Twenty-eight ACS students participated in short-term missions trips over Easter vacation and have returned safely with memorable stories of their experiences serving as the hands and feet of Jesus. Pictured here are highlights from the team of 7 middle school students and 3 chaperones who spent April 17-20 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. The team volunteered for one day at the Camp at Old Mill, serving as camp counselors for elementary age students at the camp. The other three days were spent at the Bridge Academy, working with preschool and elementary students doing tutoring, arts and crafts, serving meals, and leading games. The team also helped organize clothing, canned goods, and library materials to distribute to the needy in the community.
“It was wonderful to see how our students showed God’s love to the youth at the Bridge Academy and really made strong, personal connections with each of them,” said Chief School Administrator Karen Oblen, who was one of the chaperones. “There were lots of warm hugs shared on the last day. The experience was so positive for our students and opened their eyes to the many ways they can serve God even at a young age.” Students who participated in the trip were: Elizabeth Alford, Aniya Arsenis, Alexandra Friend, Rebekah Kimmerley, Hunter Jorgenson, Alexandra Lushina, and Madelynne DeNick. In addition to Mrs. Oblen, the other chaperones were faculty member Lisa Dye and Human Resources Manager Morgan Gibson.