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Big Picture of Ministry

Junio 21, 2016

Three academy mission trips originating in western Washington allowed Auburn Adventist Academy, Orcas Christian School and Skagit Adventist Academy students and staff to participate in two spring break service projects in the Philippines and one homeland mission trip in Plummer, Idaho.

Read more about all three service projects at glnr.in/111-06-wa_missions!

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A Philippines mission trip allows Orcas Christian School students to experience a life of service by interacting with locals, helping with projects big and small, and expanding students' worldviews.

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Tom Roosma
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Matthew Harlow from Orcas Christian School helps as a dental assistant on the school's spring break mission trip to the Philippines.

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Tom Roosma
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Auburn Adventist Academy students work on a variety of projects in the Philippines including local construction, Vacation Bible School programs and assisting doctors with providing medical care.

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Chan Hwang
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