“The guys have been missing getting together...”
Those words were spoken by one of the football players after meeting up for a one-on-one in the summer describing our Bible course group from the spring. The students will be wrapping up summer classes or internships and heading home for a few weeks before the fall semester. On behalf of all the students who are a part of CU Lumine, thank you for your continued support and prayers for this ministry. We could not have done this past year without you. Your faithful prayers and financial giving have truly made an impact on the lives of students at Columbia University.
As we gear up for the fall, I have been fasting and praying with a few leaders this summer asking God to move in a new and powerful way this upcoming semester. I’ve also been meeting with our student executive team and ministry team leaders to plan out our fall calendar. Our students are also looking forward to pre-retreat happening from August 25th to 28th. During pre-retreat, we will be spending time seeking God, talking about biblical community, and planning out ways we can welcome freshmen to the campus during NSOP (New Student Orientation Program) and the weeks to follow!
Would you please join us in praying for:
- Pre-Retreat: pray for those attending pre-retreat in a few weeks. Pray that God would visit us during our times of seeking Him and give us the creativity and wisdom to plan freshman welcoming events during NSOP.
- Student ministry leaders and the executive team: pray for the student leaders as they plan for the upcoming semester. Pray that God would give them wisdom and the strength they need to accomplish all their tasks. Pray that the summer would be a refreshing time for their hearts.
- Incoming Freshmen: pray for the new students joining Columbia this fall. Pray that they would be able to connect with Christian Union Lumine students and experience the hope of the gospel through deep, meaningful relationships.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support. We are truly grateful for your love.
Grace and Peace,
Stan Thomas
Ministry Director
Christian Union Lumine
Please note: if you would like to receive regular updates on how to pray for Christian Union's work at Columbia, please email prayer@christianunion.org.
