The greenhouse summer

Intern Reflection Series // Post written by Alexa Carlson, Assistant Internship Supervisor

​Hey everyone, it’s Alexa! You may remember me as the Internship Supervisor and you can see me in the picture below, the last one on the right in the blue tank top! For me, this summer has been one of great growth in a short amount of time - that is why I named this post “The Greenhouse Summer.” The Lord has changed me a lot this summer and THP played a huge part in it!

Wow, how is it already September? This summer has flown by but has been such a blessing!
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Interns and Supervisors // End of Summer Beach Trip

Little did I know that answering the call in March for this position would be one of the best decisions I have ever made!
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Alexa Making a Phone Call // Intern Team-Building Photo Scavenger Hunt

This job has brought me so much joy and the Lord has worked so much. It is evident that He united our team and brought us into deeper relationships with Him and one another. We have seen the Lord move mightily through the students and leaders. We have heard testimonies of what He has done in Hartford and are encouraged by what He will continue to do.

Hello Hartford!

Jacquelyn and I have been gifted with this intern team. They have been some of the hardest working colleagues I have ever known! They are so respectful and willing to do anything that needs to be done - and at any time of the day. It has been awesome getting to know them personally and understand their personalities and giftings. The Lord has grown them all this summer and I am excited to see where he takes each of them this next year.
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Interns, Planning at THP Week One

Interns, Beach Trip

Over the course of this summer the Lord has taught me to be intentional in every moment - to seek him and be present where he has me. This was sometimes hard since at THP there's a lot happening all at once and it can feel chaotic, but trusting the Lord and being intentional was always worth it. He allowed me to see different situations with new eyes and a pure heart. Everything has purpose, and when we choose to see with Kingdom eyes we will not miss what the Lord is doing all around us.
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Participants Enjoying Bushnell Park

Interns Riding the Bushnell Park Carousel

Shout out to all the coffee sellers in the Connecticut area for fueling every moment of THP! We could not have done it without your delicious coffee and support!
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~ And a special shoutout to Giv Coffee, Story and Soil Coffee, Spectra Wired Cafe and Blue State Coffee - who not only kept our intern team caffeinated but also donated gift cards or coffee to support the ministry! They are the BEST! ~
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