Madelyn Washington

Tell others about the truth that sets you free

(Pope Benedict XVI)

Where I serve

I am a second-year missionary at Bowling Green State University in Ohio! Students are longing for relationship: they are longing to be loved. Only the love of Christ will satisfy their hearts. I am excited to bring the joy of gospel to students and remind them that simply because they exist, it means that God loves them.

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My Story

If I could add a title to my life before Christ it would be Avoiding Suffering. I went to Catholic school from Pre-K through 12th grade. From the outside, it looked like I had a “good” relationship with God. And to some extent that was true. People would ask me to lead retreats and invest in women. At that point I knew a lot about God, but I didn’t truly know Him so whenever I faced adversity, I often didn’t choose God. How was I supposed to choose and trust someone I didn’t know? I couldn’t understand the extent of the Father’s mercy. I ran away from God, but He continued to pursue me. He wanted to be as close to me as He could be.

Heading to college, I had the same mindset of avoiding suffering. I picked a school out of state where I didn’t know a single person. I was running away. God was still working though this, and I know that He placed me at Mizzou with intentionality. A FOCUS missionary shared with me the joy in suffering. A uniquely Christian perspective to suffering that is united to Christ and offered to Him.

From there my heart started to change. I started to pursue God more intentionally. I started to pray every day and let go of my need for control. The more I died to self, the more He filled those spots in my heart. I have grown the most going on mission and leading students to Christ. It is a great joy and privilege to live mission full-time.

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 on mission. If you are interested in partnering with me, please let me know of the best way to reach you and we will schedule an appointment! I’d be honored to share this mission with you.

Phone: 918-999-3061

Email: [email protected]

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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