We are into our third week of school here at Johnson & Wales and it seems like longer. Let me just catch you up on what has been happening so far with the Campus Ministry here and the 10:2b program.
We began this school year with Student Activities Night, where all the clubs & organizations set up tables and provide the students with information on them. We had a very good turn out and had many interested students. We handed out over 100 cups which contained the clubs information, a list of gospel preaching churches, a calendar of events and a John Piper "Quest For Joy" booklet. We had gone back and forth on whether to had out the cups because we did not want to encourage drinking but then we figured that they were going to do it anyway and so why not give them a cup that might help them to question things or start conversations with. The funny thing is that last year we actually found a picture on facebook where the cup was being used and the caption read "The Christian Cup". Not quite what we thought but at least our information is there in their face every time they use the cup.
Our first weekly meeting of Tuesday Night Truth was a blessing. We had about 40 students, both returning and new, turn out. We discussed the local church, what the bible says about joining one, how important it is to the growth of a christian and how Christian Student Fellowship is neither a church, nor a replacement for church. This is a very important command that we think the students should know straight away. Many students come to college and think that if they just find a christian group on campus then they will be fine. What many do not know though is that in joining with a local church not only are you obeying God but you are also helping your walking with him by being taught by pastors and elders whom the Lord has placed there and are able to speak into your life. You are also helping other further their walk with the Lord and furthering the kingdom. Your christian walk is not private but public.
Hannah and I
Since this first week we have held several events to get the students involved and get to know each other. Hannah (also a Semester Missionary) and I have been able to meet with several of the girls to grab coffee or lunch, just to get to know them and see where they are in their faith. We will also be meeting with some of them regularly for discipleship through reading a book.
Over the next couple of weeks we will be pretty busy with conferences, beginning our bible studies, meeting with students and having events. This experience has been absolutely amazing so far. College students can do so much in their lives right now and they are the next generation in this world that needs to be poured into. It is amazing the people that the Lord brings to a certain place and into your lives. If you had asked me when I started school if I thought I would be here when I graduated I would have said no. Well plans change and they are out of our hands.
We began this school year with Student Activities Night, where all the clubs & organizations set up tables and provide the students with information on them. We had a very good turn out and had many interested students. We handed out over 100 cups which contained the clubs information, a list of gospel preaching churches, a calendar of events and a John Piper "Quest For Joy" booklet. We had gone back and forth on whether to had out the cups because we did not want to encourage drinking but then we figured that they were going to do it anyway and so why not give them a cup that might help them to question things or start conversations with. The funny thing is that last year we actually found a picture on facebook where the cup was being used and the caption read "The Christian Cup". Not quite what we thought but at least our information is there in their face every time they use the cup.Our first weekly meeting of Tuesday Night Truth was a blessing. We had about 40 students, both returning and new, turn out. We discussed the local church, what the bible says about joining one, how important it is to the growth of a christian and how Christian Student Fellowship is neither a church, nor a replacement for church. This is a very important command that we think the students should know straight away. Many students come to college and think that if they just find a christian group on campus then they will be fine. What many do not know though is that in joining with a local church not only are you obeying God but you are also helping your walking with him by being taught by pastors and elders whom the Lord has placed there and are able to speak into your life. You are also helping other further their walk with the Lord and furthering the kingdom. Your christian walk is not private but public.
Hannah and I
Over the next couple of weeks we will be pretty busy with conferences, beginning our bible studies, meeting with students and having events. This experience has been absolutely amazing so far. College students can do so much in their lives right now and they are the next generation in this world that needs to be poured into. It is amazing the people that the Lord brings to a certain place and into your lives. If you had asked me when I started school if I thought I would be here when I graduated I would have said no. Well plans change and they are out of our hands.
Very encouraging post! Thanks so much for sharing! I had to smile at the last few sentences! :)
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