Tell us a bit about yourself
Hello everyone! My name is Simon and I just finished my third year of computer engineering at U of T. I was originally born in Canada, but I grew up in the US, specifically Arizona and Colorado. I love hiking, skiing, camping, and anything outdoors. I like to spend my time reading, leading in my campus fellowship (P2C), and hanging out with friends! In May, I started a software engineering internship at Intel which has been an awesome experience.
What is a favorite moment or memory of your summer so far?
I went on a camping trip to Bruce Peninsula with friends from P2C and my church. We played campfire games, went on a long hike, and swam in the lakes. The views were absolutely gorgeous!
How has being a Christian impacted the way you made plans this summer?
Being a Christian meant I wasn’t content to spend all summer simply relaxing. I felt a great need to continue focusing on Chrisitan discipleship and my spiritual walk with God. Practically, that meant participating in an awesome program called Greenhouse where I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to serve underprivileged folks in my community, love on my city through prayer walks, and enjoy rich fellowship with my brothers and sisters in Christ! It has also meant meeting weekly with my mentee from P2C to walk through life together, seek God, and pray for each other.
Why is engaging in missions important to you?
My experience with Jesus has completely changed my life! In my past, I spent so much time and energy searching for something more, but in all the places I searched, I never found it, and was always left feeling emptier. However, in Jesus I found the loving relationship that I was really seeking all along! I believe He offers the same transformational love to everyone, so I share my story in hopes that others can experience the same joy I do!
