Spring Break Alternative
March 14, 2013 by John Potter
Most college campuses will be quiet next week. Traditionally spring break is used as a time for students to vacation, take a study break, enjoy the beach, and find a local bar. This year spring break is sending some collegians to Staten Island.
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief leaders are sending a wave of college students who will respond to the needs of Hurricane Sandy survivors. New York homeowners still need assistance as they try to rebuild their lives and clean up after the storm.
More than 300 students have registered to serve in New York over spring break. The collegiate effort will cycle new crews into the storm ravaged area each week until April 15. Students will primarily work mud-out and cleanup jobs on Staten Island.
This work stands in direct opposition to the actions of their peers. Instead of focusing on tans, rest, and alcohol recovery, this group of students will endure labor to help total strangers who are in great need. These college students deserve all the kudos they can get. Their efforts to perform selfless acts of service stand as a great testimony to Christ and doing the right thing in our world.
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Spring Break Alternative
March 14, 2013 by John Potter
Most college campuses will be quiet next week. Traditionally spring break is used as a time for students to vacation, take a study break, enjoy the beach, and find a local bar. This year spring break is sending some collegians to Staten Island.
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief leaders are sending a wave of college students who will respond to the needs of Hurricane Sandy survivors. New York homeowners still need assistance as they try to rebuild their lives and clean up after the storm.
More than 300 students have registered to serve in New York over spring break. The collegiate effort will cycle new crews into the storm ravaged area each week until April 15. Students will primarily work mud-out and cleanup jobs on Staten Island.
This work stands in direct opposition to the actions of their peers. Instead of focusing on tans, rest, and alcohol recovery, this group of students will endure labor to help total strangers who are in great need. These college students deserve all the kudos they can get. Their efforts to perform selfless acts of service stand as a great testimony to Christ and doing the right thing in our world.
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