A thankful spirit is fostered where the essentials of life are in different supply. Commitment to a biblical lifestyle. Respect for other minority cultures. The value of the learning process. Opportunity to learn about and enjoy God's created world, to understand how God's creation fits into His plan.
Helps build a foundation for life in experiences, relationships, and memories on which to build.
Allows people to experience a non-status, accepting environment where they are not distinguished by profession, money, and so forth. Testing and strengthening our Christian walk and faith. Learning how to work together as a team to get something done. Setting, attempting, and achieving goals that might not have been accomplished elsewhere. Developing an appreciation for the environment and natural beauty of God's creation.