22 Mar Spring Break 2013: Once Again a Time of Service

For many Huntington University students, spring break is a time to serve others. During this year’s spring break, March 25-29, HU students will serve in three places: Los Angeles, Nashville, and Haiti.

Haiti. Once again, a team will serve in Haiti with Mission of Hope, an organization founded by Brad and Vanessa Johnson, 1993 and 1994 HU graduates. Accompanying the team of 15 students will be Vince Haupert, vice president for advancement, his brother, Jason Haupert, and Dr. Jerry Clore, a dentist and 1979 alum. Departure date: Friday, March 22.

Los Angeles. Eight students and faculty will spend each morning with the Center for Student Missions, serving breakfast in soup kitchens and working with a resident in a local retirement facility. In the afternoons, they will work with the afterschool program for Door of Hope, a Christian transitional housing program for families. The team will include five students, plus Dr. Tanner Babb (psychology professor), Jodi Fiedler (Campus Ministries administrative secretary), and Campus Pastor Arthur Wilson. Departure date: Saturday, March 23.

Nashville, Tenn. Nine persons will minister at the local Rescue Mission, a homeless ministry that provides a shelter, a clothing clothing donation center, and a soup kitchen. The team will wash laundry, sort clothes, and take to the streets to distribute meals and build relationships with the homeless. At night, they will help with the Christian worship service held on the streets. Departure date: Saturday, March 23.