Category: Vanguard Gap Year
Updated on February 2, 2016
XC Worship
By Ben Wunder, Vanguard Last Sunday evening, Benjamin led worship. Here, he reflects on that experience: Salutem! Greetings! I know it’s a bit unorthodox, but I have a quiz for y’all. When it’s 11 below with a light… Read More

Updated on February 2, 2016
I Chose You
Photos & Post by Sar I had no idea that a loud, obnoxious and spazzy mule who is terrified of people would become one of my favorite creatures on this planet. But when Erin pointed out our similarities,… Read More
Updated on February 2, 2016
Thursday Nights
by Joseph Sawyer, Vanguard Today, you’re hearing from Joseph! A big part of his Vanguard experience has been the weekly small group times. Here’s his take: “Thursday is the last work rotation day of the week for the… Read More
Updated on February 2, 2016
Spiritual Disciplines
by Axel Barth, Vanguard Yesterday the Vanguards talked about spiritual disciples/discipline. In small groups we discussed what words, ideas, thoughts, and connotations we associated with “spiritual discipline”. Within my group we related the term to prayer, and how… Read More
Updated on February 2, 2016
Looking Back & Giving Thanks
by Julianna Burlet, Vanguard Well folks, we did it! We survived our first work rotation with smiles on our faces! Friday morning we had a meeting to determine our work rotations, and with that came excitement for a… Read More
Updated on February 2, 2016
Felling a Tree & Building Courts
by Sarah Davis, Vanguard Coordinator Two big events happened today & Vanguards have helped out in big ways with both: 1) The big tree behind the dining hall fell to make way for the new Heath Center. They’ve… Read More

Posted on November 13, 2015
Chopping Down Stereotypes
On Monday, November 9th, the Vanguards packed into a couple vans and rumbled down the road to a local logging site in the Three Lakes area. Here, we were given the unique opportunity to hear first hand… Read More

Posted on November 9, 2015
A Week in the Life!
The Vanguard blog will now feature posts from our Vanguards! Today, Sarah L. shares about what the last week looked like for her… Last weekend was Halloween, and our lovely activities committee planned a day of disc golf… Read More
Posted on November 6, 2015
Gap Year Information Session at Wheaton!
This Thursday, November 12, Charlie and Rob will be hosting a gap year information session at Wheaton College. It’s an awesome opportunity to learn about post-high school opportunities that are available to those who would benefit from taking a… Read More

Updated on October 28, 2015
Creating Committees
Last Friday, we gathered to split Vanguards up into what we’re calling “committees”: hospitality, activities, fundraising, and worship. The Vanguards on each committee are responsible for making these areas of the Vanguard experience happen – similar to a college’s student… Read More
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