Senior Sermon, Abby Deneen (April 24, 2019)
Hello! My name is Abby and I am a senior nursing major. Like Anthony and Amber, Pastor Lori asked me to share my faith story and also a little about my vocation, or why I feel called to be a nurse. But first, I will give you a little background. I grew up in the Lutheran church and was baptized and confirmed Lutheran. My family went to church every Sunday, I attended Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, retreats, bible camp, bible studies, and volunteered at numerous church events. Both of my parents came from families of strong faith and they always made sure my brother, Peter, and I knew we were loved not only by them, but by God as well. After I was confirmed, I continued to stay involved at Zion in a variety of ways, including going on mission trips and playing in the hand bell choir. Even though my involvement in the church did not change much after being confirmed, by faith life changed drastically. Growing up, my faith had never been challenged. My friends had a