I just returned from a man-to-man with Cavin. It was such a joy! Cavin is one of the members of my freshman Bible study, and he and have been looking into what it means to have Christ as the center of our lives. Cavin is a real charismatic guy--as I walk around campus with him, every other person that we pass seems to know him!
Over the next few weeks, Cavin and I will be hanging out in his dorm, trying to read the Bible with his suitemates.
Pray:
1. For Cavin's continued growth in his walk with Jesus...increased devotion and the development of spiritual disciplines.
2. For opportunities to read the Bible and share Christ with his suitemates this semester.
3. For growth in the friendships in my Bible study.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
September 17th, 2008
For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
This is Colossians 1:13-14, one of my favorite verses. I think of it as I walk across campus to remind myself of what God is doing here at Long Beach. The dominion of darkness is real, and powerful! But God is redeeming men and making them his own, ushering them into the kingdom.
Pray:
1. For the kingdom to be advancing through me.
2. For non-Christian students to work with. I have met a few, but I would love to meet more.
3. For the students I am working with to gain a heart for their non-Christian friends.
This is Colossians 1:13-14, one of my favorite verses. I think of it as I walk across campus to remind myself of what God is doing here at Long Beach. The dominion of darkness is real, and powerful! But God is redeeming men and making them his own, ushering them into the kingdom.
Pray:
1. For the kingdom to be advancing through me.
2. For non-Christian students to work with. I have met a few, but I would love to meet more.
3. For the students I am working with to gain a heart for their non-Christian friends.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
September 10th, 2008
I apologize for being a day late.
I had my first freshman Bible study, so over the next four weeks I want to quickly profile the four members of the study. If you guys want to keep all four of these guys in your prayers on a weekly basis, that would be great. There names are:
Rudy, Cavin, Ben, Andrew
First, Rudy. Here is a picture of Rudy:
Rudy is a first-year student, studying music. He is a very talented musician who made the top band, a rarity for freshmen. He is has been fun to hang out with already because of his eagerness to grow.
1. Pray that the guys would bond together and become friends. They are very different.
2. Pray that God would continue to create a hunger for his Word in the study.
3. Pray for wisdom and humility for me as I lead.
I had my first freshman Bible study, so over the next four weeks I want to quickly profile the four members of the study. If you guys want to keep all four of these guys in your prayers on a weekly basis, that would be great. There names are:
Rudy, Cavin, Ben, Andrew
First, Rudy. Here is a picture of Rudy:
Rudy is a first-year student, studying music. He is a very talented musician who made the top band, a rarity for freshmen. He is has been fun to hang out with already because of his eagerness to grow.
1. Pray that the guys would bond together and become friends. They are very different.
2. Pray that God would continue to create a hunger for his Word in the study.
3. Pray for wisdom and humility for me as I lead.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
September 3rd, 2008
I have some names for you guys to pray for!!!
1. Rudy--freshman
Pray that he would connect with the other freshman, and for open doors in his dormitory.
2. Ben--freshman
Pray for a heart to grow in his relationship with Jesus, and for a heart for the lost.
3. Haroon--freshman (Muslim)
Pray for openness, patience (for me), and for opportunities to share the gospel.
1. Rudy--freshman
Pray that he would connect with the other freshman, and for open doors in his dormitory.
2. Ben--freshman
Pray for a heart to grow in his relationship with Jesus, and for a heart for the lost.
3. Haroon--freshman (Muslim)
Pray for openness, patience (for me), and for opportunities to share the gospel.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
August 27th, 2008
Today I leave for our student retreat. On the 2nd, school will start. This is an important time of recruitment and laying the foundation for the whole semester. I really need your prayers!
1. For me...meeting new people, establishing new relationships, etc. These things are draining for me! Pray for grace and strength as I interact with a whole host of new friends.
2. For the ministry...pray that God would guide me to the right young men. Guys who are hungry to grow and through whom I can reach the lost.
3. For our returning students...that they would have a heart to take the gospel to their fellow students!
1. For me...meeting new people, establishing new relationships, etc. These things are draining for me! Pray for grace and strength as I interact with a whole host of new friends.
2. For the ministry...pray that God would guide me to the right young men. Guys who are hungry to grow and through whom I can reach the lost.
3. For our returning students...that they would have a heart to take the gospel to their fellow students!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
August 20th, 2008
Prayer requests for this week:
1. Two of my teammates are struggling some in their fund-raising. Would you pray for them to be fully funded by the time school starts on Sept. 2nd? Their names are Mikey and Michelle.
2. This weekend, we are having a staff retreat. We will be getting to know one another and also planning for the year. Would you pray for unity, friendship, and wisdom?
3. Next week, we have a student leader's retreat. Would you pray for vision, zeal, and unity for our student leader's team?
1. Two of my teammates are struggling some in their fund-raising. Would you pray for them to be fully funded by the time school starts on Sept. 2nd? Their names are Mikey and Michelle.
2. This weekend, we are having a staff retreat. We will be getting to know one another and also planning for the year. Would you pray for unity, friendship, and wisdom?
3. Next week, we have a student leader's retreat. Would you pray for vision, zeal, and unity for our student leader's team?
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
August 13th, 2008
Back again! This blog will now be updated every Wednesday with new prayer requests. I would love to coordinate prayer each week with a few people committed to pray on each day. Interested? Email me and let me know what day.
steven@edgecorps.org
I am moved into Long Beach and preparing for my new role with the Navigators...ministering to college students at California State University-Long Beach. Here are some prayer requests as I prepare for the new school year.
1. For unity and love on our team. Four of us are new, from four different campuses!
2. For humility and wisdom as I adjust to a new campus and a new culture.
3. For three faithful, available, and teachable guys to invest in this semester.
steven@edgecorps.org
I am moved into Long Beach and preparing for my new role with the Navigators...ministering to college students at California State University-Long Beach. Here are some prayer requests as I prepare for the new school year.
1. For unity and love on our team. Four of us are new, from four different campuses!
2. For humility and wisdom as I adjust to a new campus and a new culture.
3. For three faithful, available, and teachable guys to invest in this semester.
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