Samuel Moreheart and Savannah White
Tanzania
Reflecting on her experience in Tanzania, senior Savannah White says, “Everything that we did on this trip had to be through the guidance and intervention of the Holy Spirit, or else none of it would have worked — not the lessons, preaching, moments with children and no translator, or the moments without words. But the Holy Spirit did show up in countless ways, and I am forever changed by witnessing His power.” 
Led by Dr. Leon Blanchette, professor and director of the Center for Faith & Family, and University Chaplain Antonio Marshall ’13/’16 M.A., the trip gave Savannah, senior Samuel Morehart, junior Braden Sackkett, sophomore Amy Jebsen, sophomore Gracie Miller, sophomore Hannah Price, sophomore Julianna Halbreiter, junior Leigha Pardee, junior Mia Mungai and junior Morgan Gulley the chance to serve in Tarime and Mwanza. While there, they focused on ministry training for pastors and sharing the Gospel with children in the community while connecting through soccer, games and songs.
“This group of people was like no other; the amount of care and intentionality that each person poured into not only the group but into everyone we met was amazing to watch,” Samuel says. “Having the opportunity to work within the Church and witness the power of the Lord in such unique ways has opened my eyes to powerful faith in different environments around the world.”
From Olivet The Magazine, The Parent Issue – Autumn 2024. Read the full issue here.
