Andrew Thompson

“A voice cries: In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.”

– Isaiah 40:3

Hi! I’m Andy and I am a second year FOCUS missionary.

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Where I serve

Through prayer and the will of God, I have been sent to do mission at Worcester, MA! I have the honor of spreading the Gospel at Holy Cross, Assumption University, Quinsigamond, Worcester State, Anna Maria, and Clark University.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you always to the close of the age.”

– Matthew 28:19-20

My Story

I studied Public and Professional Writing at the University of Pittsburgh and Legal Studies while preparing to start my law school journey. After almost falling from my faith in the beginning of my college career, the Catholic Newman Club at the Pittsburgh Oratory showed me a living example of what it meant to be a true brother in Christ. After I became a member in 2021, the club provided me with much needed fellowship and helped me to heal from my interior wounds so that I could truly see that I was a beloved child of God. I became involved with service projects, Mass, Holy Hour, and other programs that Newman provided to help form me in my faith.

After taking my LSATs, I was ready to apply to law school in the fall of 2022. I still felt as if my life wasn’t fulfilled even though I was about to take the next steps in my legal career and I was getting closer to my faith. It wasn’t until I went to a FOCUS recruitment event where a missionary said during his talk that “if you have even the smallest desire to learn more about FOCUS, you should at least apply.” I felt a small sensation in my heart that was dragging me towards FOCUS, so I applied to both FOCUS and law schools. After being interviewed by FOCUS staff and bringing it to prayer, I knew that God was calling me to become a missionary. The need for Christ was so apparent not only on my campus, but campuses across America as they are affected by modern secularism.

After serving my first year of mission at West Point with the future soldiers of our country, I am excited to serve with my team as we walk with the students at Worcester, MA! Through spreading the Word of God and discipleship, it is my hope for students to know Christ and that they are beloved children of God.

Your Impact

“Not that I seek the gift; but I seek the fruit which increases your credit.”

– Philippians 4:17

By accepting the call to mission, God is calling me to surrender more to Him by relying more on the generosity of mission partners through financial gifts so that I can spread the Gospel on campus. I would like to invite you to walk with me on my mission so that your gift may be used to help make disciples of all nations. If you are interested in taking part of spreading the Good News to Worcester, let me know how I can best reach out to you! I can then schedule an appointment and I’d be more than happy to tell you more about my mission. Thank you and God Bless!

“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

– Philippians 4:19

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University of Delaware	Rec	09/20/24	09/22/24
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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
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University of Krems	Men’s	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Mary	The Father’s House	11/08/24	11/10/24
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Philanthropy Engagement	Way of the Disciple	11/15/24	11/17/24
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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
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