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Gallery: Annual cookout kicks off Missions Week

October 30, 2019 by David Mitchell

The Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry held its annual cookout to begin Missions Week on Monday night. Despite the cold weather, students enjoyed Bahama Buck’s snow cones and other treats as they learned about upcoming mission trip opportunities and listened to alumnus Kolby Hart sing.

Volunteers serve students food at the cookout. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Students warm up with hot dogs and hot chocolate. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Students wait in line for Bahama Buck’s snow cones. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Halbert Center Director Dodd Roberts makes snow cones for students. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Deanna Tuttle, Global Service Trips coordinator, welcomes students to the cookout. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Ronnie Rock from Orphan Outreach invites students to explore her mission field. (Photo by David Mitchell)

John Shackleford from Manna Global Ministries asks for volunteers for their summer trip. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Students spend time in fellowship at the missions cookout on Monday evening. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Worldwide Witness Assistant Coordinator Anne Hocking tells students about upcoming trips. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Students learn about the work that International Justice Mission does. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Kolby Hart passionately sings a song. (Photo by David Mitchell)
A student learns about Zambia Mission. (Photo by David Mitchell)

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About David Mitchell

My name is David Mitchell, and I am a senior psychology major from Dallas, Texas. I have always had a passion for photography and videography, and enjoy sharing my perspectives with others.

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