2007 Miracle Yearbook

obody needed to look long or hard for a ministry to get involved with here at Cedarville.With more than fifty different ministries of all kinds to choosefrom,Cedarville students soughtto carry out Christ's command to"Go and make disciples:' Students worked with all age groupsfrom many different backgrounds. Junior Amanda Stephens participated in Adopt-A-Grandparent,a one-on-one ministry with the elderly.She said ofthe experience,"1 visited Mrs. Mitchell in Cedarville.One ofthe first times that I went over there she ended our time by asking to pray for me,which was humbling. I enjoyed hearing her stories - it amazed me to see God's hand in placing us together this year."The organizations with which students became involved not only touched others' lives, but blessed the students'as well. A large portion of ministries this year centered on reaching children. Senior Mike Hubenthal,student leader of Adopt-A-Block, noted,"This year wefocused on ministering to the kids on the block by having a kid's club. There we played games,sang songs,and had a Bible lesson.These kids did not get much positive attention and role modeling for the most part,so it was a privilege to share God's love with them by investing in them.It was challenging but very worthwhile:' Sophomore Serenity Gingrich had the opportunity to visit the Greene County Juvenile Detention center to visit the youth staying there.She said of the experience,"Once, I had been close to not going, but I was so thankful that I did because it wassuch a blessing to be able to minister to a teen that had just hit rock bottom and needed encouragementand hope.I hope that what I've said to the teens will be used to plant a seed and show them that they are cared about even when they didn't feel like it," Zachary Eagle keeps things in line with AWANA. He comments,"I would say the 1 greatest part of helping with AWANA is being able to see the kids grow in Christ and see them learn more about their Savior...getting the chance to be the best postive role model as possible is amazing." Senior Hilary Bromley says,"Visiting the residents at Hillside was often the highlight n of my week.Each resident welcomed our group as family,and we got to know each person as an individual.Withoutfail, we left each week laughing!' Bekah Taylor,Brianna Mottashed,and Rachel Geiger get a chance to help needy kids atthe Dayton Gospel Mission through a program called"MoreThan Rubies:'Bri notes that"it was amazing to work with children coming right offthe street. It really forced my eyes open to the fact that people our age and older are notthe only ones who need the Lord. There are small children who know nothing of Him:' mow ithe Oa, Saadet —111K:77,,