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Evelyn Campbell is a mom in our congregation and a writer. She also goes by Nyleve Eiram.<\/p>\nEvelyn Campbell is a mom in our congregation and a writer. She also goes by Nyleve Eiram.<\/p>\n
I first came to Hamline after searching for a new home church. My old church had abandoned me in a time of need. I had felt rejected by a church I had called home once. When I first came to Hamline, people were welcoming and understanding of my position. I felt at peace with Hamline being a new home for my son Ethan and myself. It’s been three years since I came here, and I’m loving it. During my downs in life, Hamline continues to show support for my family of two.<\/p>\n
Without Hamline’s help, I do not know where I would be in life. According to Merriam Webster dictionary, Sanctuary means “A place where someone or something is protected or given shelter.” And this is Hamline. Hamline gives a sense of “home”, “protection”” in the Hamline\/Midway area. It’s a place of peace, hope and faith. I love the fact that the minister is a woman who is also a mom. She understood my struggle as a single parent.<\/p>\n
Finding sanctuary in God was hard after being rejected by my old church. But, since coming here to Hamline, it’s pretty easy to find sanctuary, serenity and peace in God. I have forgiven a lot of people since coming here. It has brought me to the level of connection\u00a0with God. I have more than a handful of people who want me to succeed with anything I set my life to. I am currently writing my book “How I survived a Brain Tumor” and my chapter book “Nyleve Eiram: Life Experience Poetry.” I’m actively looking for poetry contests around the Twin Cities, a part time job, and fun activities for my two year old. I would love to thank the Hamline Church United Methodist community for giving me a new home and faith in God and community!<\/p>\n