November Update!

Fall Camp 2024!

We are back! Well, I've finished my first, full month back to work. A consistent thought that has passed my mind is how do people do this without support? I have found myself praying for those people because my eyes are now open to all that comes with having a new baby. We are so lucky to have the support we have. We have amazing babysitters and our families have been great. I have been humbled by the new limits I have. Who would've known a baby would assert herself so quickly? Apparently, she can't just nap everywhere. I now have the opportunity to invite students and friends into these sacred spaces. The spaces where all I have is the energy God has generously given.

October was overall great. We had our annual fall camp. We worshiped and we grilled. We threw a neon dance party the Saturday night of camp. Students had a blast. During camp, we always have the planned times for students to get to know each other. We call them "walk and talks". I joined in with a student leader and a freshman. I was struck by this student's commitment to figuring out her faith for herself. She told us about how she is the only one of her siblings seeking God. She is the youngest in her family and she shared her own confusion of watching her siblings fall away. 1 Timothy 4:12 comes to mind when I have these conversations: Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.

One of the many reasons I love college ministry is situations like this. I really believe God can use someone like this student to inspire and bring their family back to faith. God can use someone who is earnestly seeking their faith and especially if they are young! Pray for this student. Pray for students like her and for God to rise up these young college students to show the love of God to their families.

A shoutout to our lovely Sonnie. Sonnie is one of our many fabulous babysitters and one of our fabulous focus students!

This photo doesn't quite do justice. Bonnie was a huge hit among out students. She is already very popular.

Here's Bonnie at her first fall camp!

Here is our Tcc small group meeting. We have been reading through the book of John. I love that we eat lunch together as we read scripture.

Above is an after service event of reading scripture together. We are having an event in November where a seminary professor is coming and teaching on 1 and 2 Samuel. Our staff created a reading plan to overview the main stories and theme across the two books. We were encouraged by the turn out!

Thank you so much for your support in ministry. Graham and I are very blessed to be able to be present on UTA and TCC campus. Thank you for your investment in college students. Thank you for your prayers.

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