Membership is through participation...no dues! Myth #4 IT'S A CLIQUE The fellowship is close, but there is always room for more. Myth #5 YOU HAVE TO PARTICIPATE IN EVERYTHING Many different activities make up our program--choose the ones that meet your needs. Myth #6 THERE ARE NO MYTHS ABOUT BSU ....................		THE NINE TASKS OF BSU CHRISTIAN GROWTH Jesus said, "come unto me...learn of me." (Matt. 11:28-30) 1. Worship -- Praise, adoration and thanksgiving to God. (Col. 3:16) 2. Bible Study -- Learning and living in His word. (Acts 17:11) 3. Life Decisions -- Guidelines for students who are seeking God's leadership in choices related to the stewardship of life. (1 Cor. 4:1-2) 4. Fellowship -- Sharing life and love with brothers and sisters in Christ. (Acts 4:32) 5.Churchmanship -- Being involved in the life and ministry of the total body of Christ through the local church. CHRISTIAN OUTREACH Jesus said, "Go to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples." (Matt. 28:19a GNB) 6. Witness -- Sharing the good news of Christ with others. (Acts 1:8) 7. Missions -- Reaching beyond the campus. (Acts 13:1-3) 8. Ministries -- Meeting human needs everywhere. (Luke 4:16-19) 9. World Issues & Social Actions -- Being salt and light in a world in need of hope. (Matt.5:13)

Mississippi Delta Community College Baptist Student Union students sharing their faith in Jesus Christ through music, drama, testimonies, puppets and services. "Students making a difference"

A time during the day for students to come together for fellowship and a spiritual awakening.