I meet with our Spring Interns on their last week to ask a few questions about their time at Oasis… these two have brought so much joy, laughter, and energy to the church office during their time here. Here’s a glimpse into their time with us, their hearts for ministry, and there future hopes. Below K is used for Kaylee, T for Tiffany, and A for Angel Alvarado (all questions are asked by me).
What was your favorite experience while interning at Oasis?
K: “You first”
T: I really enjoyed getting to know all the people… the staff and people on Sundays… and seeing Christ in them… and working with the kids
A: Can you pick one?
T: Getting to know the people.
K: It will probably change Fri case it’s the girls event but I really loved working with the students in the Wave.
What was your least favorite experience?
K: ummmm… when I’m thinking of the good things it’s hard to remember the bad… idk like emptying the dishwasher
T: When it snowed and I had to get home.
K: Like when it only snowed 2 inches and we told Kameish we couldn’t get out of the parking lot and she laughed at us. (Laughing)
T: No it was another time when it started snowing while I was here and I was ok but Kameish got worried cause I had never driven in the snow and then I got a little scared.
K: Can I change my answer… I didn’t like it when Kameish had the heater on in April… I would take off my jacket and shoes and she would be like “What are you doing?” lol
Describe our team dynamic in 10 words or less.
T: Encouraging. Unified. Loves Christ and people. Fun and exciting.
K: Passionate about the Bible. Family (It’s like a big family reunion with the crazy uncle… and aunt too… that’s Kameish… in a good way).
What will be the memory that will mark this internship for you?
K: Probably sitting with the middle school small group after the Gospel was presented, one of the girls said she wasn’t saved yet and we got to talk to her about salvation being a personal relationship.
T: How much everyone loves God and how they live out the Bible… I have never been in a church that was so friendly before… it has really impacted me… and how during staff devos everyone is so eternally minded.
What experience did you not get to do; you think we should add to the process?
T: It would have been nice to spend more time with the Ministry Director and learn more from her.
K: Serving in the community with the youth or church in general.
If you took over the ministry tomorrow, what would be the first thing you would change?
K: (Youth) I would try to get more involved with the schools in the county in order to invite more students to The Wave.
T: (Kids) For the lesson plans, I would probably make copies and send them out electronically (and still keep the paper ones) so that the teachers would have them sooner and when someone needs to sub in they can get the lesson quickly via email.
What will you miss most?
T: The people. Really everyone that I have met and been able to build relationships with… staff, congregation… children.
K: I’m coming back next semester but not as an intern so I guess I will miss being involved with the student ministry behind the scenes and being mentored by Kameish.
T: It stinks that right when we start to get to know everyone we have to leave… like on Sunday I went into the Rapids and the kids came running over excited to see me.
It has been such a pleasure to work with both of these young ladies and we hope that if you were not able to get to know them you will take the opportunity to get to know our summer interns. Each semester we have interns that play a vital part in helping us serve your children and youth in both creative and practical ways.
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