a year of Love

Hello Everyone! Thank you for visiting my blog. I am a recent graduate of THE Florida State University. I majored in Elementary Education, but this upcoming year I am taking some time away from regrouping in subtraction, lesson plans, assessments, and school supplies to do something pretty darn exciting!  On August 13th, I will begin my internship with the Brotherhood of Hope at Rutgers University in New Jersey! (Never heard of the Brothers? Here's your chance-visit http://brotherhoodofhope.org/ to learn about them and what they do on the college campus.)  


 I started this blog so that I can keep my mission partners, friends, and family up to date with all that's going on at Rutgers. I will try and mix it up with some pictures and videos to keep it exciting :) So, please click the "Follow by E-mail" button on the right hand side of the blog to receive updates easily through your e-mail.


Maybe you're wondering what an "internship" actually involves? Well, basically, it's a year of forming relationships with people, particularly the women at the Catholic Center at Rutgers. I will be helping new students get connected with the Catholic Center at RU along with their Catholic faith. The internship is a year for me to take to share what God's done in my life and hear how He is working in the lives of others. 

Here are just some of the ministries I will be serving with at Rutgers next year (I always find it helpful to have some examples!)

• Outreach to new students through weekly events such as Spirit Nights and Intramural sports.

• To invite students to, run, and attend our 2 retreats! (150 students attend!)These retreats immerse students in understanding who God is and who they are!

• Organize women's groups that will help foster fellowship, accountability, and a greater understanding of who we are as women of faith.

• I will also help with Bible studies, and above all one on one relational evangelization!  

Here are some of the wonderful people that I will be working with, serving, and have the privilege of loving...

 In response to this very first blog post please do 3 things for me:

• Please follow this blog so I can tell you all about my New Jersey adventures! If you are interested in learning more about what I'll be doing please contact me through e-mail: eel08@my.fsu.edu 
• Keep me in your prayers. I am very excited about this upcoming year, but I know there are also many challenges ahead.
• Please prayerfully consider supporting me financially. In addition to all of the responsibilities I listed above, I also have the task of fundraising my salary. My next post will have more on what it means to become a Mission Partner-so stay tuned:)

Thank you all for your love and support. A promo video for my internship is coming up next! Thanks for visiting.