January has been a cold and snowy month here in Providence! Fortunately, students have returned to campus and the quiet, still winter days have been livened by the long-anticipated arrival of this year’s freshman class. CU Libertas has used the month of January to begin planning for the spring semester. We recall how good the Lord has been to the ministry over the years, and eagerly await the good works yet to come as students settle in and classes begin.
Your prayers continue to make a difference! Restrictions still remain relatively tight on campus, but smaller classes have begun meeting in person and staff eagerly hopes in-person Bible courses can begin meeting shortly. Until then, Zoom calls and socially distanced 1-on-1 meetings enable the ministry to make a difference in the lives of students who desire to seek the Lord with all their being.
Some students will opt out of returning to campus, but for those who do return, the joy and support of Christian community will be a tremendous blessing. This will surely be an unusual spring semester, as ministry faculty welcome freshmen without the luxury of larger, in-person gatherings and with many student leaders not on campus. Despite the less than ideal circumstances, we are excited to continue with our students to help them grow in their faith and knowledge of the Word.
As we navigate the semester ahead, please pray for the following:
- In-person classes began the last week of January. Please pray that restrictions will continue to be lifted and the virus’ presence on campus will be effectively mitigated. The students are eager to more fully enjoy the physical presence of their friends and peers.
- Pray for our Bible courses this semester. The freshmen will participate in the Seeking God Lifestyle and Sex & Spirituality courses, the sophomores and juniors will study the book of Acts, and seniors will take the course on Vocational Preparation. May these courses be full of students and may God be glorified in the questions asked and the discussions to be had!
- Pray that the ministry faculty will be able to connect with the incoming freshmen. Gathering the names of interested students has been far more difficult than usual. Pray that connections will be made and they will feel warmly welcomed by our student leaders. Normally, the ministry holds numerous dinners and parties to greet freshmen. Pray as faculty seek creative means to share about the ministry in the absence of these events.
As always, we thank you for your prayers and support. May the Lord be glorified on campus, in the city of Providence, and across this smallest of states.
In Christ,
Matt Woodard
CU Libertas Ministry Director
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