Shelby Watts, Elder
Ellie Honea, Japan
This week we are praying for Ellie Honea, serving with Mission to the World in Tokyo, Japan. As Christmas approaches, Ellie specifically asked for prayer for opportunities to share the true meaning of Christmas and for “restful moments” to continue applying that truth to her mind, attitude, and life. Pray also for her church, Grace…
Read MoreRUF-I at SMU
This week we are praying for Fee and Kelly Kennedy and their work with RUF-International at Southern Methodist University. In a recent newsletter, Fee shared about a student who has been attending their Global Café meetings this semester where they’ve been focusing on the parables in the gospel of Luke. This student has been “blown…
Read MoreJackson Leadership Foundation
Jackson Leadership Foundation continues to grow and add ministry partners that serve the community. Their newest ministry partner, Grant Me Justice, “provides resources to victims who have lost loved ones to violent crimes” including: counseling, legal counsel, story documentation, and group support. This ministry was founded after recognizing countless stories of murder victims and how…
Read MoreStocks, Southeast Asia Update
The Stocks have been busy lately as they begin to transition back to more regular in-person meetings. Since their church has been meeting in person, they have had plenty of opportunities to jump in and serve. Brian has led worship, preached and baptized. They’ve also been able to bake communion bread, teach CityKids and host…
Read MoreHoward University RUF
In a recent newsletter, Jason Francoeur, the RUF intern at Howard University gave an update on some highlights from the fall semester so far. One highlight has been seeing students consistently worshiping in a local church, Grace Mosaic. Members from Grace Mosaic give students rides to church and on RUF Sunday, a family invited students…
Read MorePeru Mission Update
“The Lord of the harvest is sending out new laborers into His harvest in Northern Peru!” Among these laborers is Alexis Alayo, from Trujillo, who was ordained in September and is now the Director of Campus Ministry for the universities in Trujillo. The same day that Alexis was ordained, Esdras Vásquez was installed as the…
Read MoreChandra Crane, Update
Our missionary of the week is Chandra Crane, who serves as the Mixed Ministry Coordinator with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. In her recent newsletter, Chandra wrote about how grateful she is to be able to work in both a national role and stay connected with local campuses. She is primarily focused on working with faculty now,…
Read MoreStocks in Southeast Asia
The Stocks have been busy lately, “preparing, planning, and praying for the future”. As COVID restrictions loosen, they have been able to start meeting for church in person and hosting guests at home. They’ve been baking communion bread and cakes and teaching CityKids along with their other work with their team, church, community, and work. …
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