SPRING 2009

Students on mission

Thirteen Shorter students decided that instead of sleeping in or heading to the beach, they would use their Spring Break for a higher calling. Eleven students, along with two staff organizers, headed to New Orleans during Spring Break in hopes of rebuilding a home ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. Though the hurricane has long since past, students learned first-hand that the storm’s mark still lingers.

Students moving sheets of drywall into the house.

The group spent the majority of their time hanging drywall and participating in evening worship services. This is the fourth consecutive year Shorter College students have participated in the ongoing rebuilding effort of New Orleans.

Half a world away, two Shorter students, along with Campus Ministries Intern Dustin Tommey and BCM Campus Minister David Roland, brought the light and love of Jesus into Lebanon. The group shared the Bible with the people of Lebanon and students enrolled at the American University of Beirut. During their 10-day stay, they were also able to visit historical sites including Sidon and Byblos – cities that have important ancient and Biblical significance.