Hola, Bienvenido!
My name is Dina, and I’m a FOCUS Missionary.
“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”
— John 15:5
The Lord has called me to serve at George Mason University in Virginia—Go Patriots! I’m excited to be serving on such a vibrant and dynamic campus.
I was born in Panama, and four years ago, I moved to the U.S. to pursue a double Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Life Sciences Communication.
While I grew up in a Catholic family and country, it wasn’t until college that I began diving deeper into my faith and realized that I was made for more. While attending the University of Wisconsin–Madison, I had the opportunity to get involved at Saint Paul’s Catholic Newman Center, where I met a FOCUS missionary who invited me to join a Bible study and take part in further discipleship classes.
As I continued to receive formation during my college years, I felt the call to lead Bible studies and was eventually commissioned to disciple other students on campus.
Seeing the need on campus to reach students and invite them into a relationship with the greatest Lover—Jesus—has ignited a deep desire in me to help them come to know Him.
My deepest desire is to lead students to Christ. Jesus has completely transformed my life, and I long to share that same joy with others by introducing them to the life-changing message of the Gospel.
Nací en Panamá y hace cuatro años me mudé a los Estados Unidos para cursar una doble Licenciatura en Ciencias en Biología Molecular y Celular y Comunicación en Ciencias de la Vida.
Aunque crecí en una familia y en un país católico, no fue hasta la universidad que comencé a profundizar más en mi fe y a darme cuenta de que estaba hecha para algo más. Mientras estudiaba en la University of Wisconsin–Madison, tuve la oportunidad de involucrarme en el Saint Paul’s Catholic Newman Center, donde conocí a una misionera de FOCUS que me invitó a participar en un estudio bíblico y a formar parte de clases de discipulado más profundas.
A medida que continué recibiendo formación durante mis años universitarios, sentí el llamado a liderar estudios bíblicos y eventualmente fui enviada para discipular a otras estudiantes en el campus.
Al ver la necesidad en el campus de alcanzar a los estudiantes e invitarlos a una relación con el mayor Amante —Jesús— se encendió en mí un profundo deseo de ayudarlos a conocerlo.
Mi deseo más profundo es guiar a los estudiantes hacia Cristo. Jesús ha transformado completamente mi vida, y anhelo compartir esa misma alegría con otros, presentándoles el mensaje transformador del Evangelio.
When I said yes to FOCUS, I also said yes to relying completely on the spiritual and financial support of mission partners.
Mission is for everyone—whether sharing the Gospel directly or supporting it behind the scenes. “The Good News” cannot be shared without people like you.
If you’re interested in partnering with me, please let me know the best way to reach you, and I will schedule an appointment. I’d be honored to share this mission with you.
Cuando dije “sí” a FOCUS, también dije “sí” a depender completamente del apoyo espiritual y financiero de compañeros de misión.
La misión es para todos—ya sea compartiendo el Evangelio directamente o apoyándolo desde detrás de escena. La “Buena Nueva” no puede ser anunciada sin personas como tú.
Si estás interesado(a) en colaborar conmigo, por favor déjame saber cuál es la mejor manera de contactarte y agendaré una cita. Sería un honor compartir esta misión contigo.
If you have any questions or need help setting up your gift, please contact us at [email protected].
We encounter God in an intimate relationship through daily prayer, the sacraments and the Scriptures.
By building genuine friendships, we meet students on a deeper level.
We teach students how to share the gospel, who in turn teach other students how to pass it on.
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