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Maggie’s Story

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After spending so much time designing the Let’s Go Summer Project booklet, I was excited for some feedback. Maggie at the University of Toledo told me her story of using the booklet:

“I am such a fan of the booklet. Back in September, I met a girl named Destinee at a party after cru for all freshmen. I was shocked when Destinee started asking me about summer projects but was encouraged to learn that she’d heard about summer projects because so many other students were sharing their positive project experiences with her.

“When we passed out the booklets at our fall retreat, I knew immediately that that’s what I needed to walk someone through a challenge to consider going on project.

“A couple of months ago, I met up with Destinee to get to know her a little more and learn about her relationship with God. I asked her what she thought is her next step in growing in her relationship with God and her response was, “talking with others about Him,” which was the perfect opportunity to share with her about how summer project is such a great environment to learn how to share her faith and develop a personal ministry.

“We walked through pages 9-10, read the Luke passage together and talked about the questions. I think she was especially challenged by the question, “How will others’ lives be different if I go?” because she started to catch a vision for God using her.

“She acknowledged that people she would meet on project and share her faith with could have their lives changed, but then she started to think about her family and other people who could have their lives changed by her influence when she comes back equipped and confident to share her faith.

“Seriously, your team’s work on the booklet and website are amazing. Everything is so compelling and I think it does a great job of helping students catch on to how they as an individual, uniquely created by God, can participate in God’s larger mission of reaching the entire world. Plus, the OCD in me LOVES the organization and symbols.  :-) “

Let’s Go! Summer is here!

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With summer fast approaching, many students are finishing up their classes and looking forward to the warm weather that is just over the horizon. Some will spend their summer in class as they pursue their degree. Others will be working at an internship in their field of study. And for others it may be a simple part time job to put a little cash in
their pockets.

Another opportunity are Cru Summer Projects. We like to say that Summer Projects are bread and butter for the ministry.
    Over the span of a couple months, students who attend have the opportunity to tell others how Christ personally changed their lives and how they too can experience God’s love and forgiveness. They will live in a loving community of fellow believers. They will grow leaps and bounds as a follower of Jesus Christ. Now that is something to get excited about!!!

In light of all these things, Kristin and I look forward to summer with both great anticipation and excitement. This summer, more than 800 students from campuses throughout the Midwest will be traveling with Cru going to the world with the message of the gospel in hand. Even more will be joining them from around the country.

These students are such a sign of God’s blessing and provision in our lives as well. As you know, a big part of Kristin’s work this year has been creating promotional pieces for Summer Projects nationwide.

And now we are seeing the results as students to go to the world, the cities, even your hometown to share the gospel!

As you prepare for the Memorial Day weekend festivities, please take a moment and pray for them. Pray for them to boldly share the message of the gospel. They carry with them the most powerful story—their own.