Ally Lenz - FOCUS

Allyson Lenz

Hey, I’m Ally! Thanks for visiting my page, God bless!

“The cry of Jesus as He died, ‘I thirst,’ echoed every moment in my soul, inflaming my heart with a burning love. I longed to satisfy His thirst for souls; I was consumed myself with this same thirst, and yearned to save them from the everlasting fires.” -St Therese of Lisieux

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Where I serve

After 3 beautiful years at Colorado Mesa University, God has invited me to join Him on the other side of the Rocky mountains, serving college students at University of Denver! You’ll typically find me hanging out at a coffee shop, hiking, playing spike ball or hammocking around campus. I am excited to meet Christ anew in Denver, and can’t wait to invite those around me in their everyday life to do the same!

My Story

University of Denver team 2024-2025: Miles, Lauren, and me

As a missionary, my greatest desire is to lead those around me to Christ, especially those whom I encounter on campus. My life has been transformed by Jesus as I have received incredible love, joy, and mercy from Him. I have been convicted to share that love and joy with those around me, that they would also come to have a personal relationship with Jesus.

Going into college, I struggled to find my path, feeling like I had to perform socially, academically, in extra curriculars in order to be seen or loved. As I came to personally know Jesus through the Catholic community and FOCUS missionaries on campus, I learned what true friendship looks like, and I found my value and identity in being a beloved daughter of God more than anything that I could do or accomplish. I desire to share the life I have found in Christ with students who might be feeling the same way I did.

My first three years as a missionary at Colorado Mesa University continued to deepen my relationship with Christ. My heart has expanded in love not just for my students, but for all around me to know Jesus and His love for them. I have become convicted in my call to give my life to Christ in this way, helping Him to make invitations to the kingdom, where He has prepared many rooms without reserve and would love nothing more than to have them filled for eternity. He is inviting us all to say “yes” to the abundance of life with Him, and what a joy it is to respond simply and profoundly to His love.

CMU team 2021-2022: Brian, McKenna, me, and Ryan

imagejpeg 1 — McKenna and I with some of the women at CMU- student Sophie at her cheer showcase

Holy Spirit Bootcamp, Spring 2023 with Sophie and Brenna

CMU team 2022-2023: me, Brian, McKenna, Logan, Rachel, Simon, and Kolbe CMU team 2023-2024: Zach, Jacky, me, and Brian

Supporting the students at IM volleyball!

Your Impact

When I answered the call to join FOCUS, I made the decision to rely on the spiritual and financial support of mission partners to help me through this mission. What a gift and blessing it has been to journey with you and bring you along for this salvific work as I love His children on campus. The Father has showed His character in being a loving provider through your generosity. If you are interested in partnering with me, please let me know of the best way to reach you and I will schedule an appointment. I’d 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