2007 Miracle Yearbook

S pring break:cruise ships, restaurants,and five-star accommodations?Some groups ofstudents decided to sacrifice these pristine vacation plans and dedicate their week offto serve God in missions.From Mexico to Chicago,MIS teams scoured the globe spreading the gospel with effective words and compassionate actions. Just because Eleuthra,located in the Bahamas,has sandy beaches and balmy temperatures doesn't mean that the MIS team that traveled there lounged in the sun.Team leader Becky Hayes described their exciting trip:"We were fortunate to do assemblies in five high schools covering the entire length ofthe island. The theme ofour high school assemblies was'Come as You Are'and we emphasized that Jesus loves and accepts each of usjust as we areIn addition to ministering to the inhabitants ofthe island,the Eleuthra team assisted full-time missionaries on the island by"helping with painting projects in their home and repainting the lines on a local basketball court,"Hayes said. Freshman Dori Eaves wason the Eleuthra team and noted that the trip was her first involvement in missions."[The trip] was one of the best weeks of my life. Ministering to the kids and showing them Christ's love during that week is something I will never forget:' This year's MIS trip to Mexico encountered its fair share of challenges; however,those testing times culminated in stronger faith and a higher awareness of God's sovereignty.Junior Crystal Baldwin,MIS Mexico team member,noted that"God showed me many things that week,but I was impacted the most in the way that He is sovereign and in control ofeverything. Even when I am at my weakest times,He is strong and He is working in people around the world bringing them closer to Himself' During a Spring Break trip to Chicago with Inner City Impact,Heather Flippin takes time to snap a picture with the 2nd grade boys who caused her so much trouble throughout the week. Flippin says,"These boys made me cards ofappreciation for 'putting up'with them...Spending my Spring Break in ICI is definitely an experience I'll never forget!" Loren Montes colors in an activity book with two kidsfrom Chicago's Inner City Impact. This Spring Break team ministered to kids in inner city Chicago by tutoring and assisting in classrooms during the day,and putting on Bible clubs and youth activities in the evening. Austin Engel sorts clothes atThe Rescue Mission in Syracuse,NY. Among otherjobs during the week they served food and ministered to the homeless community of Syracuse.