Andrea Evers

Hello! My name is Andrea, but most people call me Andie! I’m a FOCUS Missionary!

“I am not my own; I have given myself to Jesus. He must be my only love.”

~ St. Kateri Tekakwitha

Where I serve

God has called me to serve at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL! I am very excited to follow God’s call to NIU and begin my work as a Missionary there!

My Story

Growing up, I was taught about Jesus and His endless love. I was rooted in my Catholic faith. However, as life became difficult, I realized my faith wasn’t as strong as I believed. The first time my faith was challenged, I buckled under pressure. I underwent trials and felt abandoned by God. By the time I left home to attend college at the University of Illinois at Chicago, I was ready to abandon my faith and I practically did. However, through the grace of God and an invitation from a FOCUS missionary, I ended up joining a Bible Study at UIC’s Catholic Newman Center.

Soon, I began to develop virtuous friendships with students and FOCUS missionaries I met at the Newman Center. I witnessed Christ’s love radiating through them. At this time of my life, I was trapped in darkness, but the missionaries I met reached into the darkness and offered me Christ’s light. Jesus knew I was lost, and He worked through the missionaries to ensure I was found. He used FOCUS to reach me when I was running from Him. He revealed that He never abandoned me when I felt alone. And through the example of the FOCUS missionaries, He taught me how to love Him again.

Your Impact

As a FOCUS Missionary, I have said yes to relying on the spiritual and financial support of Mission Partners to help me serve on this mission God has called me to. If you are interested in becoming my Mission Partner, please reach out to me and we will set up an appointment! I would be honored to share this mission with you!

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Host	Retreat Type	Start Date	End Date
Tulane University	Way of the Disciple	09/05/24	09/07/24
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Sanctifier	09/13/24	09/15/24
Parish Outreach	The Father’s House	09/16/24	09/18/24
Kansas State University	The Father’s House	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of Delaware	Rec	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of South Carolina – Columbia	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24
St. Francis University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Nicholls State University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Northwestern State University	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
University of Memphis	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
Ohio State University	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
University of Dallas	The Sanctifier	10/24/24	10/26/24
Central Connecticut State University	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Universidad de Monterrey	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
California State University – Fullerton	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Sts. Anne and Joaquim, Fargo, ND	Way of the Disciple	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Krems	Men’s	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Mary	The Father’s House	11/08/24	11/10/24
DePauw University	Rec	11/08/24	11/10/24
Philanthropy Engagement	Way of the Disciple	11/15/24	11/17/24
University of Passau	Rec	11/21/24	11/23/24
Texas A&M University	The Sanctifier	02/07/25	02/09/25
FOCUS Greek Southeast	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Midwest	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
Worcester Polytechnic Institute	The Sanctifier	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Southwest	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
Wayne State University	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
University of Illinois-Chicago	The Sanctifier	02/21/25	02/23/25
Queens College of the City University of New York	The Father’s House	03/07/25	03/09/25
Nicholls State University	Way of the Disciple	03/07/25	03/09/25
Grand Valley State University	The Father’s House	03/28/25	03/30/25
University of Northern Iowa	Way of the Disciple	04/03/25	04/05/25
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Father’s House	04/04/25	04/06/25
Arizona State University	Men’s	02/07/25	02/09/25
University of Nebraska at Kearney	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24