November Prayer Letter

Can I get an Amen!?

The numbers you see in the picture above represent what happened just last year through the ministry of Cru on college campuses. 230,000 new believers will be rejoicing around the throne with us in Heaven. 23,000 of our students were trained in how to share their faith. If you ever have the temptation to believe that America is lost for good, please rejoice with us in the fruit evident in these numbers. Lives are being changed. Eternities are being changed. Your investment plays a significant role in seeing it happen. Join us in giving thanks for God’s goodness this past year and pray for more in 2015!  

“I was settling for a life that was too small.”

Every November juniors and seniors all across the country gather to answer the question, “What’s next?” and “Am I willing to go where God leads?” Fifteen students from Southwest, MO traveled to Kansas City for this annual conference with Cru, called Beyond. Beyond challenges these upperclassmen to understand they are 100% sent, which simply put- states they are missionaries whether they enter the work force or go into vocational ministry. 

Allie, one of the women Melissa has discipled the past few years, attended this conference and it shifted her whole perspective on ministry in the work place. She says, “While I was there, God spoke through the speakers and challenged me to think differently. One speaker said, ‘Whatever you do, don’t live an ordinary life.’ When he said that, I broke down crying because I realized that was what my plans were: ordinary. I knew that I was settling for a life that was too small. I am confident in going forward as a teacher, but now I am seeking opportunities to spread the Gospel in my school. More than anything, I am now willing and open to do anything God is calling me to do, wherever that may be!”

We are so excited that Allie and these fifteen students want to surrender control of their futures. Pray with us that God uses them to impact the world! 

Allie just finished her student teaching and it is so encouraging to hear her passion for education. She wants to impact students academically, but more than that she wants to impact students spiritually. She is already brainstorming ideas to start a Christian club at her school that will help students grow and equip them to share their faith with their peers. 

Missouri State students at Beyond

MISSIONS SPOTLIGHT  

While we were in Oregon we were invited to be the missionary spotlight with the youth at Melissa’s home church. It was such a blessing to have children pray over us. Also, Davy’s 8-year-old cousin just accepted Christ and was baptized. She wants to be a missionary someday!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!  

We had the privilege of spending Thanksgiving in Oregon with Melissa’s family (pic: two brothers and a girlfriend). It was a refreshing time with family and lots and lots of great food.  We give thanks for you, our faithful support team, this November. 

Prayer Requests

• We are at 68% of our monthly financial support goal and have only 18 days left in our 100% in 100 days goal. Please pray the Lord provides in huge ways and that we get back to campus before the spring semester begins. 

• Denver Christmas Conference will take place Dec 28 - Jan 2. Davy is on the program team and Melissa will be giving a seminar talk for women.  Please pray for the planning and that God uses the conference to impact students.

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