Inspire, Winter 2005

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 6871 Columbus, OH 251 N. Main Street Cedarville, OH 45314 “They Were the Hands and Feet of Jesus!” This is one of the many ways to describe the difference Cedarville Hurricane Relief Teams are making in the Gulf region. In September, as part of a campus-wide challenge, more than 500 students volunteered to serve. Since then, several organizations have asked for student help; we shared that we had students ready to serve. In October, during Fall Break, 281 served through three host churches; 37 ministered over Thanksgiving Break, and more than 90 will do the same January 2-8. The University will consider sending more over Spring Break and even next summer. In light of the generous $101,000 offering by students, faculty, staff, and friends to help hurricane victims, and the willingness of students to serve, the University determined to send every student who wished to go (should opportunities arise) at no expense to the students. Corporate sponsors are providing meals, and host organizations in the Gulf region are providing accommodations. By faith, the University committed to provide transportation. Due to the high cost of bus and van rental, as well as fuel, transportation costs Cedarville $150 per student, an expense beyond the University’s operating budget. To date, travel expenses have totaled $47,700; the teams serving in January will bring the total to more than $63,000. Thankfully, faculty, staff, friends, and alumni have given $35,500 to help with these expenses. Why not join them and also help more than 90 students in January become the hands and feet of Jesus to hundreds more victims? You can do so by either visiting www.cedarville.edu/disasterrelief or sending your gift to Cedarville Hurricane Relief Teams, 251 N. Main St., Cedarville, OH 45314. To read the latest updates and see the latest photos from Cedarville Relief Teams or to support their ministry, visit www.cedarville.edu/disasterrelief.