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Dr. Gary R. Smith

Chair, Division of Education;

Professor of Education

Mrs. Elizabeth H. Werner

Associate Librarian

Nathan Burggraff

With suitcases loaded in the trailer, eight excited

Dr. Lexie 0. Wiggins

students piled into the college van on May 16 Chair, Division of Humanities;

Chair, Department of History;
and pulled out of campus, eager to discover Professor of History

what the Lord had in store during the summer. Mr. Del V. Wubbena

Associate Professor of

Physcial Education

Athletic Director

Dr. George D. Yousfra
The blessings began immediately for the ensemble and rarely
Professor of Education

stopped throughout the ten-week tour. For Luke Perrie, one Mrs. Patricia W. Youstra

of the biggest blessings occurred when the team visited the Associate Professor of

Baptist Childrens Home in Michigan, where the team minis­ Business Education

tered to and encouraged underprivileged children.

The highlight of Rachel Madoushek’s summer came

during a Vacation Bible School concert, where the team did a

puppet show for the children. Rachel said, “It was a wonder­

ful change of pace for the team to work together behind the Mr. Anthony Abell

Director of Christian Service
puppet stage and to hear the laughter of excited children as 17

Dr. Jeffrey Adams

they heard Gods Word.” Director of Estate Planning

For Ben DeVall, a wonderful blessing to others came

during an overnight stay in Minneapolis. When a neighbor’s

house flooded, the guys spent over four hours cleaning up and

ripping up carpet, saving the family $500 in labor.

And for Kate Vacca, the Lord showed Himself true in Faculty-Staff

“the little things,” like losing a wallet. Kate said, “The Lord Mrs. Donna Bates

really taught me to rely on Him, even for such a little thing as Admissions Receptionist

Mrs. Jody Bates
my wallet.” She eventually recovered her wallet and discov­
Emmons Hall Resident

ered that all of its contents were still intact! Advisor

Though the ensemble blessed many people through

their ministry, they in turn received valuable lessons. Charity

Kneblik said, “The most blessed experience was to grow in

the unity of Christ with the other seven team members.” Ten

weeks and 14,000 miles later, the ensemble returned to Mr. Philip Bates

Clearwater, filled with memories and rich blessings. Student Activities Director

Miss Melanie Bennett

Women's Counselor

Mrs. Dorothy Brown

Steele Hall Receptionist

Mrs. Amy Clater

Confidential Assistant to the

Dean of Enrollment Services

Kaitlyn Vacca, Rachael Rigby, Mary Clater, Charity Kneblik,

Rachel Madoushek, Luke Perrie, Ben DeVall, Ernie Severe, Mr. Bates