The Real World?

As I begin to think about where I might go and what I might do following my graduation next December, I am more and more aware of the many available venues there are to keep in touch with those I care about. So I've decided to come back to this blog, that I used previously on my travels to Colorado and Australia, to update you all on my travels through life.

Right now, the most current information is that I am a Senior at Hope College in Holland, MI. While I had intended to graduate this upcoming May (and that is when most of my classmates will graduate), changed majors, double majoring, and studying abroad have tweaked my schedule so that I will now receive my diploma in December of 2009. However, as there is no ceremony for December graduates I will walk in May with my classmates.

As for now, I am finishing up coursework and beginning a year-long internship with Ridgepoint Church. Ridgepoint is a non-denominational church, that, in my opinion, is very successful at reaching out to the community around them. This is a manifestation of faith that I particularly value, and I am excited to be involved in this program.



I will be working with the Jr. and Sr. High Youth programming throughout the year. The internship has begun with my observation of the current programming and will culminate in my planning and executing an entire service for each age group. I'll keep you posted!