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A Christian church in Dallas

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For my community service, I decided to "volunteer" at a Vacation Bible School that is held at my church every summer each year. Although it is considered as a volunteering opportunity, this is my everyday life. A passion that brings the greatest joy, what I look forward to every summer.

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My service involved working with other individuals in creating a stage from scratch, “Something out of Nothing.” This is where my artistic side flourished through me in bringing other people’s visions and ideas to life. Focusing on the little details in order to make the stage look more lifelike, similar to a real submarine. In this event, I also played a character who was given the name Flipper, an imposter who lied about being a real professional scuba diver.

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I had the privilege to work with kids who are unfamiliar with the word of God. We were able to reach about 140 kids, they all attended my church for VBS that week. The goal was to teach kids how grand and special the love of God is. Even though we lie and disobey our parents at times we could ask God for forgiveness because he sent his only son to die on the cross.

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Sadly, VBS came to an end. I learned that even though I was serving God, I knew my relationship with him needed improvement. To be spiritually ready and stand firm in what his word has to offer. A person can do so much for God, yet, if they do not have the proper faith, all their work goes in vain. For as the body without a spirit is dead, faith without works is also dead.

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One of the challenges I faced was getting the boys to win offering this year. They have been on a losing streak against the girls for the past 3 years. The boys were a 50 cents short, resulting in a pie to the face with black squid ink poured on top of me. Leaving me soaked and cold, the boys lost once again.

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Flipper is not a professional scuba diver

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In knowing that these children are learning and applying the lessons they are being taught in their everyday lives is reward enough for me.

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Incorporating service learning in English in 1301 had a purpose to serve in our community. To be engaged and keep accountable for our responsibilities. To gain knowledge and experience in how to get involved in our community.