teaching for the church Didoskalos prepares members for ministry Fo r smdems looking for opportunities [Q serve on and off'campus, the re we re dozens of service related groups that aJso offered fellowship and friendship. One such grou p was Didaskalos, a Bible service organization for those interested in chi ldren's ministry and teacher development in the ch urch, which was open to everyone. Sen ior Carie Whittaker said the group focused on service fo r children and the community. "We all hope to serve God through serving children," Whittaker said. "Our primary goal is nOt juSt the act of ch ildren's miniscry bur working with Christ and these kids to spread his message to everyone." The group worked specificall y with the Downtown Church of Christ for most of their activities. They made prayer chai ns, had a service project with the elderly and worked with children. Members participated in Sunday morning childrens' church and taught the 5th and 6th graders' Wednesday nighr Bible class. "Kids are the furure, and jf we don't work with them now, we are destroying our own future," Whittaker said. "We need to give them our accemion and through chat share Chrisc wi th them." Professor of Political Science Dr. Mark Elrod and Associate Executive Director of theAmerican Studies Institute Dr. Bob Reely speak toAlpha Chi Malachi about the topic "DTR with the Government" on Nov. 6. The goal of Alpha Chi Mala– chi was to promote spiritual growth and unity for students majoring in Bible, missions and religious education. -Amber Bazargani Alpha Chi Malachi Row I: C. Kennedy,J.Taylor, M.WalSon,J. Ballard. C.Yoakum,j. Stein. j. Hawt. Row 2: R. Mosby. T. Covington.J. HaII. J. Kuhn.J.Cannaday.N. DuHnig. Row 1: N.Tindall,M. Clark. A. Sowers, B. Khanna. Row 4: A. Kennedy, C. Campbell, Z. Seagle.J. Monroe. N.Johnson. Row 5: O.Aifuwa.J. Henry.J. Maxwell, K. Neller (sponsor). 198 organizations Freshman Alana Sm ith said the past school year was a rebuilding year for the group. "Didaskalos was a very powerful and effective organization in years pasr," Smith said. "We really have a goal ro get rhings back where they once were because we know that there is such a need for people with a passion for children in our churches today. We want to help prepare people to serve our children and teach them about God." To facilirate the rebu ild ing process, the group also held weekly meetings to share information, ideas and possible future events. "The meetings are a great part of our time together," Whittaker said. "They are set in place for an{one who loves kids. There are no requirements to be a part of Didaskalos except having a passion for children and God." Smith said the benefits for Didaskalos were fWo-fold, not only did she get to wo rk with children, bur she also learned important slcills for the future. "I am doing what I love to do," Smith said. "It is going to give me some preparation for what I am going to do with my life, and I get to do what I love to do all the time." •Brooke light Didoskalos Row I: K. Balduf. M.Watson. A. Colvett. Row 2: H. Bowling (sponsor),A Smith, D. Crocker.
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