"I have always felt a deep inclination to serve others," said Doidge, a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Portland. "I want to do something more hands-on, engage in a more fulfilling task. I feel that it's time. Going abroad with YAGM focuses on leading a life of purpose, finding a place in the world.
"Living in a city like Portland I've encountered homelessness, mental illness and other social problems. I'm interested in experiencing how the church works to combat social problems," said Doidge. "There are people who have basic needs to be fulfilled, like finding shelter. That is starting to become more important in my mind than identifying a new paint color," she said. "I want to work with people and hear their stories."
Here's a link to a story from ELCA News about YAGM, including some comments from my co-missionaries, if you're interested.
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