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Each May, students leave with a com­ spend getting to know them- inside and

mon goal-to make a difference. Students outside of the classroom.”

traveled to places as far east as Paris and Several students spent the summer

as far west as Hawaii and as far south as as counselors at camps. High Point

Mexico. They found that serving the Christian Camp in Geigertown, Penn­

Lord (whether at home or on a foreign sylvania is not only popular among the

field) came with great rewards but did students, but also among the staff. Resi­

not come without sacrifice. First dent advisor Tyrarr Jones is a “regular”

Corinthians 3:8 states: “Now he that among the counselors each summer. “I

planteth and he that watereth are one: have spent my past seven summers

and every man shall receive his own re- working at High Point, and there is no

St ward according to his own labour.” other ministry like camp ministry. It

Several students traveled to foreign provides an awesome opportunity to

lands-some with church groups, with serve the Lord while ministering to hun-

different college groups and with mis- dreds of kids. I have had the great plea-

sion boards. Jessica Farring- sure of working with Clearwater stu-

ton spent the summer teach- dents each summer. It is great to see

ing English at a junior high how God works in their lives as they

school in Donguan, China, pour themselves out into their campers.

“God gave me a great love for There is no greater joy than serving

my students, and I really en- where the Lord wants you and doing it

joyed the time I was able to with all your heart.”

Dan McNamara was a pasto­

ral intern for Kahua Baptist in

Oahu, Hawaii, for nine weeks.

He spent the summer learning

church planning first hand from

the pastor. Dan was able to see

beautiful scenery (including the

world-famous Hanauma Bay)

and to observe the culture. Dan

said, “This was one of the best

summers of my life, I got to know

the people in Hawaii and learn

church planning. I would love to

go back one day.”