Abraham’s Altar, an event inviting students to gather together to worship the Lord, took place in the Bowld gym on Monday, March 9 at 8 p.m.
Panhellenic Council, an organization that promotes the empowerment of women, leadership, scholarship and service, and Interfraternity Council, an organization that seeks to maintain life and relations amongst the men in fraternities, came together to provide a night filled with purpose and community. University chapel credit was offered to those who attended the event. Although the Greek life community hosted the event, the event was open to anyone on campus.
“I think it’s more important to recognize that our purpose isn’t found in school or in any organization but in worshipping Christ,” said Callie Teague, junior public relations major. “When we can put any worldly differences aside and bring glory to Christ together, it’s a really special thing.”
For this event, chairs were placed in a circle instead of in straight lines to illuminate the idea of community and fellowship. The band in the middle of the room played different songs for the students to worship to. The lights were dim, and the music was loud.
One person from each organization came to the middle of the room with lights shining down on them to either give their testimony or read scripture.
From the fraternity of Alpha Tau Omega, Hunter Walker, a junior computer science major, was the first to share scripture and pray over the event.
From Chi Omega, Reeves Parrish, a junior communications major, shared her testimony, relating to the students about hard times.
Eli Parker, senior business marketing major, sang at the event and helped to orchestrate the music for the night.
“What’s awesome about Abraham’s Altar is the community that it provides,” said Parker. “There is so much power in a group of believers gathering together to lift high the name of Jesus. I think Abraham’s Altar is an impactful time for students to get away from the norm and gather together with one goal and that’s to bring glory to God through prayer, the reading of His word, and worship through song.”
From Kappa Delta, Grayson Bartlett, a sophomore biblical languages major, read scripture and prayed.
From Zeta Tau Alpha, Ivy-Marie Adkisson, a junior psychology major, shared about the blessing of opportunities.
From Lambda Chi Alpha, JV Martinez, a junior business management major, shared his testimony, encouraging students of God’s faithfulness.
To close the ceremony, Drake Davenport, a freshman exercise science major and Sigma Alpha Epsilon member, ended the night with prayer and scripture reading.
Students prayed and worshipped alongside each other despite the letters on their chest or the lack thereof.
“My favorite part about Abraham’s Altar is by far the testimonial time and the opportunity to worship freely,” said Parker. “I love hearing stories, and I also love any opportunity to sing praises to God. It’s truly an awesome event.”
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