Anna Vavak

“We are determined to share not only the Gospel of God but also our very selves, because you have become very dear to us.”

1 Thessalonians 2:8

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Where I serve

God has called me to serve the students at the University of Colorado in Boulder! I am so excited to see what the Lord has in store for me here. He is so faithful and so good! Sko Buffs!

My Story

The Lord has changed my heart in numerous ways throughout college. By His grace, He has led me to serve as a FOCUS missionary! I am so excited to share the truth, beauty, and freedom of the Gospel with so many college students.

I grew up in a Catholic home and had always been rooted in my faith; however, it wasn’t until college that the Gospel pierced my heart. I went to school at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and was very blessed to quickly encounter the FOCUS missionaries there. For the first year or so of college I was living a typical college lifestyle. I longed for Jesus to be at the center of my life but didn’t know how. Through the friendship and guidance of a FOCUS missionary and of course the pursuit of Jesus, my life started to change rapidly. I began to discover the beauty and intimacy of daily prayer and reading scripture, I found virtuous friendships that led me to greater freedom, and I started to become more and more of who God created me to be.

Once I had discovered this abundant life with Christ, I realized I could not help but share it with others. I became very convicted of the spiritual battle all around us and how so many students long to know the truth and to be set free. I hope to show students the abundant joy that is available to them by giving their lives to Christ and becoming His disciples. I am very honored and privileged to be His missionary. Please pray for me!

Your Impact

By saying yes to becoming a FOCUS missionary, I also said yes to relying on spiritual and financial support from mission partners. It would be an honor to share my mission with you and to have you join me in reaching the world for Jesus Christ! Please reach out to me if you are interested in supporting me on campus.

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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