Andrea is in fifth grade and has volunteered for LHM—Panama's Project JOEL program for two years. The program counters potentially negative influences that youth encounter by providing biblically based guidance in making healthy lifestyle choices. Since being introduced to Project JOEL, Andrea's behavior has improved, and she has become a leader for other students. Recently, when LHM—Panama staff visited her school, Andrea helped distribute materials to support Noah's Ark crafts, presented biblical animated movies, and made the Cross craft. Andrea says, "I am happy with this day after sharing the materials, stories, games, film, and the reading of the books, with almost everyone in the whole school. I now feel closer to God."