In February 2025, I will be going with a group of nurses to Cambodia to provide care and outreach to the locals. I want to use my nursing skills to do overseas work, to care for people abroad, and to learn from them as well. This explorative trip will be focused on developing relationships and using our gifts to bless others.
Over the past several years, I have volunteered in various ministry capacities. One of my first volunteer experiences was with Youth for Christ, where I helped lead a group of youth living in poverty in our city. I connected with the youth, prayed with and for them, and led by example, providing weekly snacks, messages, and support. At my home church, I volunteered with the youth group for a few years, forming relationships, praying with youth, speaking occasionally, playing games, and offering support in different ways. I also participated in a summer program organized by our church, which brought food and games to children living in poverty in a nearby area. Through this program, I engaged with kids, played with them, and showed them love through sharing food and kindness.
In recent years, I have been heavily involved in a church plant at the University. My pastor and mentor invited me to volunteer a few years ago, and I have been involved ever since. My ministry roles have varied each year, including small group leading, event planning, community service, relationship building, and soon, preaching.
