1977_10 The Daily Collegian October 1977

              Selling insurance
isn't
what it
used
to be.
By Tim Ryan,-
Staff Reporter
seven thirty ln the even-
I as the sun finally reaches
King place ln tl
places
Probably   few,   however,  are
O'Brien is doing
where he resides with
rife, Beck)-.  •
no television on, nor
any radio; only  the  lights  and
perhaps a little softgospel music.
people gather at the
strangers, but «
Christian crim major spreads 'God's word'
common bond. The bond that
binds them all together la their
Christian faith. It Is a fellowship;
a gathering of believers.
Mike O'Brien, a criminology
major here at the University, sits
ln a chair at the bead of all these
people. He will lead a few songs,
a word of prayer, arid then he will
delve Into the Bible for a study
of the word of God.
It is a casual, Informal evening,
with no spaced-out meditations or
any air of stiff rellglouslty. Af-
s will be coffee and
and all will leave
the O'Brien home feeling, at the
least, uplifted.
The gathering is known as a
"Twig." a "Twig" is a part of
the "Tree" of The Way Ministry,
which is a non-reUgloua, non-denominational Bible study and
teaching. The organization was
founded thirty-five years ago by
Victor Paul Wterwllle, and slnci
It has become a world-wide
Christian fellowship.
Twenty-five years ago, as the
Way Ministry was in Its tenth
year, Michael O'Brien was borr
ln Philadelphia. He first attended
college ln North Carolina at East
Carolina University and studied
"Corrections and social work."
Afterwards he worked at the
Juvenile Court ln Virginia for a
year and a half and came out to
California ln September of last
year. He came to "teach the
Bible." Presently he Is majoring as a graduate InCrirolnology.
"We decided to go out on a one
aald, "to an area of need to establish Christian fellowships ln
the community. The main outreach of the ministry Is teaching
how to underatand the Bible, how
we got the Bible, how toappty
the   Bible   to everyday lives."
The O'Briens decided to stay
on here after their year'a commitment was terminated to continue
giving, "an opportunity to learn
the Bible. Teaching God [a word
is the greatest way I've found to
help   people  help themselves."
O'Brien feels that "The word,"
can be related to everyday living
to give purpose and meaning to
all aspects including education.
He himself applies the Bible to his
studies in Criminology.
"Everything ln life that works
is a principle or law of God.
Criminology, corrections, Justice, all have their basis for truth
ln God's word," he said.
O'Brien hopes to break down
the shrouds that surround the
Justice system and "get back to
the baalc principles of God's
Word."
O'Brien doesn't constder himself "religious la the old sense of
the word." He stated that, "you
can be religious about football
games or be a fanatic about anything. But being a Christian Is
being a son of God. It Isn't a
religion."
"I desire to study and to teach
God's word as long as I can,
because that's really my life and
my heart. It's what I love doing
roost. I would also like to get
a position ln tbe criminal Justice
God'
ln planning or penitentiary
m, to bring the light of
Word into the established
Mike O'Brien's home is one of
many across the country where
Christians can gather for "spiritual nurture and growth." It's
non-denomlnatlonal, open to everybody,  no membership invol
ved. The ministry has classes
for those who "want a deeper
understanding of the Word."
Michael and his wife Becky,
who Is a speech therapist, hold
their fellowships on Mondays,
Tuesdays, Thursdays' and Fridays at their home at 575 East
Lansing Way, at seven thirty In
the evening and all are welcome.
St. Paul's Catholic Chapel
At Newman Center
1572 E. Barstow Ave-Ph. 4 9-4341
Saturday Eve. Mass 5 p.m.
Weekday Masse* 5:00 pm. Monday thru Thursday
Rev. Sergio P. Negro
Rev. Stephen C. Bulfer
Slater Louis Marie Cramer
Philharmonic discounts help
students calm midterm stress
Remember the old selling stereotype? The
flashy smile, quick handshake, fast talk and ". . .
sign on the dotted line." That marketing approach
is as old as yesterday's papers. Today the burgeoning
markets of personal and business insurance demand the
very best in conscientious counselling to secure their financial futures.
That's where we come in. Metropolitan. We're the second
largest insurer in the world. Through our group, personal and business
coverages we insure one out of five people throughout the U.S. and Canada.
And the market for insurance is expanding at a record pace.
That's where you come in.  If you'll be graduating soon in business management, marketing, publi
relations or a related field and you've never thought about a career in insurance, think again.
If you qualify for a position with us, you'll receive the very best professional instruction and backup assistance, plus a generous compensation and benefits package. And you'll have the satisfaction of
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After all, the future is our business.
Call us and see if it might not be yours.
& Metropolitan
Where the future is now
Metropolitan will be on campus Oct 11.
See your placement officer for an appointment.
midterms Just around the
to feel the pressures
papers, and projects.
s is the situation you're
laps listening to thee
inds of the Fresno j
>u evening can help soothe
provided
r 24 with
>: opportunity to attend the
s  of the '77-'78
>f paying the-regula
icket price of $20 to$4C
Concerts are also given
"day nights and special';
its for students sell for $13.
"dent rush tickets (single
ert tickets) are also avall-
at the door before every
ert for ($1.50), a 50 par-
discount.
that's  still too expensive,
help usher and get
Concerto No. 4 ip f] Minor and
the Concerto for the Left Hand
ln D major by Ravel.
The program, which begins at
8 p.m. at the Fresno Convention
Center Theatre on "M" St., also
Includes Stravinsky's "Firebird" Suite and Beethoven's
"Consecration of the House"
Overture.
Maestro Guy Taylor will conduct the orchestra. This marks
Taylor's ninth season as Music
Director and Conductor.
Johannesen has performed with
every major American orchestra
and many symphonic organizations throughout the world, including Boston, Chicago, San
Francisco, London, Berlin, Oslo
and Stockholm.
Johannesen began bis orchestral appearances shortly after his
New York debut, when he was
asked to appear with tbe New
York Philharmonic under George
Besides tl
> desire to relieve
tree.
cholarships
[Applications are now available
*• CSUC International Pro- -
ms- Students may apply to
!j In Denmark, France, Ger-
>?. Israel, Italy, Japan, Mex-
' Per«, Republic of China,
">, Sweden, or the United
«*» during the 1978-79 Aca-
ln.VMr' APPUcatlons are a-
P™* In the JoyalAdmlhlstra-
Bmidinj, Room BL
a classical concert?'
According to Stewart Comer,
Fresno -Philharmonic's General
Manager, classical music concerts are "a way to get more
out of life," in addition to expanding one's own world.-
" 'It's-a way for people to get
more out of life and listen to
beautiful music," Comer said.
While concerts can be educational also. Comer said that
"the main purpose of the concert
Is to enjoy music."
Many CSUF students and fa-
Joyment in music by playing ln
the Philharmonic.
Faculty members include
James H. winter, principal
French born player and former
CSUF Music Dept. Chairman:
Lawrence Sutherland, principal
trombonist; John Heard, bassoon
player and GeorgeSchaefer, percussionist.
Students performing with the
orchestra include string players
Jim Stark, Brad Taylor, Gaylene
Joe, Donna Reyes, Kevin Harper,
Lynn Van Meter, Dennis Drew,
Craig Hauschlldt, Mike McLane
and Tim Glannopoulos.
Woodwind players are John
Simmons and Larry Honda, and
brass musicians Include Julie
Barnhart, Tom Ashworth, Soc-
" Frank Cam-
Students Skip Gaynard and
David Mickey are percussionists.
For concert information and
ticket reservations contact the
Philharmonic office at 1362 N.
Fresno  St.   or   call   485-3020.
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