Grace to you in Christ! As we move into the latter half of winter quarter, we thank God for the ways He has been at work in our community and for your continued partnership and prayer.
January Retreat: A Time of Growth and Encouragement
We are grateful for the wonderful retreat we had in January! Over four worship, discussion, and prayer sessions, we immersed ourselves in Paul’s letter to the Galatians and the story of Abraham in Genesis, which Paul powerfully draws upon in Galatians. Through our time in the Word, students were encouraged to grow strong in their faith, recognizing more deeply the freedom and grace we have through faith in Christ.
One student—who had never before attended a Christian retreat—shared during our closing reflections how much she loved the experience, how encouraged she felt, and how grateful she was to be a part of Christian Union Caritas. Stories like hers remind us of the beauty of Christian fellowship and the work God is doing to unite us in Christ.
Beyond our times of worship and study, we also had the joy of exploring God’s creation together, hiking through the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias and Yosemite Valley. The awe-inspiring beauty of these places brought Psalm 40:5 to life: “Many, LORD my God, are the wonders you have done!”
Prayer for New Student Leaders
As we look ahead, we ask for your prayers in this season of bringing new leaders onto our leadership teams. Please pray that God would guide this process and connect each student in our ministry—with their unique gifts and callings—to the right opportunities to lead, serve, and bring the love of Christ to one another and to many others on campus.
Prayer for Campus Outreach with Cliffe Knechtle
Some of the Christian groups on campus are jointly hosting Cliffe Knechtle of "Ask Cliffe" in March to help us engage Stanford students with the truths of the gospel of Christ. Please pray that many students would stop by, that they would hear reasons for them to consider faith in Christ, and that believing students would be emboldened to share their faith with their peers!
Prayer for New Students
Please also pray for the new students who have visited our Bible courses and Venture (our weekly Leadership Lecture Series), that they would find a warm welcome, significant friendships, and encouragement in faith in Christian Union Caritas.
Thank you for your faithful prayers and support. Your partnership enables us to continue this vital work at Stanford. May God bless you abundantly as we labor together for His kingdom!
Warmly, in Christ,
Justin Woyak
Justin.Woyak@ChristianUnion.org
Senior Ministry Fellow, Christian Union Caritas
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