FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, August 14, 2008
RAIN DOESN’T DAMPEN ENTHUSIASM OF VOLUNTEERS AT BETHANY
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| Alumnus Gordon Ahlstedt was one of 12 volunteers who helped paint Chi Rho House at Bethany College. |
LINDSBORG, Kan.—Twelve volunteers worked around – and sometimes in – showers and rainstorms to brighten the campus of Bethany College, as part of the college’s third annual painting blitz.
The group of Bethany alumni and friends totaled 86 hours of work from August 7 through 10. They painted the exterior of Chi Rho House, 413 N. Second, which houses Bethany’s Campus Ministry program and the office of Campus Pastor Noni Strand.
“This summer’s painting blitz was a huge success,” said Molly Johnson, director of alumni development. “We didn’t have a large group, but the quality of those who did volunteer was like none other. Rain or shine, they were there to prime!”
Chi Rho was power washed, primed and painted white. The “fish-scale” trim of the house, along with the sign in front, was painted pale blue and yellow. In addition, the car port area was washed and scraped, and repairs were made to posts.
“The students will be so thrilled to see the beautiful new paint job at Chi Rho! I can’t thank our volunteers enough for all they do for Bethany – on this project and in so many ways,” said Campus Pastor Noni Strand.
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| Chi Rho House |
Butch Gibson, friend of the college, led this year’s project. The Bethany College Alumni Office provided supplies and meals, and Bethany Auxillary donated several dozen cookies for the volunteers.
A thank-you coffee, honoring everyone who made the project a success, will be held at Chi Rho on August 21 at 2 p.m.
Previously, volunteers have painted the interiors of Warner Hall and Gregory Hall on campus. A fourth annual painting blitz is being planned for next summer.
Bethany College welcomes volunteer help and expertise throughout the year. To learn more, contact Molly Johnson at 785-227-3380, ext. 8286 or johnsonm@bethanylb.edu.
Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The mission of Bethany College is to nurture and challenge individuals in their search for truth and meaning as they lead lives of faith, learning and service. Bethany College is on the Web at www.bethanylb.edu.
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