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Vacation Bible School
It was an ordinary hot summer Texas day in June. I couldn’t sleep all night. Ironically, this wasn’t a typical day because I tumbled out of bed earlier than everyone in my house. I was extremely ecstatic about attending vacation Bible school. I knew that my classmates were all still asleep and enjoying their summer break, but I didn’t envy them; I was excited to start my day and attend vacation Bible school with all the other youth from my church. It was life altering, spending the next three weeks of my summer vacation waking up at the crack of dawn and ending my days just as if I was on my normal school schedule. It was as if nothing made me happier than that. Although it wasn't clear to me then, reminiscing about my vacation Bible school experiences that led me to this point in life, began with my youth Pastor.
Janeth Jackson was my youth Pastor’s name. I showed up to vacation Bible school elated. All of the directors of the program announced that during our time there, among other activities we would be assigned screen parts of a play to present to our parents at the
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Given the opportunity to receive a scholarship it will not only help minimize a great deal of the financial hardship that I am currently enduring as a student, but also will assist me in obtaining excellent proficiency in a church setting and the market place. Furthermore, this education will assist me in growing fundamentally as a gospel artist by obtaining the tools and a further understanding of God’s word through my studies at Beulah Heights University. I will be able to excel my inherent talents for speaking and ministering, all while gaining new skills as well. I sincerely appreciate the Committee’s time and efforts in advance by allowing me the opportunity to be the best that I can be and perhaps be able to pass the knowledge and skills gained to others in the future

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