Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Testimonies

Hi all, This is the first of what will be a number of testimonies from students impacted by the work of InterVarsity. I hope you enjoy them as much as me: To Whom it May Concern, My name is Rebecca Hall, and I am a recent graduate of the University of Maine at Farmington. When I started college six years ago, I had many anxieties. As I left home for the first time, the challenge of keeping up academically was nowhere as worrying to me as the prospect of having to fit myself into an entirely new community. Most of all, I worried that in my new home, I would be unable to find other Christians to challenge and support me in my faith. This need for community and Christian fellowship was partially filled by my involvement with Farmington Christian Fellowship. Through Bible studies, presentations, and weekly worship, I was challenged to keep nurturing my relationship with God, even in the midst of a hectic university schedule. Even though my views, both theologically and politically, greatly differ from many of those which were taught at FCF, they still welcomed me into an accepting, open community. The fellowship they gave me made a key impact on my life. Even though I have since moved on to seminary, and other Christian communities, Farmington Christian Fellowship was the first group to fill that role in my life. I cannot thank them enough for the support they gave me during my time in Farmington, and I would like to thank you for the support which has made it possible for them to impact me, and so many others, in this way. Sincerely, Rebecca Hall class of 2011