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This summer I had the opportunity to go on a pilgrimage with two of my sisters and a friend, following St. Cuthbert’s Way on the borderlands of Scotland and England, walking 67 miles. That’s 188,789 steps walking through gorgeous scenery, being inspired by the life of...
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When I first arrived in the United Kingdom as a NEXT intern, I didn’t know anyone’s name at the main church we were working in. However, I learned quickly that the way to people’s hearts here, is oftentimes through a cup of coffee or tea. Having some years of...
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If you had asked me what I was looking forward to the most about my time in the United Kingdom, it wouldn’t have had anything to do with children or sports or being super dressed up. After a game of rooftop soccer in heels, my favorite story to tell from my time in...
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Last August, I had a vision of a stage with stained glass in an intercultural church with the phrases “you’ll know it when you see it” and “don’t worry about the money.” I had no idea what it meant at the time, but now I realize the Lord was preparing my heart for the...
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A Former Next Intern Reflects on a Meaningful Friendship One of the first big events during my internship was an English Camp reunion party. I was out of my comfort zone with it being one of my first weeks there. I felt so overwhelmed because there were so many...
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Over Spring Break (March 4 – 10, 2023), I led nine Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) students on a trip to Santa Rita, a small community within the country of Panama. Our primary goal was to build relationships through partnering with the local Wesleyan Church,...