The Revolution, a Ball State University church community, knows the way to students' hearts - through their stomachs.
The fourth annual "Pignic" pig roast was held on the University Green and was open to everyone free of charge. The event featured plenty of food, including pulled pork sandwiches, corn on the cob with butter dipping sauce, baked beans and brownies.
Senior Sarah Brown, senior general studies major and volunteer for the Revolution, said the goal of the event was to create a positive social environment.
"Everyone is different, but we have one thing in common: That is, we love to eat," Brown said. "This is a chance for people to hang out and enjoy a meal."
Pignic's goals are congruent with those of the church group's.
Brown, who has attended the Pignic for each of the last four years, said the Revolution works to provide people with a sense of belonging. She said she takes part in the Revolution's activities, because she believes that being part of a church community is important.
"I feel like being a part of something like the Revolution gives me an opportunity to bless others and to be blessed by others," Brown said.
Senior Mark Rohlfing, a nursing major and religious adviser with the Revolution, said the pig roast is a way for the church to do something nice for the Ball State community and to show Christians in a good light.
"I think a lot of the time, Christians are known for what they're against," Rohfling said. "We're trying to do something that's positive with no strings attached for the community."
Joel Chandler, a Revolution staff member and Ball State alumnus, said another goal of the Pignic was to allow people to meet with others whom they wouldn't be likely to meet.
"We want to feed a lot of people, but we also want them to come together," he said.
Senior Brandon Clemens, a telecommunications major and member of the Revolution, said this event is helping to promote the church and letting people know what they do.
"People who have been in the church for a long time can get a chance to meet some of the newer people here," Clemens said. "If anybody's looking to get involved with a church, we provide an excellent opportunity for that."
Senior telecommunications major Barbie Butler said she was initially apprehensive about going to Pignic but was glad she did.
"We're having a pretty social time," she said. "I was thinking about checking [the Revolution] out Sunday. If they have events like these, then they must be cool."
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