It has almost been a year since I first began leading Arts Community. I feel the same excitement this spring trimester as I did my first day of work. Time really does fly when you are having fun and love what you do. When I first started my apprenticeship in February 2019, I was excited, nervous, and so thankful to God for providing the opportunity to serve my community and grow in Christ. After a year of being here, my feelings have not changed, and I am excited to see what else He has in store for me. Every day I look forward to coming to work because I know I am making a difference in my community. All of the Mission Adelante staff, volunteers, and students are so much fun to be around because we help each other grow and flourish. I have grown a lot as a person and as a leader during this year of serving in Arts Community.
We finished on a great note last year in Arts Community with three big accomplishments. We added a crochet class for youth in the community, which had an average attendance of 4 students a week. Also, 50 percent of our volunteers were immigrants or refugees from the community. At Mission Adelante, we love to have community members investing back into their neighborhood! Another amazing thing we accomplished last year was decorating our kids room. Leidy, an Arts Community volunteer, designed and constructed a beautiful mural. We are so thankful for all her hard work and creativity in beautifying our kids room!
I am looking forward to another great trimester as we kick off 2020! This year Arts Community starts January 20th, and we will be adding a creative writing class. This will be an opportunity for kids to write and share their thoughts. My friend, Carla, will be leading this class, and I’m sure it will be tons of fun! I am so grateful for all I have learned and grown this past year at Mission Adelante, and I am eager to see what God has planned for this year!
CURRENT NEEDS:
Arts Community and Refugee Kids Club are still looking for a few volunteers this trimester. Learn more about these ministries at www.missionadelante.org/serve and fill out an interest form to get involved!
Looking to serve with your family or friends this new year? How about volunteering at Adelante Thrift? They are always looking for new volunteers to hang clothes, sort donations, and tag new items! You can either serve in a group or by yourself! Sign up to volunteer now: http://www.adelantethrift.com/volunteer