My Ten Favorite Things About Working At New Beginnings

1. Interacting with the moms and babies. Anyone who loves his or her job will tell you that the best part of it is the people. The same principle applies here. 

2. The faith and fellowship we have on Friendship Sunday. Going to church with staff members and residents on a monthly basis promotes a feeling of unity and peace. 

​3. Working as a team with the other Resident Supervisors. Teamwork is dreamwork. Enough said. 

​4. Group Nights. Educational programs that include everything from budgeting to juggling to single parenting, Group Nights increase the knowledge and camaraderie at New Beginnings.  

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​5. The inspiring generosity of our donors. Our donors are literally the lifeblood of New Beginnings, and every donation makes a difference. 

6. Learning about non-profit work. Not only does New Beginnings provide a ready-made, customizable opportunity for an internship, but it also gives me the chance to see the inner workings of a non-profit organization up close. 

​7. Celebrating milestones with the moms and babies. Every baptism, every birthday, and every new job or semester of classes represents a mother’s dedication to the program and her baby, as well as another improvement in both of their lives. 

8. Everyone showing off their group recipes at Group Dinners once a month. With each month having a different food-related theme, it’s no surprise that every dish created by a staff member, resident supervisor, or resident is amazing!

Holiday Turkey

Robyn's Family Cookie Recipe

Shepherd's Pie with home grown basil!

Picnic Style

Homemade Mac & Cheese

​9. Getting to work in a Christian environment. The devotions that are held daily here are a great time to connect with residents and enrich my faith. As seen above, Friendship Sundays strengthens our bond as a group, and increases our faith as children of God. 

10. Writing for the blog! As an English major, I always enjoy the chance to express my thoughts with writing. 

Elizabeth Scheibl is an intern and Resident Supervisor at New Beginnings. She is still an English major and History minor at Wisconsin Lutheran College. In her spare time, she likes reading, writing, and standing on chairs and singing.

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