Centennial Celebration

Welcome to the Harding University Centennial Prayer Walk, an inspiring journey to commemorate the institution's first 100 years and set the foundation for its second century. Scripture is embedded in the Harding University campus. As we embark on this walk, we remember the founders who used Scripture as their guide to build this school and uphold its mission. Let us join together in faith and prayer as we reflect on the past and envision a bold future.

Preparation:

Before you begin the prayer walk, take a moment to center yourself in prayer and contemplation. Prepare your heart and mind to engage with Scripture, history and the mission of Harding University. You may want to bring a journal, pen and Bible with you to make notes and record your thoughts and prayers along the way.

Prayer Walk Route:

Please note that the provided directions offer a recommended path for the Harding University Centennial Prayer Walk. We encourage you to modify it to suit your personal preferences. Whether you are physically present on campus or not, you can engage in a prayer walk using this guide to intercede for Harding. This can be done individually or as part of a group.

Begin your journey at the Harding College arch, a symbol of the University's beginnings. Take a moment to pray for God's guidance and wisdom throughout this prayer walk offering praise and thanksgiving. 

Reflect on Isaiah 1:18: "Come now, let us reason together," says the Lord. Pray for a spirit of unity and understanding within the Harding and Searcy communities. 

Pause at the First Ladies Garden, a place of beauty and reflection. Meditate on the timeless wisdom of Philippians 1:3-6. If time permits, take a leisurely stroll through Legacy Park, where each house marker reveals the history of families who made selfless sacrifices, leaving an indelible mark on the Harding community. Pray about God's marvelous creation and give thanks for the unique contributions of each individual student, faculty member, administrator and staff member — both past and present.

Reflect on Psalm 139:13-14: "I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Thank God for your unique design and purpose. Pray for a deeper understanding of your own worth and value in the eyes of the Creator and ask for guidance to fulfill the purpose he has designed specifically for you.

As you reach the Swaid Center for Health Sciences, ponder 1 John 4:7: "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God." Pray for compassion and love to be evident in all endeavors at Harding.

Arrive at the Ganus Activities Complex, where you can consider Mark 12:30: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." Pray for a wholehearted commitment to God in all aspects of life at Harding.

Reflect on Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Pray for God's guidance in the pursuit of knowledge, entrepreneurship and leadership within the business world.

As you stand before the McInteer Bible and World Missions Center, contemplate the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20. Pray for the University's mission to make disciples and spread the gospel to all nations.

Reflect on 1 Corinthians 3:11-11: "Other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid which is Christ Jesus." Pray for a firm foundation of faith in all academic and spiritual pursuits.

Take a moment to stop at the Holland-Waller Center and contemplate Romans 12:2: "Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Offer prayers for the students, alumni and friends of Harding spread across the globe as they strive to live out their faith and make a positive global impact, reflecting Christ's love through their service and actions.

Consider Hebrews 12:2: "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith..." Pray for a focus on Christ as the source of inspiration and guidance in all academic and personal journeys. 

Conclude your prayer walk with Matthew 20:28: "...the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Pray for a spirit of service and selflessness within the Harding community as it continues to impact the world.

Closing Prayer:

Offer a final prayer of gratitude for the opportunity to reflect on Scripture, history and the mission of Harding University. May God bless Harding as it enters its second century making an immense difference in the lives of new generations of young people who are determined to change the world. In Jesus name, Amen.

In 1924, Harding College set her foundations in Morrilton, Arkansas and entered into a world caught between the horrors of World War I and the excesses of the Roaring Twenties. The context into which Harding stepped is just as important to her history as her mission, and, by engaging in The 1924 Experience, you can begin to understand that world and that context. Join us at this year's events as we explore the 1924 in which Harding's first faculty and students found themselves.

To learn more, visit The 1924 Experience

September 16 - Compulsion at the Rialto

September 25 - Robert Frost Poetry Walk

October 19 - Dr. Kinney - 1920s Aviation

October 30 - Dr. Klein - The 1924 Abolition of the Ottoman Caliphate and the Birth of the Modern Middle East

November 2 - Dr. Beverly Gage - J. Edgar Hoover

November 9 - Dr. Dale Manor - Looking both Directions: Biblical Archaeology in the 1920s

December 4 - Dr. Adams & Dr. Gallagher - The Death of Vladimir Lenin and the Birth of His Personality Cult

January 8-February 17 - Covarrubias Art Exhibit

January 16 - Tuba Skinny Concert

January 18 - Dr. Kee - Harding: A Prequel

January 30 - Dr. Tacoma - Calvin Coolidge

February 6 - Dr. Jason Jewell - Recovering the Moral Imagination: Irving Babbitt's "Democracy and Leadership" at 100

February 19 - Dr. K. Lomawaima - Indian Citizenship Act

February 27 - Dr. Leon Blue - Heartbeats

March 26 - Dr. Chrissy Yee Lau - Asian Exclusion Act

March 28-30 - Harlem Renaissance

April 5 - Hubble Book Reading

April 6 - 100 Years of Arkansas Education

April 20 - The 1924 Experience Celebration Dinner