My name is Eleanor Scime. I am from Grand Blanc, Michigan. I applied for the Inscape Center Program for Personal Vocation because I found myself in a place of wanting to build the most important foundation of my life stronger; my relationship with God. Through the first two months here in Steubenville, I have grown so much closer to the Lord than I thought possible in this amount of time! I think the best part about that growth is that I can visibly see it in myself and so can others. They see the weight off my shoulders, they see the light, and they see the joy. I am so grateful for everyone here at Inscape, and I cannot wait to see how we all continue to grow towards Our Lord.
For the past few months, it has been an incredible joy to be deeply invested in by the formation team as they help us cultivate our own unique calling. Of course, we cannot keep such a great gift to ourselves! It has been our privilege to know, love, and serve the most neglected in the community. Our weekly apostolates are the Sycamore Youth Center, an after-school program which hosts hundreds of children from the impoverished area, and the Urban Mission, where we accompany women living at a local homeless shelter.
Each day brings new surprises as our friends let us share in their lives. We might find ourselves admiring the woodburning talents of students, learning how to make paper airplanes with a woman from the shelter, sharing our testimony, hosting Bible studies, or listening compassionately as a woman describes her struggles. In all these things, we seek to reveal the gaze of Christ to others, that they may recognize the beauty of their unrepeatable story.
In order to pursue this year of intensive formation and service, I need your support. This new venture in my life is entirely dependent on the prayers and financial support of my mission partners. This means that I have the beautiful opportunity to invite you into my mission! As a mission partner, you’ll be able to walk alongside my this year by receiving my newsletters. You’ll be able to send me prayer requests that I can take to my daily holy hour, and I’ll share intentions with you from both myself and those that I serve.
If your heart is moved to walk alongside me as a mission partner, I encourage you to consider financially sponsoring a portion of my cost. It would be an honor to have your support.
