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Student staff

The Agape Center Student Staff

The Agapé Center for Local & Global Engagement employs 18 students who contribute to the planning, support, and execution of our weekly outreach service opportunities and service trips.  In addition, they bring a lot of energy and fun to our office!

Kate Ice
Kate Ice

Office Assistant

Kate Ice

Office Assistant

agapecenter@messiah.edu

Contact Kate if you have questions about upcoming service events, wish to highlight a student, faculty or community partner story via the website and/or social media, or wish to learn more about service opportunities through the Agapé Center!

EliAnna Bermudez

Office Assistant

EliAnna Bermudez

Office Assistant

agapecenter@messiah.edu

Contact EliAnna if you have questions about upcoming service events, wish to highlight a student, faculty or community partner story via the website and/or social media, or wish to learn more about service opportunities through the Agapé Center!

Courtney Luckenbill
Courtney Luckenbill

Service Day Assistant

Courtney Luckenbill

Service Day Assistant

servicedayassistant@messiah.edu

The Service Day Assistant aids in the planning of our annual Service Day. Contact Courtney if you have any questions pertaining to Service Day at Messiah. 

Nyla Allen
Nyla Allen

Treasurer for Student Organizations

Nyla Allen

Treasurer for Student Organizations

agapetreasurer@messiah.edu

Nyla works closely with the Directors of Outreach Teams and Domestic Service Trips to create a budget and maintain accounting records throughout the year.  Contact Nyla if you have SGA budget-related questions.

Cai Green
Cai Green

Director of Outreach

Cai Green

Director of Outreach

outreach@messiah.edu

The Director of Outreach provides leadership, direction, and support for student volunteer teams on campus and within the surrounding community. Contact Cai if you are interested in serving within the local community or wish to learn more about one of our local community partners.

Elyse Acosta
Elyse Acosta

Assistant Director

Elyse Acosta

Assistant Director

outreachad@messiah.edu

The Assistant Outreach Director assist with providing leadership, direction, and support for student volunteer teams on campus and within the surrounding community. Contact Elyse if you are interested in serving within the local community or wish to learn more about one of our local community partners.

Anna Weldon
Anna Weldon

Service Trips Participant Coordinator

Anna Weldon

Service Trips Participant Coordinator

servicetrips@messiah.edu

Anna provides leadership and vision for Domestic Service Trips, which are scheduled to take place during Spring Break 2023.  Contact Anna if you are interested in learning more about upcoming trips or serving as a driver, student team leader or participant. 

Sydney Sefing
Sydney Sefing

Service Trip Agency Coordinator

Sydney Sefing

Service Trip Agency Coordinator

servicetripsdirector@messiah.edu

Sydney is directly involved in planning and coordinating our service trips domestically and abroad. Contact Sydney if you have any questions about service trips.

Caleb Narber
Caleb Narber

Bethesda Hotspot Coordinator

Caleb Narber

Bethesda Hotspot Coordinator

bethesdahotspot@messiah.edu

Bethesda Mission’s Community Center is a space where students can come and hang out with friends in a supportive and caring environment. Messiah student volunteers spend time with and build relationships with middle and high school students through activities like board games, video games, or playing sports. Email Caleb if you are interested in volunteering at Bethesda Hotspot!

Joel Lapp
Joel Lapp

Bethesda Men's & Mobile Mission Coordinator

Joel Lapp

Bethesda Men's & Mobile Mission Coordinator

bethesdamisscoord@messiah.edu

Bethesda Mission is an organization focused on providing shelter, food, and clothing to the poor and homeless while sharing the news of Jesus Christ. Students who serve with the Mobile Mission travel in a supply van to provide materials and social support to residents of Harrisburg experiencing homelessness. Students serving in the men’s shelter serve food in the cafeteria then join the residents to share a meal and fellowship. Contact Joel if you are interested in serving at Bethesda Men's and/or Mobile Mission!

Reese Johnston
Reese Johnston

Bethesda After-School Coordinator

Reese Johnston

Bethesda After-School Coordinator

bethesdayouthcoord@messiah.edu

Bethesda Mission’s Community Center is a space where students can come and hang out with friends in a supportive and caring environment. At the after-school program, Messiah students build relationships with elementary and middle school kids through play and homework help. 

