Dr. Allen’s message looked at the life of Manasseh from 2 Kings 21, and 2 Chronicles 33.�� Manasseh was king of Judah for 55 years, but in 2 Kings 21:2 it tells us, “He did what was evil in the Lord’s sight.” Allen said, “Manasseh abandoned the moral framework of God. This is the same decision we are making today. To defy the moral law of God, means we have untethered ourselves from the safety of the harbor only to be tossed to and fro by the roaring seas. ‘How have we abandoned the moral law of God?’ you ask. We have desacralized life, sex, and marriage. We have removed the religious, sacred status, and significance of the law of God. The sacredness of life in every aspect is safeguarded by the moral and spiritual law of God.”

“The moral law of God is summarized in the greatest commandments to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and love you neighbor as yourself.�� If we love God, we will have no other Gods or idols, we will not use His name in vain, and will keep the Sabbath. If we love our neighbor, we will honor our parents, will not murder, will not commit adultery, will not steal, will not speak falsely, or covet another man’s wife and property. For a free, prosperous, and civil society to exist we must choose between the moral law of God or the lawlessness of man.”

Dr. Allen challenged students to get involved and to make a difference in our world.�� He cautioned, “Just make sure that you are on the side of the right, and don’t let it detour you from God’s mission to win the world to Christ and advance His kingdom. While Jesus’ earthly ministry included healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and speaking truth to culture, his primary ministry was to seek and to save the lost.” As Mark 8:36 says, “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and to lose his soul?”

In concluding his message, he reminded students, “The sins of our past are never so great that God’s love and mercy cannot forgive us, cannot restore us, and cannot give us a new start.” He also charged the University community, “As we start a new semester, let me challenge you to make sure that wherever and whatever you choose to do with your life, that you choose the side of truth. As James Russell Lowell said – crisis moments occur across history, and it’s important to choose the side of truth. Although truth may seem to be losing, remember, God is in control and truth will ultimately win.”

The schedule for HLGU’s 2019 Carroll Missions Days includes 10 am chapel services Wednesday and Thursday in the Parker Theatre of the Roland Fine Arts Center.

Each year, HLGU celebrates their global vision through a week of emphasizing missions on campus. Missionaries from all over the world travel to the HLGU campus to interact with students. HLGU students have had the opportunity to not only listen to missionaries from Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, and South America speak, but to also sit down one-on-one and discuss their experiences and potential opportunities to serve.

This year’s featured speaker is Dr. James T. Draper, Jr., president emeritus of LifeWay Christian Resources. Dr. Draper has six doctorate degrees in divinity, humanities, and laws. Before serving as President and CEO of LifeWay for 15 years, Draper pastored at eight churches across Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas from 1956 to 1991.

Since 1974, Draper has served as trustee and in other leadership roles at 14 universities, conventions, and associations and is currently serving as a trustee at Criswell College and as chairman of the board of visitors at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has written 31 books and has won five denominational awards from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Union University, and the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention.

Draper has traveled to 36 countries around the world, leading in evangelistic services, activities, conferences, and meetings with missionaries and nationals. In 1990, he organized and led a crusade in Kenya where over 60,000 professions of faith were made.

He and his wife Carol Ann have been married for 62 years and have three children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Carroll Missions Days are a result of the vision and generous resources of the late Kenneth and Rheyma Carroll of Monroe City, MO. Before his death in 2008, Mr. Carroll said he wanted to do something that would make a difference in eternity. With the establishment of the Carroll Missions Week and the building of the Carroll Missions Center and Carroll Science Center, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll are touching eternity through the lives of thousands of HLGU students.

For more information on Carroll Missions Days, contact Caren Sheputis at 573-629-3075, or via email at caren.sheputis@hlg.edu. For information on HLGU missions, visit the website at hlg.edu/missions.

Speaking out of the book of Philippians, Dr. Allen encouraged those present to find their joy in the Lord and to be joyful no matter the situation.

“Regardless of your circumstances, you can have a deep and abiding joy,” he said. “As a believer, we must remember that joy is never dependent on our circumstances. Circumstances can color everything we do, but our attitude of joy should permeate all throughout even difficult circumstances.”

