This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! (January 2022)

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! I AM SO EXCITED AND GRATEFUL TO START OFF THE YEAR WITH YOU ALL, I HOPE YOU ALL HAD A VERY GREAT HOLIDAY SEASON.


At our last Richland Focus worship night I got to share about what it means that Jesus came to us as a defenseless, helpless child (as opposed to a strong capable man that didn't have any needs). We also spent some time worshipping and reflecting on Jesus, which is always needed.

Our Christmas party was a great time! The students were excited to share & celebrate what God has done all semester long. I am so encouraged by this group of young adults that have been showing up consistently all semester. I'm excited for what spring 2022 holds for us.


Over the break I got to spend a lot more quality time with family and friends, which was really restful and needed. I traveled to Wisconsin for Christmas (where my family mostly is) and got to see my grandparents and a Packer game in Lambeau Field which was really fun! I hope you enjoy the pics!


As always, thank you so much for believing in our mission to love college students. This has been a peaceful time of rest for me and I am so encouraged to have your support going into the next semester. Thank you!


I hope that the rest of 2021 is restful and purposeful for you all. These years continue to fly by - my prayer for us (and myself) is that we are present & available for what God is doing in our hearts :)


Prayer Requests:

  1.     Wintercamp is almost here (this weekend) and most of our Richland Focus students are coming, which is super exciting! Please be praying that everyone can stay healthy and we won't have to be worried about Covid and that wintercamp would be an awesome experience for our students to grow in their faith for God to move in their hearts.

  2. We have a lot of cool events, sermons, worship activities, etc. we are planning for the semester, so please pray that the Spirit would work through us as we plan and strategize how best to guide our ministry and make disciples. 

Thank you!






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