Students for International Mission Service (SIMS)

Juan Carlos Belliard, SIMS program director

This has been a good year for the Students for International Mission Service program, filled with many activities that have taken us from distant countries to the barrios of San Bernardino.

It continues to bring me great pleasure to hear the stories of students who return with a new outlook on life and a stronger spiritual commitment.

We have had excellent feedback from both our returning volunteers and our site hosts, and continue to build relationships that will last for eternity.

Looking back at what has been accomplished this year and how lives have been changed, I would like to dedicate this issue to all the students and SIMS staff that make it possible.

A big thank you to a few good men and women who have dedicated part of their lives to the mission of SIMS and Loma Linda in helping to provide these incredible mission opportunities.

My hope and desire is that the SIMS staff, officers, representatives, and all the "friends of SIMS" can experience the same satisfaction I have in this work.

And to all SIMS alumni, remember, we are a family no matter where you may be reading this-whether it be Guatemala, Paraguay, Kenya, India, or San Bernardino.

May God bless you all.

Stafford M. Ormsby, project coordinator, SIMS, enjoying one of his favorite pastimes--sailing.

Introducing Stafford M. Ormsby·

Stafford M. Ormsby recently joined the School of Public Health as administrative coordinator for the Center for Health and Development (CHD) and project coordinator for Students for International Mission Service (SIMS).

Prior to coming to Loma Linda University, he worked at the world headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Silver Spring, Maryland, in the publishing department.

He has expert knowledge in the production of publications, layout and design, and has an eye for detail.

Mr. Ormsby, New Zealand born and widely traveled, brings to CHD and SIMS a rich experience in knowing how to communicate in varied cultural settings. The combination of these skills makes him a valuable member of the team.

His favorite pastimes include photography, golfing, sailing, and traveling.

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