There was nothing to hinder the “Holy Rowers” of Randall University. “This was an awesome college experience,” said Devon Rogers, junior from Berryhill, Oklahoma. This group of thirteen young men, all from different backgrounds, barely knew each other before joining the crew just a few weeks earlier. Sam Crilly, Randall Resident Life Director and captain of the rowing team said, “God brought us together for a reason. We haven’t figured out the entire reason yet, but we have each committed to take this blessing of unity into our individual ministries.” He added, “With the help of our Lord this experience will help unify the entire campus as we strive to glorify God.”

The “Holy Rowers,” Randall’s rookie rowing team, was comprised of members of the music ministry team – NEW LIFE Singers,baseball team, men’s basketball team, and ministry majors. With a huge crowd of their fellow students and Randall staff members cheering them on, The “Holy Rowers” won the “gold medal” as they competed in the 5th Annual Oklahoma Regatta held October 3 on the Oklahoma River. The event was spnsored by Devon Energy and Chesapeake Energy.