Camp Hiawassee

Urbana is a missions conference a group of us attended in St. Louis during Christmas break. There were about 18,000 people there and 250 missions organizations. It was an overwhelming experience, because there was too much to see and do than humanly possible. God taught me about how we can love and show his grace to others in a way that is specific to our passions and gifts. He renewed my desire for Catholics to realize their faith isn’t simply about going to a boring church service, but it is centered around their relationship with Jesus. When people encounter God in a personal way, they will be transformed. 
While I was at Urbana I remembered the LifeTeen summer missionary program. I knew the deadline was in January, but wasn’t sure if it was at the beginning or end of the month. So I told God I would check the deadline when I got back home, and I would apply if it hadn’t passed. The deadline was the 28th, so I began the application process. The day I left chapter camp I received a call while I was in the airport that I had been chosen to be a summer missionary. Jesus always has the best timing.

I have been blessed with the opportunity to serve with about 15 others at Camp Covecrest in Hiawassee, Georgia. The camp is specifically for middle schoolers, and I will be there May 19 to June 30. God’s faithfulness and grace is evident in how he has brought me from being an Edge leader when I was in high school to now. It has been an incredible journey, and I can’t wait to see what God is going to do in Hiawassee. 

Part of being a missionary is fundraising, and being supported through prayer and financially. Here is a link to my fundraising page, and I appreciate any donations. 

http://donate.lifeteen.com/mfrias

I will be praying for you all as I’m preparing to leave and while I’m at camp. Thank you for your generosity!

Philippians 1:6

I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.

In Sum

This has been my favorite year of college so far. Friendships became deeper and new ones were made. There are no words for how I feel after watching God work in people’s lives to bring them together. I was given incredible opportunities to experience God’s power, and I have never seen him moving so clearly before. It has been a privilege to help lead a small group, attend conferences and camp, and speak at a large group. The year wasn't sunshine and happiness all the time, but the hardships are nothing in comparison to all of the good that has happened. The only thing I can do is sit back and enjoy it all. I love my life and every single person in it.

Psalm 37:4

Find your delight in the Lord

who will give you your heart’s desire.