One of the things I most enjoy about ministry is opportunities to share experience, ideas and resources. On our last day of Campus Ministry Days, we learned of a new tool that will help connect college students, especially first year students to our ministry. Cru wants to use social media to reach 60,000 first yearContinue reading “Coast to Coast: 20 July”
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Coast to Coast: 19 July
During the National Staff Conference, all the campus ministry staff members gather to hear vision for moving forward with ministry and encouraging stories of life transformations. One of the leaders in the Cru High ministry, Hung Thach, shared stories about ministry in Long Beach, California. He also shared his families testimony of how God radicallyContinue reading “Coast to Coast: 19 July”
Coast to Coast: 17 July
Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands, for my sake and for the gospel, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands,Continue reading “Coast to Coast: 17 July”
Coast to Coast: 15 July
Congratulations to Cru High, Cru’s ministry to middle school and high school aged kids, on their 50th year of ministry. We were so blessed to join the celebration when we arrived in Fort Collins. Our friends , Tyrone and Andrea Tompkins-who spent a year with us in South Africa, have joined the Executive Team ofContinue reading “Coast to Coast: 15 July”
Coast to Coast: 13 July – 14 July
Our travels took us through Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan. Long day but enjoyable. Our first stop was Flint, MI. Driving up at my Uncle Charlie and Aunt Pat’s home, I was reminded of fun times with my cousins – riding bikes, watching t.v. and double dutch. One thing I appreciated about my Uncle wasContinue reading “Coast to Coast: 13 July – 14 July”
Coast to Coast: 11 July – 12 July
Tuesday we spent the day gathering documents and waiting for various documents to come from Campus Crusade for Christ South Africa. It was such a blessing to have their support as we requested two very detailed documents in a short time. Our documents were completed, printed and signed on Wednesday morning just in time toContinue reading “Coast to Coast: 11 July – 12 July”
Coast to Coast: July 10, 2017
Today, we went to the embassy. Unfortunately, we are still waiting. There is hope that the break through is coming. Two documents are required and must be included with a particular document. One document was inadvertently left out by Leon and me and our contract needs to be revised. We now have clarity. I mustContinue reading “Coast to Coast: July 10, 2017”
Coast to Coast: July 8, 2017
We made it safely to D.C./Maryland area today. Deep breath…Sigh…We are here. As my heart, tries to feel anxious. I remembered that God is enough. He will meet me. He will meet us at our point of need. Lord, we need you. In this journey, we have been blessed by so many people. Bill andContinue reading “Coast to Coast: July 8, 2017”
Coast to Coast: July 7, 2017
After good night’s rest, I felt energized and more like myself. Today, Leon’s youngest brother arrived in Charlotte just in time to celebrate his birthday, which is Monday, and introduce us to his wife and family. Earlier this year, Chris, Leon’s youngest brother, got married. We are so excited for him and praying for thisContinue reading “Coast to Coast: July 7, 2017”
Coast to Coast: July 6, 2017
Our first day of travel is complete, Leon drove 15 hours to bring our family safely to Charlotte, NC. This is our first stop before Washington D.C. where we will meet with the South African Embassy. The kids entertained each other and Elle had her first Happy Meal and play time at Chick Fil a.Continue reading “Coast to Coast: July 6, 2017”
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