“I’m gonna try to get back into my faith this year”, Ryan said, resolutely. Ryan had grown up Christian, but walked away from God during high school. Now, in his freshman year at UC Irvine, he was coming back to his faith and Cru sounded like a good place to do that. He thanked me (Scott) for the info, as he walked away with a smile.
Every September I help UCI Cru with their pre-semester outreach at the “Anteater Involvement Fair.” It is an annual event that exposes students to the professional and social clubs and organizations on campus.
I joined Cru staff and involved UCI student leaders, to pass out hundreds of free gifts, and initiate just as many conversations with new students. After surveying most of those students about their interest in a community of faith, or learning more, 239 responded ‘yes’ or ‘maybe’! Please pray for these staff and students to have tons of gospel conversations and to get many students connected in Christian community this fall.
Summer 2022 Sending Report
The numbers are in! Last summer 1,714 students participated in a Cru Summer Mission, the gospel was shared 11,440 times, and 385 decisions for Christ were made!! On top of that, students were developed and trained to live lives for Jesus. Here’s what one student said,
“I learned how to start spiritual conversations and share the gospel this summer so I feel more equipped to talk to my friends from home that are not believers and more excited to share on my campus as well.”
For the full report, send an email to Scott at scott.slamer@cru.org.
Praise & Prayer Requests!
Praise God for the incredible work He did this past summer, and is doing on campus this Fall!
Pray for Cru movements everywhere to connect students (like Ryan) with Jesus, and attract them to a solid community of faith.
Pray for students who were on a summer mission, to put into practice the new things they learned and experienced about living life for Jesus.
Praise the Lord that Becky & Ethan have established some good rhythms for Ethan’s school and activities. Please pray for us to rest in the Lord and seek Him alone!
“[Jesus speaking] Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.”
Luke 10:19
THE SLAMERS 