Pacific Union College
Therefore, Go:
Pacific Union College Student Missionaries Heed the Call By Becky St. Clair
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15, NKJV). “Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples” (Psalms 96:3). “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations” (Matthew 28:19).
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he Bible is clear that as Christians we have been called into a purpose-driven life of service, a life that demonstrates God’s goodness to everyone we meet. This looks different for everyone, but for several Pacific Union College students, it means traveling to an unfamiliar part of the world and serving as student missionaries for a year.
and to hopefully be a good example to the kids here. I hope to learn more about and grow more confident in my faith, and learn how I can use it to help others around me.”
(Left) Madeline Anderson, student missionary in Ethiopia, enjoys time with some of the local children. (Above) Taylor Bothwell (center) with some of the junior class after a Founders Day event.
Madeline Anderson Location: Gimbe Adventist Hospital, Ethiopia Hometown: Eureka, Calif. graduate, Spanish & nursing majors “I’m looking forward to seeing God through the eyes of others. I hope to do some good and meet people whose lives will affect mine and vice versa. Most of all, I hope to give of myself and see how God can use me.” David Arriaza Location: Pohnpei Hometown: Chico, Calif. sophomore, history and social studies majors “I’m really excited about the opportunity to work in God’s ministry
Taylor Bothwell Location: Pohnpei Hometown: Angwin, Calif. junior, biomath major “I anticipate furthering my relationship with God, learning more about myself, and connecting with my students. I want to grow who I am as a person this year, learning patience, contentment, how to live in a culture different from my own, how to teach, and also hopefully learn a little bit more about the plan God has for my life. I’m also excited to spend time out in nature in this beautiful place that God created.”
Alex Chang Location: Pohnpei Hometown: Grass Valley, Calif. senior, biochemistry major & pre-med program “I’m really looking forward to returning to Pohnpei for more time in the mission field. I hope to learn more about how a second year of student missions differs from the first, and I am looking forward to learning more about sustainable ministries, as well as the effects of more long-term missions.” Lindsay Vandenburgh Location: Fiji Hometown: Napa, Calif. sophomore, liberal studies major, earning elementary teaching credentials “I’m looking forward to getting experience in both the teaching and missions fields. I’m excited about building special relationships with the villagers and students, my fellow volunteers, and, most of all, with God. I expect to come home a different woman— one who is closer to God, stronger, more confident, more patient, and always ready to take any leap in any direction according to God’s plan.”
For information about how you can support student missions at PUC, contact the Office of Service, Justice, and Mission at 707-965-7190 or fmaia@puc.edu.
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