Through the Eyes of an Intern

It’s a little hard to believe that this is my last week interning with LINC NT. I’m loath to leave this place – partly because I don’t want to start school yet, but mostly because it’s a wonderful place to work.

The people here are funny, intelligent, and hardworking. They put God above all else, holding devotionals in the mornings. They care about what they do, and they care about each other. They’ve been kind enough to accept me into their family this summer, and that love and sense of unity is what’s really struck me the most.

I’ve also been able to witness the effect of their work firsthand. About a month ago, I attended one of the Bible studies that Beto started. It was wonderful. I got to talk to the kids in this family, and we had a great time. My friend and I ended up staying long after the official Bible study ended, going to watch fireworks with the whole family and politely declining the million snacks that were offered us. The family was so kind and welcoming, and that’s both a product of culture and the healing that has been taking place as God uses LINC NT.

In the same way that they work to foster community among the families in this city, they also foster community in the office. Stacy and Colleen cheerily invited me to their desk on my first day and have included me since. John is ready to help out with everything from Tylenol to fixing computers, even driving Oscar to the airport. Beto has treated me like a member of his own family, taking me out to eat and always speaking to me in Spanish, the “language of heaven”. And I’ve got to write something nice about Oscar, since he’s my boss…just kidding. He’ll tease you ceaselessly, but he also cares immensely about the ministry and the people that work for him, and he makes sure you know that.

Working here has been both fun and rewarding. I’m so glad to help out with such a wonderful and effective ministry, whether I’m organizing files or writing stories. I have been so blessed to meet everyone here, and I’m going to miss them all immensely when I leave.

 - Kristen O'Neal