On July 26th The Group "Redemption" from Eastern Nazarene College came to Minister to Us!

“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men It teaches us to say "No” to ungodliness and wordless passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope - the glorious appearing or our God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.” Titus 2:11-14 NIV

This year the Summer Ministry Program at ENC is sending out four groups of students from the colleges academic region which reaches from Virginia to Maine and as far west as PA and NY. The teams have been meeting and rehearsing together since the Fall 2008 semester. Freshmen through Seniors, with a variety of backgrounds and majors, are chosen to work and travel together through a highly competitive audition and interview process.


From June through August the teams make stops at Youth and Family camps, churches and VBS’s. While the personality of each team is different, all have diligently prepared to spread a unified message, drawing on their distinct perspectives and backgrounds, as well as their cohesion as a team, to encourage, instruct, and increase the faith of those to whom they minister.

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Sean Williams is a sophomore Religion major from Hagerstown, MD. He currently plays guitar for Chapel Worship Team. Sean is excited to meet many new people and play music. He really wants God to take him out of his “comfortable faith.”

Kirstin Peterson is a sophomore Elementary Education major from Norwood, MA. She is a member of a Chapel Worship Team, A Cappella Choir, and bakes cookies for the cafeteria. Kirstin is ready to be used by God as she grows as a person in her faith.

Samuel Mohnkern, a recent graduate of ENC with a Psychology degree, is from Petersburg, PA. Sam has spent the past as a varsity Baseball player, Chapel Worship Team leader, Bible Study member, and Intramurals participant. He has also traveled to Ethiopia. “I am ready for whatever God brings my way!

Jess Gibbons is a sophomore Music Communications and Psychology double major from Olathe, Kansas. She is currently involved with A Cappella Choir and Chapel Worship teams. Jess is also a certified Yoga instructor. She is looking forward to investing her time, energy, and prayers with others.

Matthew Brown is a senior Elementary Education major from Queens, NY. Matt’s involvement lies in A Cappella and Gospel Choirs, Social and Recreational Life Committees, and currently serves as the Wollaston's you quiz coach. Matt has also spent his last two summers as a member of the Summer Ministry children's team. He is looking forward to reaching out to teens and kids through music and friendship