Freedom in Jesus - Angilina

We are so excited to honor Angilina for graduating from Newnan High School in May 2021! While in school, Angilina enjoyed her weight training class because it challenged her, pushed herself to meet her goals, and helped her become strong both physically and mentally. She also participated in Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corp (JROTC), which not only allowed her to be a leader in her school and community, but also taught her honor, dignity, respect, structure, and how to be herself.

Following her graduation, Angilina plans to attend West Georgia Technical College, but has a wide range of interests, including Veterinary Technology, Early Childhood Education, and Cosmetology. While she hasn’t made a decision yet on what degree she will pursue or career path, Angilina is confident her self-discipline and determination will help her be successful.

Before coming into care at our Angel’s House Community Group Home, Angilina lived with her grandparents, who she had been with since she was a young child. Sadly, this was not a home life that was safe or healthy for her. Her grandmother passed away when Angilina was in middle school, and about a year later, she came to Angel’s House, feeling broken and helpless.

While Angilina’s past trauma caused her to feel as if she had lost herself and to feel like God was a very harsh and judgmental God, the team at Angel’s House began connecting with Angilina and getting her to slowly open up. Over time, she began listening to what they were saying, both about herself and about who God truly is.

“Angel’s House helped me find my way back to God and find myself again,” Angilina shares. “The staff showed me what freedom in Jesus looks like and helped me be the young woman that I am.”

Angilina knows how God used her time at GBCH&FM to help her grow and see God’s love is unconditional. She realizes God not only blessed her with a second chance for a better life with her Angel’s Home family, but He also used her to help her father in his relationship with Christ before he passed away.

“My situation and meeting everyone here was meant to be and was part of God’s bigger picture,” Angilina says.

Pray with us for Angilina that no matter what she pursues for school or a career, God will continue to use her in powerful ways.

Congratulations on graduating high school, Angilina! We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see the impact you have on others in the future!

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