This is the central place to see what our ministry looks like at the Christian Challenge at ENMU. While Jonathan works at the ENMUCC full time on campus, I'm usually at home with the kiddos, and luckily I will be able to update you all more often than in the past through this element!
A few things that are going on, that we covet your prayers for:
Beach Reach
Jonathan is currently getting a great group of students ready for Beach Reach! Beach Reach is an annual mission trip for college students around the country during spring break to South Padre. While there, they serve practically by giving sober rides to party-goers, picking up trash at the beach, serving multiple pancake breakfasts, and praying, while sharing the gospel.
This is the first time that ENMUCC is participating in the mission trip, and they are really putting a lot of work into being ready for the trip. Last night they were able to put their learning into practice at an evangelical service event at ENMU, which included giving out water at the inter-mural basketball league at ENMU. As they continue to prepare, please pray:
- That the 2 remaining evangelical service events at ENMU to get prepared for the trip will be used for God's glory at ENMU and in South Padre.
- That those who hear the gospel at ENMU during the events will understand, have open hearts, and ultimately that they will become disciples of Christ!
- That the students going on the trip will raise the money needed to go.
- That there wouldn't be any fear about evangelizing, especially for those who have never really been on a party scene.
- That the group would be safe on their trip, including travel to and from (as Jonathan will be the only driver)
English Corner
ENMU, like many college campuses, is blessed with a plethora of international students. Many of the students at ENMU are Chinese, and we have always been so excited to meet them, learn about them, and share with them. Recently we have had the awesome opportunity, not only to meet many new Chinese friends, but also friends from other places all over the world. We have even had the pleasure of having fun with these friends, building relationships with them, during a karaoke night at the ENMUCC. Starting next Friday we will officially be able to begin an English Corner with these international students, to get to know them better, to build relationships, and to help them with their English. As we gear up for this, please pray:
- That we would be discerning in our conversations, allowing the Spirit to guide us.
- That they would have soft hearts to truth, and that language wouldn't stand in the way of the gospel.
- That we can find a good place and time to have the event, so that we will be able to meet many international students.
Those are just a couple of the things going on. Jonathan and I will continue to update you about those things, as well as others, with specific prayer requests. Thank you so much for partnering with us in this endeavor, whether monetarily or through prayer, we appreciate you and your support!
In His Love,
Erin
