your-antibiotics.com<\/a> on racial reconciliation and another on forgiveness.<\/p>\n\u201cGabby is a detail-oriented connector,\u201d Copp said. \u201cShe leads a team well and works with a co-leader well. She is humble and confident\u2026Her kindness makes her a leader that others enjoy working with and following.\u201d<\/p>\n
Likewise, Vergerio credited Christian Union for spiritual growth since she attended that first meeting two years ago.<\/p>\n
\u201cChristian Union has most definitely made me a better leader,\u201d she said. \u201cMy favorite part of CU is the people that I have met. Our Bible courses and discipleship program have allowed me to form relationships with incredible people, and in doing so, grow in my spiritual walk, as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
When selecting a summer internship, Vergerio overcame fears and doubts about venturing out on her own in North Carolina.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs someone who does not do particularly well with change and relies heavily on my family, I suddenly felt quite anxious about being away from home all summer, in a place where I have never been and do not know anyone,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
But Vergerio realized that she had a life-changing decision to make, and she relied on God\u2019s wisdom to lead her.<\/p>\n
Copp was encouraged to see her step out of her comfort zone in faith, trusting that God was calling her to learn in a Christian organization about how to integrate her faith and her interest in medicine and public health.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen comfortable and familiar opportunities, particularly with COVID still being a reality, presented themselves, she prayed, looked to wisdom in Scripture, and consulted with friends and families about how to discern God\u2019s will for her,\u201d Copp said.<\/p>\n
A Good Samaritan\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nWith Samaritan\u2019s Purse, Vergerio found \u201ca perfect marriage\u201d for her faith and educational passions, as the organization aims to meet the physical and medical needs of the poor and needy around the world while proclaiming the Good News of the gospel.<\/p>\n
Copp suspects that God will use the internship this summer to guide her future in a really amazing way.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe possibility of traveling Kenya and seeing the need and opportunities to serve God\u2019s kingdom will shape her. As Gabby grows in her understanding of God\u2019s compassion and love this summer, I am confident that the heart of compassion God has already given Gabby will grow and shape her future,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
After finishing her undergraduate degree at Brown, Vergerio plans on attending medical school and pursuing either family dermatology or pediatric care.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have always loved working with children and would be thrilled to incorporate this passion into future medical practices,\u201d she said. \u201cIf the opportunity presents itself, I want to eventually travel to different communities that are in need of medical care, whether it be due to natural disasters, poverty, disease, etc., and volunteer my efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n
Whatever the future holds, Copp is confident that Vergerio will be a leader who makes an impact on her community with compassion and kindness.<\/p>\n
\u201cGabby has a strong Christian worldview, is deeply compassionate, and committed to integrating her faith and life. She will be a beautiful witness of God\u2019s love, grace, and truth wherever God calls her.\u201d<\/p>\n
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