October 2018

Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

We’re well on our way into the fall semester here at Brown University. Lots of life and ministry have happened so far this semester – Bible courses, community gatherings, service opportunities with local non-profits, and so much more. One highlight from the past month was our annual Fall Retreat to Lakeside Christian Camp and Retreat Center in the beautiful Berkshires of Massachusetts, the weekend of October 5-7. This year’s theme was “Until We Find Our Rest in You,” a theme taken from St. Augustine that focused on exploring what it means to find rest in Jesus in the midst of the busyness of life. The retreat center was the perfect setting to slow down and consider the rest of Jesus in community. There was plenty of time for small-group discussion, apple picking, and even the occasional nap. In all, the short time away proved to be exceptionally restful, encouraging and helpful in solidifying our community as the year begins.

Now that we’re nearing the half-way mark of the semester, we’d love it if you would join us in prayer for the following:

Student Leadership Team
Our ministry is staff-coached and student-led. This means that it’s really the students that make everything run and work on the ground at Brown. This year’s student leadership team is comprised of 15 women and men from various classes and backgrounds. Please pray that this team would be united in their vision to reach this campus with the good news of Jesus. Also pray for wisdom for the ministry staff as we guide and coach these leaders over this next school year.

Bible Courses
We offer intense, weekly Bible Courses that are divided by class and gender. They are a bedrock of our ministry – the place where we’re able to dive in deep with God’s Word and one another. This semester we are working our way through the book of Hebrews, a very complex but wonderful book of the New Testament. Please pray for us ministry staff as we prepare and lead these studies. Also pray for students to stay committed through the semester, especially the incoming class of freshmen. There’s room for more freshmen to get involved with these weekly studies – pray that they would be filled to the brim to the glory of Christ and the good of these students at Brown.

As always, we appreciate you and your support so much. May the Lord bless you and keep you!

In Christ,

Justin Doyle
Ministry Fellow
Christian Union at Brown University

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