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The Chimes

SMU proclaims Missions Conference theme

Students woke up to a large sign covering the infamous Jesus Mural in preparation for Missions Conference 2016 that asks, "What if you had never heard?" | Amanda Sakowski/ THE CHIMES 
The 87th conference from March 9-11 focuses around the word ‘proclaim.’
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 7, 2016
The 87th conference from March 9-11 focuses around the word ‘proclaim.’

Greater MMXV

Missionary Fair during day one of the conference. The 86th Missions Conference launched Wednesday morning with a wide variety of discussions on the Great Commission. Scroll below to view the photo gallery for Wednesday. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
The 86th Missions Conference launched Wednesday morning with a wide variety of discussions on the Great Commission.
Jenna Schmidt, Writer March 11, 2015
The 86th Missions Conference launched Wednesday morning with a wide variety of discussions on the Great Commission.

Missions Conference 2015 day 1 roundup

The first day of Biola University's Missions Conference 2015 began with fanfare and camels.
Melissa Nystrom, Writer March 11, 2015
The first day of Biola University's Missions Conference 2015 began with fanfare and camels.

Missions Conference’s first day elicits positive reactions

Amy McKeever, freshman communication disorders major and Stefanie Van Schooten, business administration freshman carry water jugs in order to spread awareness about the water crisis in Africa. Speakers, students and organizations communicate about missions and spreading the Gospel. | Molli Kaptein/THE CHIMES
Speakers, students and organizations communicate about missions and spreading the Gospel
Melissa Hedrick, Writer March 11, 2015
Speakers, students and organizations communicate about missions and spreading the Gospel

The heart behind the conference

Senior Vanessa Munoz, sophomore Mariah Menard, and senior John Vogel, all members of the prayer and worship team, hard at work preparing for Missions Conference. | Amber Nunn/THE CHIMES
Students share their interest in volunteering for Missions Conference and their contributions to the preparations.
Emily Ednoff, Writer March 11, 2015
Students share their interest in volunteering for Missions Conference and their contributions to the preparations.

Missions can harm more than help

Illustration by Jenna Schmidt/THE CHIMES
Remember to focus on how to best serve the needs of others when deployed on missions, instead of on your experience.
Kaitlin Lanning, Writer March 11, 2015
Remember to focus on how to best serve the needs of others when deployed on missions, instead of on your experience.

Where are you from?

Origin is important to our identities and is about more than geographic locations. | Illustration by Kristin Paulson/THE CHIMES
Origin is important to our identities and is about more than geographic locations.
Zurich Lewis, Writer March 10, 2015
Origin is important to our identities and is about more than geographic locations.

Unity of nations

The SMU team India stands together between the flags of India and Ethiopia to honor the memory of their beloved team member and friend, Hasiet Joy Negash. The parade of nations demonstrates diversity with a representation of flags from various countries. | Kalli Thommen/THE CHIMES
The parade of nations demonstrates diversity with a representation of flags from various countries.
Jenna Kubiak, Writer March 10, 2015
The parade of nations demonstrates diversity with a representation of flags from various countries.

Senators fund petting zoo event

Grant Walter/THE CHIMES
Following discussion with library staff, senators pass proposal in anticipation for midterms.
Grace Gibney, Writer March 9, 2015
Following discussion with library staff, senators pass proposal in anticipation for midterms.

Missions conference steps away from tradition

After Jimmy Seibert's message on Friday morning, students kneel near the stage to receive prayer. | Ashleigh Fox/THE CHIMES
This year’s Missions Conference aims to bring a fresh perspective to the annual event by focusing on “missional living.”
Steve Day, Writer March 5, 2015
This year’s Missions Conference aims to bring a fresh perspective to the annual event by focusing on “missional living.”