I am glad to announce my prayer blog has officially begun Spring Semester weekly updates! Check back here every Wednesday for updates on how you can pray for my ministry at California State University-Long Beach.
It has been a very long break for me, and I am excited for school to get started this week. I want to give you some long range prayer requests...some things to be praying for throughout this semester.
Please pray:
1. For our Spring Break trip to Nogales, Mexico. Dates--3/27-4/3
--Pray that God would bring many students on the trip.
--Pray that He would use to create unity and a heart for the lost in our ministry
--Pray that He would guide Emily and I as we prepare for this trip, and as we lead it.
2. Pray for our Winter Conference, Feb. 20-22
--Pray that God would bring many students on this trip.
--Pray that He would use it to encourage our students to grow.
--Pray for me as I lead a workshop on Biblical Masculinity
3. Pray for the Bereans. (my freshman Bible study)
--Pray for a heart for the lost for them.
--Pray that they would grow in the Word.
--Pray that God would lead them to use their summers well.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
December 24th, 2008--
Merry, merry Christmas!
Thanks you all so much for your faithful prayer. It is humbling and encouraging to have such a faithful group of people raising up my ministry in prayer each week.
Would you pray for the following things this week?
1. Pray for the non-Christian guys I have interacted with this semester...Haroon, Jordan, Stuart, Paul, David, Cody. Pray that God would open their hearts and prepare them to hear the gospel next semester.
2. Pray for open doors in the dorms. Next semester, I hope to be much more active with non-Christians. God has the power to give me favor! Pray that he would give me a clear path.
Thanks you all so much for your faithful prayer. It is humbling and encouraging to have such a faithful group of people raising up my ministry in prayer each week.
Would you pray for the following things this week?
1. Pray for the non-Christian guys I have interacted with this semester...Haroon, Jordan, Stuart, Paul, David, Cody. Pray that God would open their hearts and prepare them to hear the gospel next semester.
2. Pray for open doors in the dorms. Next semester, I hope to be much more active with non-Christians. God has the power to give me favor! Pray that he would give me a clear path.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
December 10th, 2008
I am currently attending a training session in Colorado Springs. Enjoying the beautiful mountains, and also connecting with friends on staff with the Navigators.
The next few weeks will be busy. As you may have heard, our economy has hit a bit of a rough patch. Consequently, I have lost a few donors. In addition, I am hoping to help lead a missions trip to Russia this coming summer. Because of these two facts, I will be spending a large chunk of time fund-raising. Would you pray for me?
1. That God will protect my attitude, and that I would continue to rely on Jesus to meet all of my needs.
2. Pray for new contacts and open hearts as I fund-raise.
3. Pray for sacrificial givers in the midst of tough economic climate.
The next few weeks will be busy. As you may have heard, our economy has hit a bit of a rough patch. Consequently, I have lost a few donors. In addition, I am hoping to help lead a missions trip to Russia this coming summer. Because of these two facts, I will be spending a large chunk of time fund-raising. Would you pray for me?
1. That God will protect my attitude, and that I would continue to rely on Jesus to meet all of my needs.
2. Pray for new contacts and open hearts as I fund-raise.
3. Pray for sacrificial givers in the midst of tough economic climate.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
December 3rd, 2008--
Unbelievably, this is my last week of 2008 on campus! It will be a busy week of meeting with all the men that I have worked with this semester to try and impart a few more words of wisdom from the Scriptures. I wanted to thank everyone who has been praying this semester. Your prayers have had great effect!
Would pray the following for my Bible study guys (Andrew, Cavin, Rudy, and Ben)?
1. That they would maintain and strengthen their relationship with God over the break.
(I know from experience and observation that this can be tough)
2. That they would be blessed with good times in the Word and in prayer over the break.
3. That they could share with family what God has been doing in their lives.
Would pray the following for my Bible study guys (Andrew, Cavin, Rudy, and Ben)?
