Lauren Carlini

“And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Romans 5:5

Where I serve

For my third year, the Lord has called me to serve at Northern Michigan University again!!! Go Wildcats🐯!

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Team NMU 24/25 – my second year!
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Team NMU 23/24 – my first year on mission!

My Story

I was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario where my parents instilled in my siblings and I the Catholic faith. I was very blessed to have been taught by my parents and extended family how to have a relationship with Jesus. I grew up running to Jesus in the difficult times and I knew that whatever it be, God the Father, Holy Spirit and Jesus were always there for me. It wasn’t always easy growing up…my parents and siblings were the best but it was quite difficult when we were young because my twin brother Lucas really struggled. He was born with a rare brain tumor and at the age of three had it removed but the doctors said he would never be able to talk, and function typically. Despite this news, family, friends and community members persevered in prayer and at the age of seven, Lucas began talking. It was a miracle! We never stopped praying for Lucas and for more miracles to happen.. and oh boy did they ever! My siblings and I had seen miracle after miracle, and there came a point where our faith became so strong that we would pray expecting each prayer to be answered. The faith that was activated within me at a very young age never seemed to go away but was definitely tested.

Elementary school, high school and college were awesome but it was here that I became easily distracted and tempted. Between academics, sports, dance, student council, friends, and parties, I began attaching my worth and identity to grades, performance,  popularity, and abilities. I cared more about being liked and fitting in then doing God’s will and living as a daughter of the King (so sad🙁… but He makes all things new and I’m believing for it) Anyhow, I remember I attended my first party in 10th grade and it was here I was exposed to underage drinking and the party scene. I started going to more parties and before I knew it I was in my first year of college still immersed in the party culture. I became very distracted and confused. I continued going to mass and praying but I became lukewarm. I was living a double life. It wasn’t until my second year of college when I met the FOCUS missionaries that I was confronted with the choice to truly make Jesus the center of my life and live the life of a disciple, walking in the dust of the rabbi. God knows I did not always do it perfectly, and I still struggle, however, I am more committed and FOCUS’ed to surrendering my life to Him everyday and doing it His way because His way is the BEST way anyway;) so might as well do it the right way…. right?

Anywho, it has been nothing but an absolute honor and a truly humbling experience to work as a full-time missionary and walk with college students, in particular, college women who are struggling with very similar things I struggled with. I hope to make my third year of mission the best one yet (by His grace and strength of course), and continue to bring souls to Christ at Northern Michigan. Now if you’ve read this far and desire to stay connected please don’t hesitate to reach out via phone or email. I would love to get to know you more.☺️ Furthermore, if you feel so inclined to give financially and become a mission partner I would be honored to have you join me on this journey. If this is something you feel called to or want to know more about please text or email me and we can talk more logistics on what this would look like. Thank you so much for your time and may God bless you and may you never forget how much the good Lord loves you.

 

Here are two cute photos of my family and I. They’re the best!🥰❤️🫶🏻

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Micaela, my mom, dad, James and me
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Lucas and I

Your Impact

If you are interested in joining this mission with me, I would love to get to know you more, and share a little bit of my story. Let me know how I can best reach you. It will be my pleasure to set up an appointment to meet with you. 

The Lord has good plans for you. He created you on purpose for a purpose. 

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“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, in order that He might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom He predestined He also called, and those whom He called He also justified, and those whom He justified He also glorified.” Romans 8:28

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