An icon recognized throughout the world, the Prayer Tower of
Oral Roberts University is situated at the center of the campus to symbolize
the importance of prayer. A separate area within the Prayer Tower houses
the offices of the men's and women's chaplains. Graduate assistants for
spiritual life will also work in this area.
The
newly renovated room embraces many styles of prayer. There is a large gathering
area for corporate prayer, a partitioned area in the main room for small-group
prayer, and four individual spaces for private prayer. The room includes a map
of the world to foster a global perspective, and a large cross, created by the
ORU art department to remind participants of Christ's sacrifice and to see the
world through the cross.
Special
prayer emphases will be identified at different times during the day such as
prayer for the armed services or specific nations. Students will have an
opportunity to pray for individual requests submitted to the university by
people from throughout the world.
The tower is 200 feet tall, and its
location at the center of the campus underscores that communion with God must
always be the focus of life. An aerial view of the Prayer Tower reveals
the Star of David.
The Reece Memorial Gardens surrounding the
Prayer Tower contain bronze statues of Jesus and two ORU students designed by
Beverly Paddleford, reminding all that students come to ORU to learn God's will
by sitting at Christ's feet.
From the ground a view of the observation deck
represents the Crown of Thorns with red tips, denoting the blood of
salvation. An eternal flame burns atop the Prayer Tower, symbolizing the
baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Hours
of operation:
Noon to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday
Phone: (918)
495-7910
