Operation Barnabas and Asia's Hope

Worthington Christian High School hopes to instill a heart for missions in all of its students. Two opportunities WCHS students have to serve their community over the summer are Operation Barnabas and Asia’s Hope.

Operation Barnabas is open to all upcoming juniors and seniors. It is a ministry
opportunity that allows students to serve the community while deepening their relationship with Christ. They will be learning how to share their faith and partaking in various ministry opportunities.

Operation Barnabas will begin in Powell, Ohio on June 12th and end in July. The groups will travel to various places in Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and other Midwestern and Eastern States.

Current students that will be involved in Operation Barnabas this summer are Gina Boucouras, Luke Condon, Luke Helmuth, Seth Montgomery, Lexie Secrest, Claire Scott, and Carolyn Simmons.

Luke Condon, a junior involved in Operation Barnabas, exclaims, “I’m really excited to be a part of an opportunity like this. I can’t wait to go!”

Asia’s Hope is an organization that focuses upon taking care of families, particularly
children, in Cambodia and Thailand. These places are still suffering from a civil war that took
place in the 80's.

Many people are killed from the land mines that are still in Cambodia and Thailand,
leaving many children without a family. Other major problems are evident in Cambodia and
Thailand as well, especially human trafficking and prostitution.

Mrs. Jess Heath adds that “Asia's Hope seeks to provide an alternative place where young girls can find safety, security, and the love of Christ.”

The group from Worthington Christian will leave June 11th. This group includes Elizabeth Early, Beth Julca, Sarah Morford, Cassie Struble, Audi Anderson, and Leah Schroepfer; as well as Renae Vagnier, and Mr. and Mrs. Heath, who will be staying for six weeks. Everyone else will be staying for two.

“I’m just ready to get out of here so I can experience something new and fully be exposed to the heart of God” explains Cassie Struble.

The group will be helping the orphanages and serving the community while playing with the children and teaching them English. “Renae Vagnier is working with the Justice Trade Mission to teach women how to make and sell jewelry (as a form of income)” adds Mrs. Heath.

Each of the students in these groups will be using his summer to serve God and others. We should all be inspired by their dedication and service. Our thoughts and prayers will be with them all as they travel and spread the Good News of the Gospel.