Ephesians 2:4-5
“But God, is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!”
In our small group Bible studies and at our Cru meeting we have been going through Ephesians. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of reading Ephesians 2:1-10. Paul starts off by describing our condition before Jesus: dead in our sins, gratifying the sinful nature, and children of wrath. Then in verse 4 comes the best two words in all of the Bible: BUT GOD. We did nothing to deserve God’s grace and yet he freely gave it making us alive in Christ. What a wonderful, amazing thing! Because of those two words, we are now described as alive, God’s masterpiece, and in possession of incomparable riches of grace. My prayer is that the students at Missouri State really understand these truths.
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| My beautiful roommates. From L to R: Tina, Chrissy, Me, Kelsey, Lizzy, and Carrie. |
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| Missouri State students at Fall Getaway. |
Fall Getaway was a major success! 130 students from Missouri State attended. I was so encouraged to see students worshipping God together during the sessions and hanging out during free times. Solid friendships were built that will last long past one weekend in the woods. This is what Shelby (pictured below, center), a sophomore in my dorm Bible study, had to say about her experience at Fall Getaway:
“This was my first year going to Fall Getaway and I loved it. I had a chance to meet a lot of new people, build a great and supportive community around myself, and worship the Lord with my brothers and sisters in Christ. God really put it on my heart to be a leader that weekend and through Him, I succeeded. It was truly impactful on my growth, because now I STRIVE to be a student leader with CRU and eventually I would love to be intern after graduation.”
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| Students from my dorm Bible study stargazing at Fall Getaway. From L to R: Aaron, Kate, Shelby, Spencer, Thomas, and Daniel. |
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| Me, Tina, and Carrie at Fall Getaway. |
MISSOURI STATE ATHLETES
The athletes’ Bible study and the weekly devotional I’ve been doing with the volleyball team have both been going really well. We’ve consistently had around 40 athletes each week at our athlete small group. We’ve been challenging athletes to answer Jesus’ question in Matthew 16: “Who do you say that I am?” It’s been really cool to see the athletes at MSU dive deep into their relationship with God and invite their teammates to come out to hear God’s word. In my weekly devotional with the volleyball team we’ve been working through John Wooden’s pyramid of success. Each principle is rooted in God’s word and it’s been great to see the girls discuss what it looks like to honor God through volleyball and being a good teammate. Please continue to pray for the athletes at Missouri State. God is moving and big things are happening.
PRAISE GOD FOR:
The athletes’ Bible study and the weekly devotional I’ve been doing with the volleyball team have both been going really well. We’ve consistently had around 40 athletes each week at our athlete small group. We’ve been challenging athletes to answer Jesus’ question in Matthew 16: “Who do you say that I am?” It’s been really cool to see the athletes at MSU dive deep into their relationship with God and invite their teammates to come out to hear God’s word. In my weekly devotional with the volleyball team we’ve been working through John Wooden’s pyramid of success. Each principle is rooted in God’s word and it’s been great to see the girls discuss what it looks like to honor God through volleyball and being a good teammate. Please continue to pray for the athletes at Missouri State. God is moving and big things are happening.
PRAISE GOD FOR:
- The amazing words, “But God.” His grace is so undeserved!
- A new addition to our staff family. Nicole and Danny, full time staff at Missouri State, had their baby boy. Charles Keith Goeking was born on September 26th. He is healthy and both mom and baby are doing great!
- Fall Getaway. Students were challenged in their relationship with God and built some really meaningful friendships.
Our newest staff baby Charlie.
Proud parents Danny and Nicole.
WAYS YOU CAN PRAY:
- The athletes at MSU would have a passion for sharing the gospel with their teammates. Also for one member from each team to attend Bible study on Wednesday nights.
- The YouTube outreach happening October 29—November 2. Students will be sharing the gospel using social media. For more information on this outreach and specific ways you can pray check back here in the next few weeks.
- For me please pray Ephesians 6:19-20: “That whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel… Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.”
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| We love Fall! Carving pumpkins with my roommates. |
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