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r. Mark Bates, and Mr.

Matt Murphree were

M two of the staff mem­

bers who accompanied the

students on the retreat. Mr.

Terry Wild, who furnished the

boat, said, I enjoyed spending

time with students getting to

know them better, and using

our boat to provide some rec­

reation during the afternoons."

tudents had the op­

portunity to begin new

friendships and recon­

nect with friends they had not

seen over the summer. Mr.

Ryan Dupee said, The most

exciting aspect of the retreat

was the friendships that were

cultivated with other students.

It was a blessing to see corpo­

rate prayer and fellowship by

our SLAM team.

I lie S L A M team retreat was a time to get a way from the distractions

of everyday life, to prepare our own hearts spiritually for the

responsibilities the Lord had given us, and to become better trained

to serve in our place of ministry more effectively." Jessica Johnston

The arrival of the SLAM team members on the SLAM team is an opportunity to encourage

brought great excitement and anticipation as and serve both returning and new students. I re­

they prepared for the year. The leadership retreat ally think the SLAM team is all about servanthood

was not only an opportunity to get away from and sometimes that seems like it would be such

everyday campus life but also a time for training. a drag, completely exhausting, and maybe even

Stephanie Pap- u n p leasan t,
Team re tre at brings

enmeierdidn't but even if it is

take her re- opportunities and impacts those things at

sponsibilities times, the way

lightly. She God blesses

said, "As a new you for honor-

DL this year, I wanted to learn more about being a ing him, fills you till you're overflowing with joy

DL. The retreat was really helpful to me and gave and satisfaction in Him."

me an idea on how I can help a situation. Being a SLAM team members are role models for oth-

member of the SLAM team is a big responsibility, ers. "I have had the opportunity to mentorguys in

and I realize that I cannot do it on my own. I need my dorm and encourage them in their walk with

to rely on the Lord for His strength everyday." Christ. Being a part of the Slam team has taught

Beth Perry enjoyed the opportunity to be me many lessons that I can further use in my fu-

: the team. She said, "To me, being ture ministry for Christ," said James Kelly.

SLAM Team

J. Duncan

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