Dear CU Gloria Cornerstone Partners and friends of the ministry,
In the Apostle Paul’s closing exhortation in his letter to the church in Philippi, he shared a final imperative. He told them to focus on “whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise” [Phil. 4:8 ESV]. This is no small challenge in a society convulsed with hard news. This plea follows his equally challenging instruction to give thanks in all circumstances as we wrestle with anxiety and frame and express heartfelt prayers to God. I can't think of a more practical chapter in the scriptures to bolster our mental health. It has been a joy to compare notes with students who have had their young(er) worlds turned upside down for nearly two years. As I share this update and reflect on the quote I shared from KMK, I must confess that I feel the need to engage with this prescription once again!
Thank you for praying that we would find a suitable, dedicated space for our meetings. Our new office is centrally located to all three pockets of student housing (we see you, Quadlings). For those of you familiar with Harvard Square, our address is 64 Church Street which is a mere stone’s throw from the empty shell that once was the Border Cafe. For those who once enjoyed fellowship there, weep not for this significant loss. Our office includes a large room that can hold forty people. In fact, some thirty students joined us for a Thanksgiving gathering and we are hosting an office-warming party tonight. When I think of all of the meetings large and small—social, instructional, and outward reaching—that will take place here in the months to come, I cannot help but be reminded of your partnership in this good endeavor to introduce students to Jesus who will in turn introduce him to the world.
Please continue to pray as you feel led. We are praying for ourselves and for you that we would all “have ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches” and that we would embrace the gravity and urgency of this hour.
Much love from the team,
Don Weiss
Ministry Director
Christian Union Gloria
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