Faimmiah Menyongai 509 005 F16 November 23, 2016 Christ Jubilee International Ministries is a Bible-believing non-denominational church, headquartered in Lowell, MA, with a branch in Worcester, MA and Lynn, MA. The church is “shepherd-led”, much like many other religious organizations. CJIM is a multi-national organization comprised with members from about 15 different countries: America, Caribbean, and Africa. The mission statement of the church "Fellowshipping Without Borders". The mission statement means that as Christian and or those searching for the truth, together, their desire are to "Encourage without Perceptions, Accept without Discriminations, Embrace Without Distinctions, Fellowship Without Prejudices and Serve God Without Reservations".…
I have had various experiences in the last two years, but the one I feel is the most significant is the time I spent volunteering for the Detroit Mission Trip. This opportunity presented itself in June of 2014 through my church, Metro South Church. I spent one week, Monday through Friday, each day-all day, commuting from my home in Brownstown to the inner city of Detroit. Each day of this mission trip consisted of various volunteer jobs. I was one of approximately 100 people that engaged in the process of making life better for others.…
In the past few years, I’ve volunteered with a variety of organizations from National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, and Key Club. I have also co-founded a Community Outreach Club at high school. Through the Church I’ve assisted with Vacation Bible School and middle school retreats. One of my favorite memories came from volunteering for the first time with National Spanish Honor Society. Choosing to participate in this program was not a difficult decision, since I knew I wanted to continue practicing my Spanish and volunteer in the community at the same time.…
When I went on a mission trip in Florida three years ago we helped at a local soup kitchen. It was amazing to see just how many people showed up. Most of these people didn’t even come alone, they had children, brothers, sisters, even good friends who were just stuck and needed help. I sat and talked with some of the people, they told…
I was able to volunteer at a local bank that was sponsoring the Lake Park Elementary School for the holiday season. The school has over 300 underprivileged students between the ages of kindergarten and fifth grade. Most of the students at that school only have one meal per day. Along with other volunteers, I packaged bags that contained candy, toys, toiletries, a blanket, and a pair of athletic shoes. The bags were able to provide the children with goods that we often take for granted.…
Being accepted into the National Honors Society has been a rewarding experience that will shape my life around my academics and career. Along with achieving this membership status, I have earned the academic letter, which is awarded to students willing to rise to the challenge of achieving good grades, working hard, and being dedicated. At the end of my high school career I earned the acknowledgement of being a capable student and young adult. While being a part of this organization, their core values of dedication, and hard work have been instilled into me throughout my high school years, and I plan to uphold them in my college career and beyond.…
I was meeting people who had gone through hell and back to make it here while I got here solely because of my parent’s hard work. These people helped me explore my compassionate side by telling me their stories of exactly what it took to come here. I grew incredibly thankful for the opportunity to meet and help these strangers and began making constant adjustments to my own life based on their story’s incite. For example, starting sophomore year I started missing the school bus to stay after school and then walked 2.5 miles home every day I needed to. If I had to baby sit that day, I would probably walk them to school with me and turn the trip into a Pokémon Go quest.…
Service is something that is near and dear to my heart, and this trip was no exception. My FYS group and I went to a local non for profit Atlas (Attaining Truth, Love, And Self-control) to do projects they needed done. This organization works with troubled people who need a mentor or a shoulder to lean on. Because they are a non for profit and are very busy, the people on pay roll didn’t have the time to do yard work or extra jobs around the building.…
St. Madeleine Sophie Barat once said, “Be humble, be simple, and bring joy to others,” which describes the overall message of the Sacred Heart Goals. The Sacred Heart Goals are a group of goals created by the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, which was founded by St. Madeleine Sophie Barat. Saint Madeleine's goals were primarily to empower and educate young girls about their faith and the world around them. She wanted to establish many schools around the world to educate as many girls as possible, and this happened around the 19th and 20th Century. The Sacred Heart Goals influence us every day and are a big part of our lives as students who attend Sacred Heart Schools.…
The Army behind The Army Although I have never been in the position of needing others’ help, I have seen fellow classmates be there. The Salvation Army started off as a small evangelistic group trying to get relief to others in multiple areas, but it has now become a household name. Some people rely on this special group to get by, while others rely on them during certain times of the year like Christmas and Thanksgiving. People throughout our local area are to account for the help to be able to make this organization do what it needs to for the community. From feeding the homeless and clothing men, women, and children, to helping find shelters and jobs, the Salvation Army has proven to be a national relief center for communities around the world.…
My parents are immigrants who went to the United States in search for a better life. At a young age they came to America with nothing in their pockets and now they have a US citizenship. My parents finish High school and unfortunately they didn’t have enough money to go to college. Being born in the United States I have always push myself to do better and be the best that I can because when you have the opportunity to have an education you take it. My parents didn’t have the money to go to school, but I still can.…
Two years ago at Santa Ana, I saw a homeless man on a curb next to a parking lot of ABC Supermarket begging for money. I pitied him and reached out 3 dollars in my pocket and gave him my money. He said,“God bless you” and gave me a distinctive smile. I remember to this day,seeing him so happy brought me such joy. The pleasure of helping an unfortunate man felt warming and rewarding.…
Volunteering at the homeless shelter is one of my favorite things to do. A few weeks ago, on a serene Saturday morning, my family and I volunteered at Loaves and Fishes. It was special to see just the sheer amount of people who had come out to volunteer on that Saturday. If you think about, they could’ve been doing anything on that Saturday morning. Yet, they decided to help give back to their community.…
What three words would you use to describe yourself? I am passionate, loving, and quiet. I am passionate to help out others because it is what keeps me at peace. I am also naturally quiet and reserved. I tend to keep my thoughts to myself.…
To assist is to help someone with money, resources, or information. The food pantry has allowed me to assist impecunious people who may not be as blessed as me. The food pantry broadened my mind as I was able to connect with people who came, and earn a new understanding of the benefits that people can gain from serving their community. Through my community hours at the food pantry I realized what my work did for me, the community and how it was throughout history.…