Hey friends!

I’m writing to you from the Newman Center at Elon University!!! This is the start of something big. This job is the perfect fit for me right out of college. What a blessing! God is good!!!

A few things I have learned…

Elon is GORGEOUS! This is one of the most beautiful campuses I have ever seen. So many beautiful brick buildings and well landscaped lawns and gardens. The insides of the buildings are full of crisp, clean, colorful design and plenty of places to hang out with students. I can’t wait until the students get here I can start getting to know them! Can’t wait to experience the Maroon Platoon’s culture.

The surrounding area of burlington is covered in awesome restaurants and plenty of shopping centers, power shopping like target and quaint little boutiques. I found out that if you’re traveling via bicycle in 100 degree weather and you poke your sweaty head in the door, people make some pretty funny faces. However, the locals are all friendly and continue to welcome me with much hospitality.

Fr. Gerry has been such a fantastic boss and has shown me around Elon and kept my belly full. Everyone I’ve been introduced to has been super nice and seem delighted to meet me. I love it! A local manager named Max has provided me with homemade Persian food twice in the past 3 days. What a blessing! I feel like I’m on a mission and God is watching over my every move. Ask and you shall receive, knock and the door will be opened! Praise Jesus!

Needless to say, I’m thrilled with my situation right now and I’ll be posting more soon. Thanks for reading :)

Check out this awesome video that a friend found. I like to watch it before I start my day as it reminds me how we are all fighting a real battle, daily. Spiritual warfare.

Armor of God <—-CLICK THIS AWESOME VIDEO TO BE INSPIRED!!

Matt