1. That they would maintain and strengthen their relationship with God over the break.
(I know from experience and observation that this can be tough)
2. That they would be blessed with good times in the Word and in prayer over the break.
3. That they could share with family what God has been doing in their lives.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
November 19th, 2008
Two things spring to mind this week:
Cavin and Rudy, two of my favorite guys, have both made an exciting decision this week. I will spare you the details of it, but praise God for a significant step in faith for them! I am so proud of them.
I met up this past week with two new guys, both of them "on the fringe." I think God is strongly at work in each one of their lives, but these last few weeks of the semester could be crucial for them. Both are interested in growing in their relationship with Jesus.
Pray:
1. Praise God for his work in Cavin and Rudy's lives!
2. That these two guys would have a broad impact on the rest of my Bible study.
3. For Jordan and Austin, that God would call deep into their hearts.
Here is a picture of me and Rudy on our recent roadtrip to Sacramento. (by the way, the scruffy look is because the guys and I are doing "No-Shave November")
Cavin and Rudy, two of my favorite guys, have both made an exciting decision this week. I will spare you the details of it, but praise God for a significant step in faith for them! I am so proud of them.
I met up this past week with two new guys, both of them "on the fringe." I think God is strongly at work in each one of their lives, but these last few weeks of the semester could be crucial for them. Both are interested in growing in their relationship with Jesus.
Pray:
1. Praise God for his work in Cavin and Rudy's lives!
2. That these two guys would have a broad impact on the rest of my Bible study.
3. For Jordan and Austin, that God would call deep into their hearts.
Here is a picture of me and Rudy on our recent roadtrip to Sacramento. (by the way, the scruffy look is because the guys and I are doing "No-Shave November")
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
November 12th, 2008
Andrew C. is one of the "fringe" guys in my Bible study. I have been meeting with him on a weekly basis, but he comes to Bible study more sporadically; in general he is not quite as plugged in as the other guys in the study. I get a sense from him that he is still making up his mind about what he wants to do with himself.
Andrew grew up in a Christian home, but he began to party last year, and has been drinking this semester. He seems to be trying hard to fit in. We had a great time in the word this past week, going over the parable of the sower.
Pray:
1. That the Word would speak powerfully to him.
2. That God would convict him of sin, and give him a heart for holiness.
3. That God would give him a heart to take the gospel to the campus!
Andrew grew up in a Christian home, but he began to party last year, and has been drinking this semester. He seems to be trying hard to fit in. We had a great time in the word this past week, going over the parable of the sower.
Pray:
1. That the Word would speak powerfully to him.
2. That God would convict him of sin, and give him a heart for holiness.
3. That God would give him a heart to take the gospel to the campus!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
November 5th, 2008
I'm very sorry for forgetting to update this yesterday. I have no idea why I didn't, it just slipped my mind. Actually, I'm surprised that that hasn't happened more often.
Can I just say that I am so grateful for you who check this blog and pray for me? You are a blessing to me, and I am so encouraged by you.
Here are some requests for this week:
1. Would you pray for our students as they begin to make their summer plans? Summers seem like a time where students either grow a lot, or else stagnate. I would like to see my guys make decision that will help them grow this summer!
2. Would you pray for our staff team here at CSULB? We could use prayer for unity, love, and encouragement.
3. Would you pray for Haroon? Pray that he will continue to be open to the gospel and to reading the Bible, and that God would speak to him during our time together.
Can I just say that I am so grateful for you who check this blog and pray for me? You are a blessing to me, and I am so encouraged by you.
Here are some requests for this week:
1. Would you pray for our students as they begin to make their summer plans? Summers seem like a time where students either grow a lot, or else stagnate. I would like to see my guys make decision that will help them grow this summer!
2. Would you pray for our staff team here at CSULB? We could use prayer for unity, love, and encouragement.
3. Would you pray for Haroon? Pray that he will continue to be open to the gospel and to reading the Bible, and that God would speak to him during our time together.
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