Dec 23, 2016 By For The Greene County Messenger 2 min read

WAYNESBURG — During the final week of winter break, 30 Waynesburg University students will participate in three international Faith, Learning and Service Immersion trips.

Groups will travel to Nassau, Bahamas, the island of Bonaire and Montego Bay, Jamaica, led by university faculty and staff members.

Eleven students, led by Dr. Julia Bausman, assistant professor of education, and Kerry Purnell, assistant registrar, will work with local children in Nassau from Jan. 1 through Jan. 8.

Between the two chapels, the group will be spending their week helping students who struggle academically.

From Dec. 31 through Jan. 7, nine students will travel to the island of Bonaire to work with Trans World Radio.

The organization, which is understaffed, works to spread the Word of God to as many parts of the world as possible, and needs help with social media, recording radio content and facility maintenance.

The group of university students will be led by Dr. Chad Sherman, assistant professor of communication, and Melinda Rush, secretary at the university.

Anthony Jarrell, resident director, and Pat Bristor, associate dean of students, will lead 10 students on a service trip to Jamaica from Dec. 31 through Jan. 7.

While serving with Mustard Seed Communities, the group will engage in treatment and activities with children who have disabilities and may also help with maintenance.