Sarah Cunningham

Hey! My name’s Sarah and I’m a FOCUS Missionary.

“It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness; He is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies you.” -St. John Paul II

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Where I serve

As I enter my second year of mission, I am returning to serve at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. I am so excited to continue mission, deepen friendships, and bring more students to know Christ Jesus! Roll Dawgs!

My Story

Growing up, I went to Catholic school and mass every weekend with my family. However, I did not prioritize God in my life; He was the first to go when my schedule filled up. After transferring colleges (twice), I encountered FOCUS during my sophomore year at Loras College which completely transformed my life!

It was through a personal invitation to join a bible study, that I began to receive and understand my identity as a beloved daughter of God. I realized my worth did not come from my grades, achievements, or fulfilling the expectations of others. And amidst the struggles and challenges, God was patiently waiting at the door of my heart. “Will you let me love you?”

Over the last few years, I have grown in deeper relationship with the Lord and have been in continuous surrender to His will for my life. In doing so, I have felt His gentle tug on my heart to give Him a greater “yes” by serving Him & bringing others into relationship with Him. I am reminded that every day there is a spiritual battle in which souls are at stake.

Your Impact

When I gave my YES to the Lord and the call to join FOCUS, I made the decision to rely on the spiritual and financial support of mission partners like you! If you would like to accompany me on this journey and be a part of the work the Lord is doing on campus, please reach out. I’d be honored to get to know you and share this mission with you!

UWSP Team Fall 2025

Left to right: Veronica, Cathbert, yours truly & Angie (Not pictured: The Nieto Family)

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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