The Summer of Opportunity

Intern Reflection Series // Poem written by Natsalla Rios

​In the summer 2018 I interned here at THP!
I know amazing right... ME... being in this incredible ministry.

Hello, allow me to introduce myself, I’m Natsalla - the worksites and discipleship intern.
Ugh, I know it is a super long title, I understand you. Here’s me...
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Don’t I look so happy?
I was - believe me I had a blast.
During this internship I was able to see the work that goes into THP!

Yes, I know what you’re thinking -
What is this girl talking about? How much work can it be planning a WEEK?
... but let me tell you... A LOT!

If it’s not planning where the participants are going for worksites and showers
It's making sure we got you handled with a great worship team to get you worshipping.
​Incredible, right? I know!

That’s only my job - imagine the other interns.
We all worked super hard to make this all possible for you.

Not only did our team help make your summers so much better,
but our summer was made better too.
For example, I was quiet...
HAHA I know you wouldn’t tell by reading this,
but I was the shy one
               and by the support of my team and supervisors
                              I was able to be pushed out of my comfort zone,
                                             meet new people,
                                                            and make amazing connections.

During the course of this internship,
               not only was I able to just meet people
                              and learn to get out of my comfort zone
                                             but I was able to build in my relationship with God
                                                            and learn new ways to better myself in Christ,
                                                                           because you can always become better : )

In my time in building my relationship with God
I began a Bible project with my intern supervisor
and found a new mentor
in my amazing church community
to help keep me on the right track.

I just pray that God continues to bless me moving forward
as I begin to search for my calling in the ministry and in college.
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That’s all for now folks!
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God bless you all!!