By Rebecca Wagner, Senior Reporter
A few months into her job as director of the Wesley House, JoDe Bradt said she is excited to help college students grow in their faith.
The Wesley Foundation hired Bradt, a longtime Alva resident and owner of The Menagerie petting zoo, in October.
When Bradt was a student at Northwestern, the Wesley House was a big part of her life, she said. Located at 1027 Eighth St., it is known for providing free meals to students, and it offers Bible study meetings.
Bradt said she hopes to share the love of Jesus with college students, especially amid the chaos of the world.
“I don’t have number goals or anything like that,” she said. “I just want college kids to know how much Jesus loves them and that we can walk with him.”
Bradt said she hopes college students who follow Jesus will be a light for others to see.
The Wesley House has several events during the week that allow Bradt to share her faith with college students.
Each Sunday, the Wesley House hosts “Sundaes on Sunday,” where students can eat ice cream and then worship. The event begins at 7 p.m.
A Bible study takes place on Tuesdays at 7 p.m., and the free lunch for students takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays.
Josie Gibson, the intern at the Wesley House, said her favorite event during the week is the Tuesday Bible study.
“JoDe has been a really great addition to the Wesley House,” Gibson said. “She knows a lot of people on and off campus, so it’s really great to have her there and have her be able to invite and bring in people who might not have otherwise come.”