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On-Campus Activities

Many SVA students spend time worshipping together in small groups.  In the dorm lobbies, in the classroom hallways, in the Student Center, after Friday night Vespers, or in classrooms, it is common to see students praying together.  Bible study may be especially meaningful when students are studying with their peers. We encourage and provide opportunities for students and/or staff to grow together in developing their relationship with Jesus.

In addition, several staff members conduct Bible studies in their homes and in the dorms.  There is always an active baptismal Bible study group going.  Adventist Youth meetings are conducted once a month and students plan and conduct a Week of Prayer in January each year.

Out-reach Activities

Our students are very involved in reaching out to the people of our communities in need of food, clothing, and other physical necessities. Once each month our students go the Washington D.C. area to bring clothing and warm food to the homeless of the inner city.  We also visit local nursing homes each month to sing and pray with senior citizens there.  FLAG Camp (Fun Leaning About God) is a ministry our students provide for the children of a local town on Sabbath afternoons.  The children listen to Bible stories, play games, and build relationships with our students.

Campus Families

Every SVA student belongs to a Campus Family.  Our Campus Family program is an integral part of the SVA experience in achieving our second objective - Relationships.

Each school day all of our students meet with their campus parents in groups of 10 or so.  For 10 minutes we to talk about the day, share a spiritual thought, and pray together before heading back to work or school. Throughout the year birthdays are celebrated as they occur and the Campus Family parent is available for counseling or other family needs  
 
Families also have meals with their campus parents in their homes, have spiritual and social activities together, and have personal time to talk about grades and other important matters.

Special bonds of friendship and support develop between members of each campus family.