1993-1994 Academic Catalog

The Swordbearers are one of the many popular singing teams that travel throughout the United States each summer. Lue.mie Players An eight-member group comprised of male and female students from a variety of majors, this team uses drama to encourage and challenge both youth and adults in their faith. Programs typically include short, often humorous, sketches depicting real-life situations where Biblical truths can be applied. A traveling ministry, the Lifeline Players minister churches and schools throughout the Midwest on weekends and during Spring Break. Puppets Students involved in the Master's Puppets use pup– petry and a variety of other teaching methods to minister to children and youth. Men and women from all majors find this to be an extremely effective and enjoyable means of sharing God's truth. MIS travel to other countries, usually during the Christmas, spring, or summer breaks. The Master's normally a six- member team, travel during the academic year and during Spring Break. The Summer Puppets, a five-member team, travels during the academic year and the sum– mer. Students on this team receive a salary for their summer's work. The Writing utilizes their creative abilities to produce materials used by the various puppet teams. This team also assists in coordinating the annual Master's Puppet Party, a children's conference held on campus each spring. While evangelism, sharing the truth of God's love for man, is the ultimate goal of all ministries, several focus specifically on communicating the gospel to non– believers. "joint heirs together" this team trains students to do evangelism work in the cities of the greater Miami Valley. This training is designed to help students use the most effective methods of making new friends and leading them to Christ. ministers in Fort Lauderdale during spring break. Team members serve in a host church, help the homeless, and witness to people of all ages. The City ministers to children in the inner city of Chicago through tutoring, Bible clubs and youth activities. Joy Ranch, a home for disadvantage, abused and problem children in Hillsville, Virginia, invites stu– dents to assist in the maintenance and improvement of ranch facilities and service of residents. In additional to performing light maintenance work, Cedarville students tutor and have social and ministry times with the children. The invites students to Robbinsville, North Carolina, to gain practical experi– ence in physical missions work. Typical tasks include clearing brush, falling trees, painting, general construc– tion, and landscaping. The York City works with Manhattan Bible Church in a variety of ministries such as the Love Kitchen, street evangelism, tutoring, and church work. Through their entertaining yet pointed presentations, the Lifeline Players have an impact in the lives ofpeople of all ages.