Personal Narrative: The Catholic Church Of Preston County

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“The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something.”(Barack Obama). Beginning in the ninth grade, my mother decided that it was time for me to start giving back to the community that has raised me, and despite my initial reluctance, I have enjoyed and prospered through every minute of it. In the past nine weeks, I have served the Catholic Church of Preston County the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department. Through these experiences, I have served Saint Sebastian’s Catholic Church and helped others connect with their faith, brought light into people’s morning with good conversation and compassion, and helped the KVFD raise the much needed funds required to save lives. The Catholic Church of Preston County has been an integral part

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