Goshen College students consider call to service in summer program

Julia Baker, a sophomore interdisciplinary major from Fresno, Calif., is working with Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in Honduras. Baker, daughter of Mark and Lynn Baker, is a 2007 graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School and attends College Community Church.

Deanna Cender, a sophomore collegiate studies major from Goshen, is working at Yellow Creek Daycare in Goshen. Cender, daughter of Norm and Karen Cender, is a 2007 graduate of Bethany Christian Schools and attends Holdeman Mennonite Church.

Allyson Crosby, a junior peace, justice and conflict studies major from Spencer, Ind., is working for Orange County Catholic Worker in Santa Ana, Calif. Crosby, daughter of Chad and Karen Crosby, is a 2006 graduate of New Palestine High School.

Andrea Detweiler, a freshman art major from Goshen, is working in MCC's Serving With Appalachian People (SWAP) program in Kentucky. Detweiler, daughter of Jay and Barbara Detweiler, is a 2008 graduate of Goshen High School and attends College Mennonite Church.

Daniel Foxvog, a junior peace, justice and conflict studies major from Tiskilwa, Ill., is working for MCC in Washington, D.C. Foxvog, son of James and Margaret Foxvog, is a 2005 home school graduate and attends Plow Creek Mennonite Church.

Daisy Gaspar, a freshman elementary education and teaching English as a second language major from Goshen, is working for Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network in Goshen. Gaspar, daughter of Martin Gaspar, is a 2008 graduate of Goshen High School.

Andrea Kraybill, a sophomore art major from Elkhart, is working with Round Chapel in London. Kraybill, daughter of J. Nelson and Ellen Kraybill, is a 2006 graduate of Bethany Christian Schools and attends Prairie Street Mennonite Church.

Melody Musser, a senior peace, justice and conflict studies major from Stephens City, Va., is working at Roberta Webb Daycare in Harrisonburg, Va. Musser, daughter of James and Aldine Musser, is a 2006 graduate of Sherando High School and attends Stephens City Mennonite Church.

Breanna Nickel, a senior Bible and religion and peace, justice and conflict studies double major from Windsor, Colo., is working for the Discovering Opportunities for Outreach and Reflection (DOOR) program in Denver, Colo. Nickel, daughter of Donovan and Jewel Nickel, is a 2006 graduate of Windsor High School and attends Greeley Mennonite Church.

Elizabeth Nussbaum, a junior American Sign Language and Spanish double major from Goshen, is working with MCC in Guatemala. Nussbaum, daughter of Judy Snyder and Gregg Nussbaum, is a 2005 graduate of Goshen High School and attends College Mennonite Church.

Sarah Rich, a sophomore English major from North Manchester, Ind., is working at Greenhill YMCA in Northern Ireland. Rich, daughter of Sally and Andrew Rich, is a 2007 graduate of Manchester High School and attends Eel River Community Church of the Brethren.

Tori Yoder, a sophomore environmental science and biology double major from Goshen, is working with Patchwork Central in Evansville, Ind. Yoder, daughter of John and Martha Yoder, is a 2007 graduate of Goshen High School and attends Sunnyside Mennonite Church.

Participants in SIP engage in a three-month term of direct, meaningful service for others while testing their fit for future long-term service. Students applied for assignments and were matched with opportunities available with service agencies.

For the third year, participation in the inquiry programs included the opportunity to take a one credit-hour May term course that explored vocation, goals for the summer, prayer methods and a blessing ceremony.

At the end of the summer, each volunteer will receive a scholarship of up to $1,500 toward tuition costs for the next academic year.

-By Tyler Falk

Editors: For more information about this release or to arrange an interview, contact Goshen College News Bureau Director Jodi H. Beyeler at (574) 535-7572 or jodihb@goshen.edu.

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