2005 Miracle Yearbook

Some of the most intriguing organizations on campus were those that sought to stretch their members past the bounds of their day-to-day lives and bridge the barriers that exist between different groups of people. In this case, cross-cultural ministries had much to add to the dynamics of Cedarville University and there were several who stepped up to try to cross the gap established between people of different cultures and ethnic groups. Mu Kappa, the campus organization for children of missionaries, started off its year as italways has—with an ice cream social; butthe coming weeks brought much that was out of the ordinary. Mu Kappa Secretary junior Katherine Cole stated that "this year we had the unique opportunity to hold our party at The Barn, which is a youth ministry. We had a digital photo scavenger hunt on the way then were able to minister along with the regular volunteers at The Barn.After the ministry ended, we had the facility to ourselves for our over-night party. We had lots of food, games,a campfire, songs, laughs, and even some sleep!" The Spanish Club had some unique experiences this year as well. The club promoted a ministry team that teaches English to native Spanish-speakers and saw team growth and new friendships develop During a group function at sophomore treasurer Abby DeLange's house,food and games were interrupted by an unwanted surprise.She said,"...right when we were all standing in the kitchen making tacos and frying quesadillas and all that stuff,the power went out! Not to worry though — we got in back on finished cooking everything; we just ate a little later than we had planned!" Officers of ICC(Inter-Collegiate Council)display their spray paint"wall" after the org fair.They are: Lauren Callahan (PR Director), Rich Denius (three-year member), Jon Fulton (President), Dan O'Callaghan (Vice President), and Sarah Brahler (Secretary), Lauren explained,"We help students in area colleges get connected though events and contacts on the campus.This year we did a bowling event that went really well and had students from Antioch and Central State and Cedarville." Anne Holman, Charis Whitney, Rachel Staab, Brian Sallee, and John-Mark Sheppard,officers of Mu Kappa, celebrate their background as missionary kids.They metThursdays at UpChuck's for an MK dinner, and hosted other events, including a progressive dinner, a Christmas party, and a winter camp in Michigan for MKs. Premier Ren.:e2 TueSday Sept 14' 9Pm The Spanish Club promotes their organization at the fair, represented by Abby DeLange (Secretary), Jonathan Boche (Vice President), and Daniel Rodriguez (President). Boche explained, "We eat out at Spanish Restaurants.We get together and talk in Spanish, play games in Spanish like Taboo, and watch movies in Spanish. We tutor students on campus in Spanish and also teach English in Wilmington td,, Hispanics.We learn how to make Mexican food.We also go to Spanish specking churches in the area. 226 Organizations The French club,a new organization on campus,strove to encourage appreciation of French lan- guage and culture.