c LIVES Through spring break and surruner mission trips, Harding students take every opportunity to "go into all the world" Spring and summer breaks are a time for relaxation and catch-up for many college students. But for the campaigners of 2001, a break from school was a time to recruit for Christ. Spring break and summer campaigns, small or large, created a spark and influenced people around the country. Senior Nathan Knappier led a campaign to Idabel, Okla., where 16 people became our brothers and sisters in Christ. "To make the trip successful, it took an active church giving support and prayers," Knappier said. Knappier attributes much of the success to his father Mike. With his leadership skills, the campaigners were prepared to begin spiritual conversations in a natural way. He also credits the success to the extraordinary group of campaigners; they had attitudes for Christ and the perseverance to spread the gospel, he said. The effects of the trip resulted in four more baptisms shortly after the campaigners left Idabel. "You're a success when you try and a failure when you don't," said Knappier, when looking back at the trip. He knew the trip was a success because they all over the country, but their footprints could be seen throughout the world through international summer campaigns. Gordon and Cynthia Sutherlin led a group of students to New Zealand, where campaigners were blessed to meet David Hewitt. Hewitt is one of the newest international students at Harding. The New Zealand campaigners immediately saw the need for Hewitt to be with other Christians, and they raised enough money for him to spend the summer in Arkansas while he attended the Missouri Street Church of Christ in West Memphis with senior Todd Goode. "We saw a need and wanted to meet it," said Goode, as he described the experiences that led Hewitt to Harding. Goode brought Hewitt to visit Harding's campus, where Mike Williams, assistant vice president for admissions and financial services, handled the financial details. This combined effort provided Hewitt with the opportunity to attend Harding. "It was a fleeting thought that came true at a moment's notice-and a week later I was on a plane," Hewitt said. Hewitt had thought about coming to Harding since he was 14 years old, but he always considered the possibility wishful thinking. were trying, whether the door was slammed in their faces or if their words were heard. In St. Louis, Mo., senior Charles Kiser led a group to the inner city to perform more than Harding campaigners made that wish come Freshman April Winebarger paints a child's face in true, and Hewitt knew that this was his King of Prussia, Pa. during a spring break campaign. chance. Hewitt said he feels blessed to be sur- $30,000 of renovations and labor to a two-story brick house. rounded by the Christian atmosphere and overwhelmed with the phenomenal relationships he has already made at Harding. -Cheryl Brand Campaigners gutted and cleaned the house, preparing the inside to be remodeled. Not only did Harding campaigners create excitement for Christ "To make the trip successful, it took an activechurchgivingmpport and prayers." -NathanKnappier, senior campaign leader to Idabel, Okla. 24 student life Photo by Chrissy Ingram Dr. Terry Edwards, associate professor of Italian and humanities, plays his guitar in a Roman park for a group of people who stayed after church to fellowship on a Sunday. Edwards led a group of ten students on campaign in Italy for four weeks during the summer.
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