Today started at 8AM with DTS Orientation. About 150 of us new students gathered for breakfast in Campbell Hall. Coffee and name tags were a life saver for me! (I think everyone should wear name tags all the time. Think how friendly it would be). I met some really nice people today. Michael, Dylan (who lives in 714), Philip (from OKC), Bryan (from Dallas), Dr Waters (a Philippines missionary), Isaac (from Brazil), Trevor (who beat me at ping-pong), Drew (from Georgia), and James just to name a few. We heard from several speakers throughout the morning including DTS President, Dr Mark Bailey. The highlight of the day was spent in the chapel orientation. We sang some hymns including "He is Exulted" and non-hymns including "Deep in the Heart of Texas". A touching moment was when distinguished professor and former president Dr Campbell got up to talk. This gentleman has such a heart for the Lord. He's in his 80s and has the onset of Parkinson's. Nonetheless, his message was poignant, profound, and Spirit-supplied. He quoted from Oswald Chambers (I believe), "never doubt in the dark what God has said in the light." Also, "it's always too soon to quit."
Throughout the day there were just too many "golden nuggets" of wisdom to count from the faculty. I feel so encouraged that I have made the right choice here. It's going to be a treat to learn under these servant leaders. Speaking of servant leaders, a special moment was when we were singing a hymn in chapel and ALL of the faculty members walked in. It was such a neat picture of humility and leadership. It's evident that they genuinely care and take interest in us as students. They introduced themselves and spent time at lunch interacting with us and asking questions about us. Pretty cool.
Overall, orientation was a pleasant experience today. It reminded me why I am here. I'm looking forward to starting class next week. I'm not looking forward to some entrance exams tomorrow :-0
GrantJ
sha-zam!!!
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