By Collette O’Neal (Whetstone staff writer)

There’s a new way to get spiritual on campus.

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Bible club allows students to embrace their spiritual side

The Young Adult Ministry provides students with activities on campus for worship, discussion, Bible study, social action, social life and witness, said John Scott, a security guard on campus.

The group’s adviser, students call him Rev. Scott.

“I know that there is a need for a young adult ministry on campus because of the chapel and its Sunday services,” Scott said.

The group is non-denominational, and anyone between 18 and 35 can join.

Eighteen students signed a petition to give to Student Life after approaching Scott with the idea of the organization.

Marquiel Aladin and Jasmine Oden are president and vice president.

They plan to do volunteer work and fundraisers.

“We want to bring people together, inspire, and win souls for Christ,” Aladin said.

They also said this group is not about trying to force anyone to follow a religion

“We give [the students] the tools they need and speak to their hearts, and leave it up to them to make a decision,” Oden said.

More than 50 people showed up for the organization’s first worship service, Scott said.

“We feel that this is a part of life that students need for a sense of community, it helps students open up,” Scott said.

The next service is scheduled for March 15 at the chapel at 7 p.m.

“Come on out!” Oden said. “It’s very inspiring and you feel like part of a family.”

The club meets every Tuesday night from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in CC 210 for bible study.