Sharon Morales is an immigrant from Guatemala who is actively involved in her church and in ministry to her community. Watch Sharon Ardon Morales share her inspiring journey as a first-generation American and her calling to serve others. From her parents’ immigration story from Guatemala to her passion for community service and advocacy, Sharon reflects on what it means to be an immigrant neighbor and a disciple in today’s world.

This video is part of the “I Am Your Immigrant Neighbor” series, which reframes the immigration conversation with empathy and compassion. Individuals share their unique stories of how they came to the United States and the importance of showing God’s love to every neighbor.

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Video Transcript:

Hello, my name is Sharon Ardon Morales, and I am your immigrant neighbor. My family’s immigration story began with my parents, who immigrated from Guatemala to California and eventually settled in Minnesota. I am a first-generation American because of their courage and determination to seek a better life and more opportunities for their children.

Like many immigrants, my parents embarked on this journey with hopes of building a better future. As Christians, I believe we are all called to make disciples, and that calling can manifest in many forms. For some, it may look like traditional missionary work or serving in local church ministries here in Minnesota. But it can also be lived out in everyday actions like social work, providing clothes to single mothers, feeding the homeless, mentoring youth, or working in the nursery at church.

For me, answering this call means serving others, whether it’s through pursuing justice, advocating for those who lack a voice, or simply loving people where they are.