Jazlynn Halloran's Story

November 28, 2023

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Jazlynn Halloran is the founder and leader of a local, faith-based 501C3, “Maker Girls by Design” intended to reach “at risk” girls and teens with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Maker Girls’ mission is to teach girls emotional skills, life skills, and the love of Jesus through clubs and mentoring for them to discover the transformation in their lives as they understand the beauty of Jesus.



God’s people do marvelous things. When asked what The Orchard is doing that makes a difference in the community, we often tell stories of our people that glorify God, encourage others, and motivate us all to pray and get involved right in our midst. Philippians 2:15-17 calls us to, “shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life so that we may rejoice in the day of Christ and not have run or labored in vain.” As members of the Church, we shine where we are.

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