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The Pilot / October 14,1994 5 CAMPUS MINISTRIES Student Volunteer Corp “Reaching Out, Lifting Up” special to The Pilot The Student Volunteer Corp (SVC) was formed in 1990 with the purpose of aiding stu dents in discovering and serving in volunteer ca pacities in the community surrounding Gardnw- Webb University. The SVC is guided by a diverse group of GWU students, reflecting as many majors and stu dent groups as possible. The SVC Student Coun cil makes all decisions related to organizations which are served, publicity, operating policies, and involvement guidelines. The corp encourages both individuals and groups to be involved in volunteer service. Many Gardner-Webb clubs and athletic teams engage in volunteer activities throughout the school year. Previous opportunities for service have in cluded hospital work, school tutoring, big brotha/ big sister programs. Habitat for Humanity, volun teers for the elderly, homeless shelter. Girls Club, Special Olympics and Lunch Buddies with el ementary school students. Volunteer opportunities are posted on two bulletin boards in the Dover Campus Center. One is in the hallway leading to the Banquet Hall in the downstairs lounge and the other is located in the SVC office in DCC 208. When a student registers volunteer service with the Student Volunteer Corp, a volunteer tran script will be kept of services performed while a student at Gardner-Webb. This will become a part of your placement file used in job searching fol lowing graduation. It is each student's responsi bility to register for volunteer service and keep the file updated. To get involved, see the Student Volunteer Corp Student Coordinator, Lori Champion or Ad visors Dr. Bob Shackleford and Don Durham. Pathfinder groups have informal meetings by Cindy Whitaker Pathfinders Coordinator Do you feel as though you are wandering aimlessly, trying to seek God in the midst of pa pa's, practices, and exams? If so, then Pathfindra^ can help you find your way. Pathfinders is a Campus Ministries United discipleship program based on small family groups of about six or seven people who meet weekly in the different residence halls. During the meeting, the group will study God's word, pray with each other and discuss how they can minister to non-Christians on our cam pus. Each group has one guide that leads the group in tiieir weekly meetings as well as a scout. The scout is a faculty member who seeks to guide the students by answering any questions that may arise during the meetings. If you would like to belong to a Pathfinders family, contact one of the guides in your residence hall. You do not want to miss this opportunity to have a deeper relationdiip with otho- Christians and with Clvist Pathfinder Guides HAPY Hall Vickie Hatem - #4106 Chrystal Campbell - #4140 Dina Helderman - #4107 Una Duncan - #4112 NANNEY Hall Etta Casties - #4140 Amy Armstirong - #4100 STROUP Hall Lisa Gore - #4743 Wendy Davidson - #4747 DECKER Hall Melody Cannon - #4139 Laura McCreary - #4045 Royster Hall Frank Shelton - #4619 Lutz-Yelton Hall Scott Elliott - #4154 Jason Farr - #4145 Mauney Hall Brooks Derrick - #4158 Myers-Spangler Hall Jim Moss - #4548 Were you at the Pole? by Michael Darnell staff writer You may not have been at the “See You at the Pole” ceremony, but 146 other people were. SYATP has taken place nationwide for the past five years; however, G-W has only partici pated for the last three years. This year’s event had the biggest turnout with 146. Last year's attendance was a mere 63. SYATP at GWU is part of a national move ment that encourages high school and middle school students to meet at their flag pole and vol untarily pray for their school's administration, fac ulty and students. SYATP is held on the second Wednesday of September. It includes scripture readings and prayer and is totally student-led. The event shows a sincere desire on the part of Christian students to express their concern for the country and for their fellow students. “I feel like it's the students reaction against the ban on prayer and their desire to have freedom of religion in the public schools,” said Burdette Robinson. Since its creation, SYATP has not experi enced much change. The only considerable change is found in the scope of people that are involved. “I think the reason for the growth is that it's generally been a desire for students to be more bold in their faith, and to step out and be more tangible to express their commitment to Jesus Christ,” said Robinson. This year alone, over 1.5 million students met at their campus flag pole to pray and share with each other. Tma Duncan has been able to experience See You at the Pole both at the high school and col lege level. “I think See You at the Pole is awesome be cause it is uniting people across the United States and around the world. Just think; all those people praying together for an hour, praying for their school leaders, for their national leaders, and for their fellow students. That is just so awesome.” said Tina.
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