Dr. Allen made everyone mindful of putting the Lord first as the new year is taking shape.

During chapel, Dr. Allen welcomed new students to HLGU and welcomed back the team of students that traveled to Israel over the Christmas break.

Forty students traveled to Israel to experience the roots of their faith as part of HLGU’s partnership with Passages Israel, a company that provides this opportunity to students at a fraction of the normal cost. Passages Israel is sponsored by the Philos Project and the Museum of the Bible Foundation.

The HLGU Student Life office is excited to begin spring semester events. Upcoming events to which the public is invited include:��

• Winter Homecoming – January 26
• Carroll Mission Days Chapel – February 13, 14 at 10 am
• Spring Musical: Little Women – April 11-13 at 7 pm
• Music Department Concert – April 25 at 7 pm
• Nursing Department Pinning – May 3 at 7 pm
• Commencement – May 4 at 10 am

As always, weekly chapel services at 10 am on Wednesdays are open to the public. For more information, or to see a complete calendar of events, click here. For the athletic calendar, visit .

by Rebecca Sneed ’12

Hawley is a conservative constitutional attorney and is nationally recognized as an expert on the US Constitution. He��grew up in Lexington, MO and graduated with highest honors from Stanford University in 2002. In 2006, he received a juris doctor degree from Yale Law School, and in 2008, at the age of 28, he wrote and published a biography entitled “Theodore Roosevelt: Preacher of Righteousness.”

Hawley served as a law clerk at the Supreme Court of the United States for Chief Justice John Roberts, and served as senior counsel to The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty where he litigated First Amendment cases, including the famous Supreme Court case Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, which struck down the Obamacare mandate requiring companies to provide healthcare plans that cover services to which the company’s owners religiously object.

For more information about chapel at HLGU, contact Caren Sheputis, administrative assistant to the president, at 573-629-3252, or via email at caren.sheputis@hlg.edu.

HLGU and its board of trustees do not officially endorse candidates for political office. Titles and affiliations of chapel speakers are listed for purposes of identification only. Chapel services are worship services for our students, faculty and guests. Invitations to speakers who are known to hold personal faith and convictions consistent with our statement of faith does not constitute and should not be taken as an endorsement for or against any political candidate.

by Rebecca Sneed ’12

Joe and his wife Debbie Jo have been operating Kanakuk Kamps since 1976. The summer camp is Christian-oriented and dedicated to helping adolescents achieve their greatest potential. Joe now serves as president and chairman of the board of Kanakuk Ministries, and the camps host 20,000 campers and 2,500 college-age and professional staff members each summer.

Joe earned a degree in biology from Southern Methodist University in 1970 where he was a starting defensive tackle for the SMU Mustangs and received the Mike Kelsey Heart Award. After graduating, he was a football coach at Texas A&M University before assuming responsibility for Kanakuk Kamps. He has received honorary doctorates from Southwest Baptist University in Missouri and Belhaven College in Mississippi, and has authored 22 books for parents and teens.

Joe expanded his Christian camping vision by founding Kids Across America, which provides opportunities for 7,000 inner-city children to attend camp each summer. White also founded Cross International, a world relief organization that cares for orphans and the impoverished in 30 third world nations, and Men at the Cross, a national men’s ministry that seeks to end spiritual fatherlessness in America.

For more information about HLGU’s Spiritual Emphasis Days, please contact Caren Sheputis at 573.629.3252, or via email at caren.sheputis@hlg.edu.

Born to a mentally-ill prostitute and sold to an abusive adoptive father for $200, Tony Nolan is well acquainted with the harshness of the human experience. For many years he struggled with alcohol and drugs and the belief that he was worthless.

After waking up from a failed suicide attempt at the age of 24, Nolan attended a Bible study with his stepbrother, and his life was transformed by the gospel.

