Judson students advance local, worldwide missions

Judi Favor, chairwoman of the Judson College board of trustees, joined President David Potts in giving the school’s annual report. A Birmingham obstetrician/gynecologist, Favor is a Judson graduate.  
   
“It was a life-changing experience for me to attend Judson,” she said. “I enjoyed the prayer services and the overall Christian environment, learning that I could use my talents to help others.
   
“My story is not unique. Others would agree,” Favor said. “They understand the value of Christian education. Every student in Christian higher education is one of God’s seeds. We do a lot of things, none more important than planting seeds.”  
   
Potts continued the report by projecting a photograph on the screen of a group of people standing in front of a Buddhist temple. 
   
“One hundred ninety-two years ago, Ann and Adoniram Judson arrived on the shores of Myanmar, also known as Burma, to evangelize the people there. One of the first things they saw was the temple,” he said.
   
“Last summer, four Judson students were part of a group visiting on a medical mission. They labored for several weeks, helping children with malaria and infections — being the hands and feet of Christ.”
   
The Book of Reports cited other work done by Judson students, including summer missions projects in the United States, Canada, France and India. Students also conducted a local project in Perry County and formed partnerships with Carver Baptist Center and Habitat for Humanity, both in Louisiana.
   
Other news included in the Book of Reports is a partnership with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management and Alabama Water Watch that will enable high school students to work with Judson’s faculty and students studying water quality and watersheds at Perry Lakes Park, near Marion.  
   
Judson is also expanding, according to the Book of Reports. Construction for the Charles F. Dunkin Athletic Park began in summer 2005. The athletic complex will include a softball field, soccer field and equine center.
   
Convention participants have come to expect Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and coffee at Judson’s booth in the exhibit area. Staff purchased 70 dozen and reported a steady crowd.
   
Michael Scotto from the office of admissions refused to answer questions about the number of people who returned for seconds. “What they eat here, stays here,” he quipped.