International Impressions develop on Campaigns It only took a wink or a gentle pat on the back. But most of the time, it was just her presence. Whether she was sitting next to them or 10 rows up, merely knowing she was there brought a comforting sort of peace to their hearts. They didn't realize that they had let her creep into their souls. They didn't realize how much they had come to expect her smiles and warm embraces. They didn't know until the day she left. They couldn't understand how "that day" had stole up on them. They knew she couldn't stay forever. They only wished forever didn't have to end today. Doubts clouded their minds. Who would encourage the kids? Who would counsel the teens? Who would visit the elderly? Who would they talk with until 2 a.m.? Who would make them laugh? How could she leave them after they had given her their hearts? She had spent 10 weeks with the church. It crushed her to have to leave, but she had to go home. She missed those "good morning" hugs from her mom and the sweet "good-night" kisses her dad planted on her forehead. She knew she would ache to hug "her kids," long to give them encouragement, and wish to help them reach for Jesus; but she also knew that they, by themselves, had to grow dependent on God. She climbed into the van, waved one last goodbye, and ended her 1990 summer campaign. Or so she thought. One month later a relieved 17-year-old boy was baptized. A youth group sought friends who had fallen away. A summer Bible study finally proved successful. And a church leaned on each other for the first time in years. Whether "she" was in Oregon, Maine, Australia, Germany, England, or Africa, she left Christ's impression and zeal to inform and transform. She created memories, not to be forgotten, but rather to be tucked away in the secret treasure chests of hearts worldwide. -Angie Treat ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH. Tavia and Krissy Dempsey relax on the Colorado River at Circle Camp in Colorado. The camp was a "pitstop" on the way to their campaign destination in Montana. "WE BE JAMMIN". Sherry Pace and Adrian Maynard have a little fun with a special friend. The two campaigned in Idaho for 10 weeks. 8 First Impressions
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