Tell us a bit about yourself
Hello š My name is Katryn and I am a recent grad from the University of Toronto! In my spare time, I like taking walks to explore and doing fun little artsy crafts like knitting, making friendship bracelets, or doodling.
What is a favourite moment or memory of your summer so far?
I think my favourite memory of the summer so far is going to Vancouver and Seattle to visit friends and family. I ate lots and lots of good food and was able to see the pretty mountains!!!
Were there any new (good or hard) experiences for you recently? Did these help or hinder the ways you engaged in missions?
Since coming home to Boston after graduating from UofT, I couldnāt help but feel a little lost. Not only am I unsure where God is calling me in this next stage of life, but I felt like I also came back to a hometown that no longer felt familiar. After being blessed with fellowship in CCF throughout uni, returning home in this new stage of life made me feel like I no longer had a consistent community or fellowship that I could turn to especially since I hadnāt been home for so long. This made it harder to feel encouraged or even able to partner in Godās mission. However, during this time of uncertainty and longing for community, I was reminded that this is not my home and that even in this time of transition, I can still be faithful where I am now. These feelings of discontentment, confusion, and longing only pointed me back to God, the creator and sustainer of all things. Through this time of transition, I am reminded of Godās consistent character and His faithfulness in all seasons. I am able to rest in Him as a child of God and while Iām still trying to discern where God is calling me to further His kingdom, I am now more assured about my purpose despite the uncertainty of my career or community. Even though there is uncertainty in my community or direction, I am assured that through it all, God will always be constant. That despite this season of uncertainty, I can still be faithful to wherever God has placed me now without worrying about where Heās leading me next.
Why is engaging in missions important to you?
To me, engaging in missions is a direct reflection of Godās love and grace for me. It is the natural result of overflowing joy from seeing all that God has done in my life. I believe that engaging in missions mirrors Godās greatest commandment for us to āLove the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mindā and to āLove your neighbor as yourselfā. Itās also a constant reminder that this is not our home, that there is so much more, and to share with others and rejoice in the freedom that only comes from Christ.
