This morning I met up with a student and her friend for breakfast. Her friend is not a student at Wash U, but he's visiting for the next week before heading to Massachusetts where he'll spend some time at a psychiatric treatment center. He was supposed to start college last fall, but he entered rehab instead. He's been in and out three times since.
He is one among countless. As I heard some of his story I was struck by the reality that we were created to worship, but there are a million ways that can get distorted as we decide where we will surrender our allegiance. My student's friend is still searching and I am hopeful because he wants to be healed. I told him that I will be praying for his time in Massachusetts as we parted ways. Will you join me in doing likewise?
This week I've been asked to mourn with those who mourn. It's brought me to my knees. I think that is a good place for me to be.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
spring sprint
Less than four weeks of classes are left in this semester. Where has the time gone? Here are some highlights from the past few weeks, as well as what comes next:
1. CityLights 2008 - God showed up in a big way! The five One Voice students who participated are still talking about the the things that they learned. As a fellowship, we want to integrate the gospel and social justice, both on campus and in the surrounding community. Pray for us as we begin the process of planning for Fall 2008 - we want to our connection with the urban poor in St. Louis to go beyond a week-long experience each spring break!
2. Spanish language Bible study - Guillermo (junior) and Asenath (freshman) are launching a new small group that will study scriptures in Spanish. Both are well connected with the small Latino community on campus and have a desire to reach out to their peers. Pray that God would be glorified as His word is preached to a specific culture on campus in their heart language.
3. Invitation to lead - Between now and the end of the semester I will be inviting four students to join our leadership team for the 2008-2009 school year. Pray that they would be sensitive to God's leading and direction as they consider this opportunity to join us in advancing the kingdom on the campus at Wash U.
1. CityLights 2008 - God showed up in a big way! The five One Voice students who participated are still talking about the the things that they learned. As a fellowship, we want to integrate the gospel and social justice, both on campus and in the surrounding community. Pray for us as we begin the process of planning for Fall 2008 - we want to our connection with the urban poor in St. Louis to go beyond a week-long experience each spring break!
Aya, Olivia, and Joy - CityLights is a great opportunity for students to connect with each other across fellowship, ethnic, and campus lines.
2. Spanish language Bible study - Guillermo (junior) and Asenath (freshman) are launching a new small group that will study scriptures in Spanish. Both are well connected with the small Latino community on campus and have a desire to reach out to their peers. Pray that God would be glorified as His word is preached to a specific culture on campus in their heart language.
3. Invitation to lead - Between now and the end of the semester I will be inviting four students to join our leadership team for the 2008-2009 school year. Pray that they would be sensitive to God's leading and direction as they consider this opportunity to join us in advancing the kingdom on the campus at Wash U.
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