Nolan has dedicated his life to sharing the good news of God’s redeeming love. As a nationally sought-after preacher, Nolan’s ministry has transformed the lives of thousands. He has served as the tour pastor and evangelist for the Casting Crowns Lifesong Tour and Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, stopping in more than 220 U.S. cities and seeing 400,000 public professions of faith. He has also preached at Christian Family Day at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Xtreme Conferences, Creation Festivals, the Southern Baptist Convention, and more.

Nolan is a graduate of Criswell College in Dallas, TX. After serving as a pastor to college students and singles he moved into full-time evangelism and founded TNT Ministries alongside his wife Tammy in 2000.

Nolan currently serves as a teaching pastor for Freedom Church in Acworth, GA and is also studying for a master’s degree in ministry at Richmont Graduate University. He and his family live in Georgia.

For more information about HLGU’s Spiritual Emphasis Days, please contact Caren Sheputis at 573.629.3252.

by Rebecca Sneed ’12

The Trojan Army is an annual move-in tradition at HLGU and is always a tremendous blessing to new students and especially their parents. Their motto “we move so you don’t have to” fits their service well.

Once settled into their dorm rooms, the new students and parents had free time to explore the campus and finish up any last minute paperwork. Mid-afternoon, the new HLGU students gathered in the Mabee Sports Complex where they met with their new student orientation team leaders and played icebreaker games in an effort to meet new friends and bond with their team.

While the new students met in the Mabee Sports Complex, parents were gathered in the Roland Fine Arts Center where they heard from the administration. A Q&A session took place to answer questions parents had on their minds.

At 5:00 pm, parents, family, the Trojan Army, and resident advisors, along with faculty and staff of HLGU, lined the sidewalk from the Roland Fine Arts Center to the HLGU arch in preparation for the Walk of Honor.

A bagpiper led the new students along the path of cheering spectators, encouraging the students on their new journey.��After each new student passed through the HLGU arch, President Allen and Stacy welcomed them again with a handshake and a smile.

Students then gathered around the Trinity Tree, located between the L.A. Foster Student Center and the Burt Administration Building, for a final word of encouragement, the alma mater, and a prayer of dedication.

On Friday, the new students spent the morning in university breakout sessions with their new classmates. A movie party was held later that evening. Students were able to spend time together in an effort to help foster new friendships. Saturday night, a “Battle of Troy” dodgeball match was held.

HLGU’s New Student Orientation Saturday activities included time for the freshmen teams to participate in the “Quest for the Trojan Horse” scavenger hunt. This fun activity takes place every year on Main Street so freshmen and incoming students can learn all Hannibal has to offer.

On Sunday, the students started their day by choosing an area worship service to attend. That afternoon students enjoyed visiting the HLGU Activities Fair. This special event allowed the new students to find out more about area churches, activities, and clubs they could choose to become involved with on and around campus.

On Monday, August 21, HLGU students volunteered around Hannibal in the 14^th Annual Hannibal Helping Hands, a series of community service projects.��This year, nearly 200 students went out into the Hannibal community and performed approximately 400 hours of community service. Projects included painting, weeding, washing, organizing, and cleaning for various Hannibal businesses and churches including Hannibal Free Public Library, Graceful Beginnings Daycare, the Hannibal Museum, the Nutrition Center, area churches, and many others.

Later on Monday, an eclipse party was held. Those without proper eye protection were able to experience the event streamed live in the Parker Theatre.

Classes began on Tuesday, August 22, and on Wednesday, Dr. Allen welcomed all students back to campus and to HLGU’s annual Convocation Chapel.

“We’re grateful today for each student that’s here that has accepted the challenge to engage in the pursuit of knowledge, and we’re equally grateful for the distinguished faculty who have dedicated themselves and their lives to the pursuit of knowledge and the calling of teaching and instruction,” said Dr. Allen.

“An investment in your education is an investment in your future,” he told the students. “I know some of you are making an incredible sacrifice to be here. Let me encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity that you have before you.”

Dr. Miles Mullin, vice president for academic administration, led the students in reciting HLGU’s Honor Code and Mr. John Francis, assistant professor of music and worship, led the congregation in singing a hymn. Additional music was provided by Instructor of Music Ben Kendall, a new addition to the HLGU Music Department.

by Rebecca Sneed ’12