Courtney served as a long-term Missionary Cenacle Volunteer in 2011 in Montgomery, Alabama. She lived in community with and served alongside our Sisters, the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity. We wish her the best as she takes her next steps beyond MCV and continues to respond to the call to serve!

Please enjoy these photos and stories from Courney's Mission with MCV!

One of Courtney's proudest accomplishments during her time in Alabama was organizing a free book fair for the disadvantaged children she served. Almost 500 books were collected. The children were able to browse and choose 5 books they would like to read. Once they finish a book and it is in good condition, they are able to bring it back to the trailer and exchange it for another. The whole idea of the book fair was to encourage kids to continue to read throughout the summer, emphasize the importance of books, and to promote a general love for reading and knowledge.

 Above Left: Children searching for the perfect read at the book fair.

Above Right: Courtney helped organize a Vacation Bible School in Union Springs, Alabama. She was in charge of singing and dancing with the children while incorporating the theme of that day. Over forty children attended the "Rainforest Adventure" and learned what is means to give, share, grow, pray and love. Three weeks later, another VBS was held in Montgomery.

Immediate Left: Courtney and a handful of the children in front of the "Catholic Trailer" in Union Springs. Every Wednesday Courtney traveled to this small town to lead a Bible study, two English classes, an after school program for the kids, and a mentoring program for a couple teenage girls. Courtney came to know and love all of these phenomenal, inspiring children and was heartbroken to have to say goodbye.

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