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Where I serve
The Lord has called me to serve at the University of Rhode Island for a third year! Go Rams!
FOCUS Team at URI 2026-27: Jakin, Khang, Jackie, Paige and Ben
Below is a photo of Jakin, Paige, Ben, and baby Abe! They are all at New Staff Training in Ave Maria, FL together!
Khang and I have been serving at Summer Projects in Branson, MO. Below is a picture of the missionary team for the summer. From left to right is Khang, Sam, Austin, Elena, Jackie, Olivia, and Gabrielle! Please keep us all in your prayers and know of our prayers for you!
My Story
My parents raised me in the Catholic faith, teaching me to prioritize Sunday Mass and instilling Catholic values in me. It is a beautiful gift to have this foundation of faith! It wasn’t until my time in college, though, that I was faced with a decision to choose the faith for myself. The meeting of intellectual knowledge of God and an invitation to a deeper, more personal relationship with Him changed everything for me.
I was committed to receiving the Sacraments, but my “why” was not strong. As a freshman, it’s really pushed for you to get involved with all that college has to offer. I looked up some of the clubs and other extracurriculars that were available and decided to sign up for a few. Thanks be to God, one of the first clubs I signed up for was the NCSA (Newman Catholic Student Association). Shortly after that, a missionary reached out to me and invited me to an event… and then to a Zoom Bible Study. It was through these simple invitations and a deep joy and peace I noticed in her that I was led to an encounter with Christ. Suddenly, I found myself desiring to learn more about my Catholic faith and forming friendships centered around the Lord. My relationship with God had never felt more alive.
“Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure” – Pope St. John Paul II
During the summer, between my Sophomore and Junior year, I participated in FOCUS Summer Projects in Newry, Maine. This experience was another pivotal moment in my faith journey. I was surrounded by 40 other Catholic college students, worked a full-time job in food service, and had some of the best Catholic formation each week. We were taught by the missionaries how to lead Bible studies and discipleship formation groups. It was there that I learned how to live out the Christian life while managing a demanding work schedule. That summer, my heart was set on fire for mission and has only continued growing.
Through the friendship and witness of a FOCUS missionary, I was led into a deeper relationship with God and shown the beauty of missionary life. It is my desire to invite other young college students to make Jesus the center of their lives and experience the joy of the Gospel!
“To whom much is given, much is required” – Luke 12:48
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. I’ve been blessed with the most amazing people who have journeyed with me as I serve on campus. If you are interested in partnering with me on mission, please let me know the best way to reach you and I will schedule an appointment. It would be a great joy and honor to share this mission with you!
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