Elyse Acosta
Elyse Acosta

Center for Champions Coordinator

Elyse Acosta

Center for Champions Coordinator

c4ccoord@messiah.edu

Center for Champions strives to provide one-on-one relationships between a Christian mentor and Harrisburg youth to help them discover God’s plan for their lives. Through the Agapé Center, students connect with middle school kids through team competitions, Bible lessons, and one-on-one mentoring. Contact Elyse is you are interested in serving at Center for Champions!

Melody Pha
Melody Pha

Messiah Lifeways 1:1 Coordinator

Melody Pha

Messiah Lifeways 1:1 Coordinator

messlifewayscoord@messiah.edu

Messiah Lifeways is a non-profit retirement community that seeks to provide residential community services to older adults with Christ-like love. Through the Agapé Center, students can develop a one-on-one relationship with a resident of the Messiah Lifeways community. Contact Melody if you are interested in serving with Messiah Lifeways 1:1!

Austin Grove
Austin Grove

Messiah Lifeways Intergenerational Fellowship & College Connections Coordinator

Austin Grove

Messiah Lifeways Intergenerational Fellowship & College Connections Coordinator

intergencoord@messiah.edu

Students serving with the Agapé Center join the residents of Messiah Lifeways in arts and crafts while fellowshipping and building relationships to participate in life-long learning and service with the residents. Contact Austin if you are interested in serving!

Joana Belza
Joana Belza

New Hope Ministries Coordinator

Joana Belza

New Hope Ministries Coordinator

newhopecoord@messiah.edu

New Hope Ministries is a social service agency that aims to transform lives by serving others in their times of need through the love and hope of Christ. With the Agapé Center, students assist in areas such as the food pantry, warehouse, or interacting with their guests. Contact Joa if you are interested in serving at New Hope Ministries!

Mireliz Bermudez
Mireliz Bermudez

PAIRWN After-School Coordinator

Mireliz Bermudez

PAIRWN After-School Coordinator

refugeecoord@messiah.edu

PAIRWN is a non-profit organization that aims to empower female immigrants and refugees through training and fellowship. Students serving with the Agapé Center help with the PAIRWN after-school program, working with children on school work and English learning. Contact Mireliz if you are interested in serving at PAIRWN After-School!

Maggie Pettus
Maggie Pettus

Paxton Ministries Coordinator

Maggie Pettus

Paxton Ministries Coordinator

paxtoncoord@messiah.edu

Paxton Ministries is a non-profit organization that provides affordable housing and support services to adults challenged with poverty, mental illness, and intellectual disabilities. The students serving with the Agapé Center help facilitate weekly activities aimed at having fun and building new friendships with residents. Contact Maggie if you are interested in serving at Paxton Ministries!

Cassie Anthony
Cassie Anthony

Salvation Army After-School Coordinator

Cassie Anthony

Salvation Army After-School Coordinator

salvarmycoord@messiah.edu

The Salvation Army is an interracial, non-profit organization that seeks to share the gospel by meeting the basic needs of the individuals they serve. With the Agapé Center, students can build relationships with elementary- aged children by assisting with homework and participating in fun activities. Contact Cassie if you are interested in serving with Salvation Army After-School!

Alessandra LaGeorge
Alessandra LaGeorge

Wildheart Ministries Coordinator

Alessandra LaGeorge

Wildheart Ministries Coordinator

wildheartcoord@messiah.edu

Wildheart Ministries is a non-profit organization that seeks to share the transforming power of the Gospel by empowering residents of Allison Hill and restoring the community. With the Agapé Center, students would assist with community beautification projects, community gardening, and community events. Contact Alessandra if you are interested in serving with Wildheart Ministries!

Natalie Tate
Natalie Tate

Young Life Coordinator

Natalie Tate

Young Life Coordinator

nt1209@messiah.edu

Young Life's mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and mentor them in growing their faith. Messiah students volunteer as Young Life leaders to develop relationships with middle and high school students in the community of south-central PA and lead them to Jesus. Contact Natalie if you are interested in serving with Young Life!