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Our medically focused Team Middle East had a chance to visit the Pyramids and the Sphinx and to ride camels.This is Sterling’s second team visit to the region.
While in the Middle East, the team participated in mobile medical clinics. They spent time working with Sudanese refugees. The team also learned about the Islamic faith and did some Arabic studies.
“Students want to know what it’s truly like to serve, and a mission trip allows them that experience. They return with a transformed outlook and a passion for being a blessing since they realize how truly blessed they are themselves.” - Dr. Hank Lederle Director of Cross-Cultural Ministry Ten faculty, staff and students from Sterling visited the village of Reque, Peru. While there, the team helped build a science room for a Christian school. The team participated in manual labor and church services where they were able to share their testimonies. Alumnus Terrance Volden ‘08 was our contact.
Team members spent a majority of their time evangelizing and speaking to native Ghanaians. They caused a stir among the children wherever they went. Here Jake Bowser smiles with the village children.
Team India worked in Ongole, Andra Pradesh. Most of their time was spent working in villages and at an orphanage for the mentally handicapped.
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