When you are preparing to graduate, you have lots of options. This series highlights people who chose service, and how the volunteer experience has made an impact on their lives. Name: Sarah Harp Volunteer Program: Christian Appalachian Project, Child Development Center Location: Rockcastle County, Kentucky Hometown:Mayville, New York College: SUNY Fredonia, 2016, Public […]
I Chose Service – Connor Bergeron, Salesian Lay Missioners
When you are preparing to graduate, you have lots of options. This series highlights people who chose service, and how the volunteer experience has made an impact on their lives. Name: Connor Bergeron Volunteer Program: Salesian Lay Missioners (SLMs) Service Location: Yapacaní, Bolivia, South America from 2014-2015 Hometown: Herndon, VA College:DeSales University, Center Valley, PA. […]
I Chose Service – Lucy Miller, Maggie’s Place
When you are preparing to graduate, you have lots of options. This series highlights people who chose service, and how the volunteer experience has made an impact on their lives. Name: Lucy Miller Volunteer Program: Maggie’sPlace Location: Phoenix, AZ Hometown: Phoenix, AZ College: Gonzaga University, 2013, English/Creative Writing How did you first learn […]
Jesus Amidst the Huddles Masses
By Catherine Goggins, currently serving with Discipleship Year Easter Sunday Reflection John 20:1-9 “Christ, our paschal lamb, has been sacrificed; let us feast with joy in the Lord!” When Mary Magdalene first arrived at the tomb she had every reason to be fearful. Days before she had watched a friend be executed by […]
Forever Touched By Nong Khai – A Mother’s Perspective
By Elaine Magee, mother to current Good Shepherd Volunteer Lauren Magee I am a worrier who hates to fly, so pretty much the only thing that would motivate me to travel halfway around the world, is seeing one of my daughters (I haven’t traveled outside the USA for 28 years.) Seven months ago my […]