Update on how things have been going...and fun news!

Oct. 9-13, we had 60 staff in town helping us do ministry in locations all over Knoxville and the surrounding areas.  We are very excited about what the Lord is doing on all these campuses!  The conference was a huge success and these are a few of the highlights:

At Maryville College, we discovered 2 Bible study groups (who started on their own since there was nothing offered) who are very excited about Cru being on the campus and want to help start it.  We are currently in the process of becoming an official chartered organization there and are already having leadership meetings.

At Roane State, a guy accepted Christ into his life after someone shared the gospel with him.  

 At Pellissippi State, we now have about 60 people    coming to 3 different Bible studies!

The Knoxville College group met needs by scraping paint off one of their buildings.  They are in the process of revitalizing their campus and were thrilled to have help.  This opened the door for future service and speaking opportunities.

At UT, we were able to meet some key contacts in the Latino community.  Cru has a ministry called Destino for Latino students and this is something we are looking into as it will become a greater need in the coming years.

Valor is Cru’s ministry for military and Britton is currently working with an air force captain at UT who contacted us about helping him start a ministry for ROTC on campus.

“I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him.”  -1 Samuel 1:27

 Great changes that we are very excited about… we will be having a baby in April!  This has been the prayer of our hearts for a while and we couldn’t be more thrilled that the Lord has answered.  So far, everything has gone well.  The sickness has mostly disappeared as we’ve entered into the second trimester and we’ll be finding out if it’s a boy or a girl in the coming weeks.  The due date is April 16th and we are overwhelmed and overjoyed by everything that comes with this — from thinking about decorating a nursery to thinking about how different our life will be.  But even in the overwhelming moments, we have to remind ourselves that the Lord will always be with us for He is faithful and will always provide for us.  Thank you for your prayers… we are so blessed to have so many share in our excitement!   

Prayer Requests:

Pray for the continued health and development of baby Sharp. 

Pray that God would give us wisdom in leading our team as we continue to expand  and take on new areas.  Pray that we would be sensitive to His voice as He leads us.

Our staff account has been in deficit for several months and Britton has taken some time away from campus to focus on raising more.  Please pray that God would raise up people with a heart to reach college students in Knoxville through giving to our ministry.