EDMOND—More than 60 Herbert W. Armstrong College students and faculty shared a cozy evening in the John Amos Field House dining room during the Armstrong Club’s ladies night event on December 7, the anniversary of the Philadelphia Church of God. The Church sponsors the college, and Armstrong Club is patterned after the Church’s Spokesman Club.

Junior Albert Clarke, from England, led with energetic vocal exercise of his own composition: “Faithful Philadelphians hold fast and fellowship frequently to finish the fight.” Junior Zachary Bush led table topics, weaving the theme of the Church anniversary throughout the discussion.

Senior Jordanya Rouzer said she enjoyed the question, “What is one thing you women have learned about your roles here at AC?” “It was thought provoking and really great at making us consider what God has provided for us in his Church,” she said.

Assistant dean of students Eric Burns evaluated the first half of the meeting, then dismissed the club for the intermission and meal.

During the second half of the meeting, senior Justin Yocum, the vice president of the club, served as toastmaster and presented five speakers. Canadian junior Tim Guenther spoke about the beginning of the pcg, using a snow storm as a metaphor. Junior Jordan Ellis recommended isolating problems in one’s life and solving them a single piece at a time. Sophomore Johnathan Mansour, also from Canada, told a colorful story of a personal hockey experience he had that led to a lesson learned in humility. German sophomore Josué Michels gave a humorous factual speech about the Sahara desert. Junior Nick Irwin finished the speech section with a stir-to-action about looking to the examples of the early members of the pcg.

“I have never been in a Spokesman Club environment before and I thought it was really neat to see how much the men support each other in their speeches and evaluations,” freshman Kassandra Verbout said. “I got a closer look into the brotherhood and friendship they all share.”

“I feel like it was a great idea to hold it on the anniversary of the Church …” Australian sophomore Kieren Underwood said. “I loved that it drew attention to the importance of the day, and that it didn’t slip past us without some thought and reflection on its importance.”

Dean of students Wayne Turgeon, the club director, evaluated the second half and delivered a lecture imploring the students and faculty to reflect on the history of the pcg that began on December 7, 26 years prior.