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e x p r e s s i n g t h e i r f a i t h as w e l l as t h e i r god g i v e n t a l e n t s , s t u d e n t a r t i s t s start a new g r o u p to p e r f o r m and e x p r e s s c a m p u s , signs h a v e appeared advertising a new organization called Stone Soup. Jennifer j.imes Although the n a m e is based on the book Stone Soup, they will not be gathering for a banquet over a brewing pot of stew. Rather, it is a place for people to use their talents toward the cause of Christianity. "We want to establish a p e r m a n e n t Christian arts group on c a m p u s , " said senior Sam Arnold. Arnold, s o p h o m o r e Kara Burk, senior Kevin E d l e f s o n , f r e s h m a n Barb Elliot, and s o p h o m o r e Amy Miller f o u n d e d the group. They started talking about the idea of Stone Soup last spring. "It started because Christian arts are not considered legitimate arts. Secular arts are considered the only ' t r u e ' arts," said Arnold. Burk anticipates Stone Soup to be an organization through which " p e o p l e can learn to d e v e l o p their talents and do the best they can for God. People can ask questions together. It will be a c o m m u n i t y time and w o r k i n g time as well as a time to discuss prayer c o n c e r n s . "
"We want to present the Gospel through song, dance, and theater [and other m e d i u m s ] and provide a way for all people interested in doing Christian arts an outlet," said Arnold. The Stone S o u p g r o u p has written and perf o r m e d d r a m a s in chapel, as well as Ridgepoint C o m m u n i t y C h u r c h . They h o p e to be a "regular g r o u p the Chapel [staff] can rely upon for good drama," Arnold said. " O n e day w e ' d like to be a resource for other people," Burk said. "We would go into schools and churches and teach people to do the s a m e thing that we are trying to d o . " Arnold hopes to branch out and include more involvement in the future. " T h e r e is a stress on missions [within the group]," Arnold said. "But b e f o r e we go out and spread anything, (we) have to have a strong base." For its m e m b e r s . Stone Soup is the kind of organization that allows them to pursue their long term vocational interests. Stone S o u p ' s motto is "Take whatcha got and put it in the pot!" Because, said Arnold, "We want everybody to bring what they have. Only in c o m m u n i t y can we be strong.
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