Six students; two professors to serve in Thailand

May 2, 2008
Contact: Paul K. Logsdon, Director of Public Relations and Publications, 417-865-2815, Ext. 7292

Dr. Gary Martindale, Joshua Mattix and Lauren McKenzie

Springfield, Mo. — Six Evangel University students and two professors will be traveling to Thailand from June 4 through July 26 in a service trip to Udon Thani.

The team will be teaching English, working with children and conducting a basketball camp. Joshua Mattix, adjunct professor of theology, and junior Lauren McKenzie, from West Linn, Ore., will lead the team.

 “We will use various venues to build relationships and serve people in Thailand,” said Dr. Gary Martindale, associate professor of biblical studies, who helped organize the trip and will oversee their work.

Additional members of the group are:

• Amanda Porter, junior from Ozark, Mo.
• David Moody, junior from Omaha, Neb.
• Angelica Campbell sophomore from Lake St. Louis, Mo.
• Michelle Michener, sophomore from Arlington, Texas
• Grace Kelley, freshman from Green City, Mo.

For additional information, contact Dr. Gary Martindale at (417) 865-2815 ext 8514.