More than six years ago I got in a
van to Homestead, FL excited to have an entire week without my parents. I went
in to the trip thinking it would be a fun way to spend a week of my summer and
to have a little bit of freedom, instead it was a hard week, where I really
began my journey with Christ. I have spent the last six summers being
challenged, loved, needed and changed. Open House has been a part of my life,
and a part of growing up.
This summer I will be interning as
the Arts Instructor at Open House Ministries. I will be working with both the
children and youth integrating the arts in to their camps. I hope to be able to
teach them performance skills and to give them the opportunity to create their
own theatre.
I believe that the performing arts
are can be used in a number of ways. It helps build confidence and allows for
creative expression. Theatre, music, and dance can all be used as vehicles to
teach, whether it be social skills, teamwork or your basic school subjects. In
high school, I was a part of a class that taught second graders math, science
and English through art lessons. Last summer I went with Theatre on a Mission
and did a ten day theatre camp at an orphanage in Kenya. I have seen firsthand
how the arts can enrich lives and build relationships while crossing cultural
barriers. I hope to share this passion of mine with the children and youth at
Open House Ministries.
The Student Dot Go internship
program through CBF has been home to many HAB students over the years, and I am
proud to be a part of that relationship. This program gives me the privilege to
share my love of God and my love of the arts in a ministry that I have long
been a part of. Thank you to my congregation for teaching me to be a faithful
steward, and for supporting me in my endeavors.
I hope that this blog will allow me to share with you many wonderful experiences this summer.
Camp starts next Monday, and I am driving down on Thursday.
Wish me luck!
Meredith
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