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transition into ANC easier than I thought – most likely due to all the extra
activities I was involved in.
Although these service opportunities allowed me to help others, my time
at ANC forced me to think deeply about what service truly means. I learned
that giving to others is a wonderful way not only to take care of God’s people,
but also is an ideal way to show love to the Lord. I learned that charity in
service activities is respectable, but being charitable in all aspects of my life
is most desirable. Through the teachings of the New Church, I realized that
serving others is what I am called to do.
I planted my roots in charity, but at ANC I branched out. I took a class
called Senior Project where the premise was to produce a project that is
challenging, purposeful and interesting. For my project, I made menstrual
packages for young girls living in Ghana. It was a wonderful experience for
me. It made me feel connected to people across the world. Still, I had a craving
to expand my service from here. Helping others where I lived did not suffice; I
palpably needed to be there and help others struggling in different countries.
Researching an organization for a Charity Works project, I found Habitat
for Humanity. Its vision is “a world where everyone has a decent place to
live.” The organization seeks to “put God’s love into action” and “bring people
together to build homes, communities and hope.”
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