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Dear friends and family of HCFA,
First, my name is Tyler Parker and I'm the Harvard College Faith & Action (HCFA) intern for this year! Some of you may know that Anne Kerhoulas usually writes these messages, but this month, we're trying out a little bit of a fresh perspective on things. As an HCFA alum, I'm truly honored and excited to be serving the organization that transformed my college experience and gave me my first true experience of spiritual family. With that said, here is the update for the month of October:
As I write this email, it finally feels like Autumn in Princeton. We are enjoying the cool mornings, warm afternoons and the start of fall foliage. It’s a beautiful time of the year. We are so thankful for your faithful prayers, support, and encouragement as we adjust to the rhythms of the new academic year. We are off to a good start and I’m happy to share with you the following highlights and updates from the past month.
We have arrived at the middle of the fall quarter for Stanford, and it has been an incredible first several weeks! Our Freshman Welcome fall kickoff resulted in connecting with a great group of freshman men and women who are exploring God and growing in their faith through the ministries of Christian Union Caritas -- Christian Union's ministry to students at Stanford.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers. We could not do what we do without you lifting us up in prayer. Thank you for your prayers, please keep them coming!
As always, thank you for your partnership in the gospel ministry at Harvard Law School (HLS). Your support continues to encourage us and our students as we press on to see the gospel advance throughout the HLS campus and beyond.
As I write to you, we are more than halfway through the fall semester. Our Bible Courses and mentor meetings continue to bear fruit each week as the word of Christ dwells more and more richly in our students. We are always looking for ways to bring specific encouragement to our students as they begin to think about integrating the Christian faith and the law, so we have started a series called “FAITH in Practice” that brings in lawyers to share how they have practiced law in a way that pleases the Lord. Also, we are planning another series called “FAITH Talks” that will address the core doctrines of the faith in ways that will help our students apply the biblical worldview to their studies and work.
Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness!
— Psalm 150:2
October 10th Event with Abdu Murray Draws 650
On Tuesday, October 10th, Christian Union's ministry at Yale hosted world-renowned Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias, and the North American director of Ravi Zacharias Ministries, Abdu Murray, who addressed an audience of approximately 650 at Yale's historic Battell Chapel.
Watch the event, or find quotes from their talk and Q&A, below.
Gospel of the Kingdom
Gospel of the Kingdom, a ministry of Christian Union, is dedicated to assisting those who would like to learn more and explore the supernatural dimension of the Christian life. Read below for information about past and upcoming events, or visit www.gotk.org to learn more.The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
— Psalm 34:18
A Yale Alumna Shares
"Growing up, I imagined Christianity was about being right, and I sought to understand God intellectually. It was only in college that God became real, as I was nearly 10,000 miles away from home and constantly challenged about my faith. I had to figure out what I actually believed. Christian Union’s ministry at Yale was a safe refuge to bring my questions and doubts.
