2006 Miracle Yearbook

Domestic Ministries If the domestic ministries at Cedarville had to be described in one word, it would be care. Whether young or old, privileged or needy, saved or unsaved, this special group of ministries had an impact on the communities surrounding the university. 100F Nursing, a ministry that serves patients in nursing homes,sought to break the stereotype that came with working with the elderly. Senior and leader of 100F Nursing, Deborah Young explained how her experience with the ministry eradicated her previous presuppositions about nursing home residents."A lot of students don't seem to think working with elderly people would be fun, but it's actually quite enjoyable!" The Ark, a ministry that serves children in the community, experienced an exciting addition this year in the form of a new nursery, which allowed the student volunteers to interact with parents as well as children, according to senior leader Janna Schwab. Schwab also noted the tremendous influence that a few hours of volunteering had on the children: "The kids that come to The Ark have bad home situations, but they really open up when people take a personal interest in them." IF"This gorilla makes me so happy I want to climb up a tree!" exclaims Evan Brummett. Evan Brummett, Lindsay Malone and Lisa Kline chill with a stuffed gorilla during their friend LaVaughn's open house in downtown Cedarville. -1" Abby Craycroft and Melanie Hitchcock enjoy a sleepover with their girls from the Ark. "We did facial masks, ate at Chuck's, played in the game room and watched a movie. They had a wonderful time and keep asking to do it again!" S chil min a fE our It is clear that this year's domestic ministries did not remain stagnant or ineffective in their service to the community. Through active participation and a heart for their peers in the surrounding area, these teams improved their effectiveness in bo s the lives of others and in their own spiritu Matt Hensley enjoys the time he gets to spend just playing with children at the Ark. [ son Ark Sha HO!