The Mission Focus of the Month is
CrossPoint Student Ministries Trip
to Northern California
                                 
We praise God for a fruitful and safe trip for our high school and middle school students who served in northern California this summer. In July, 8 middle schoolers, 4 high schoolers and 5 leaders went to the Oakland and San Francisco areas to partner with City Service Mission. On Sunday, we will see and hear firsthand from the team about their trip and the ways in which our support and prayers impacted both them and those they served.

The goal of City Service Mission is to provide an effective urban ministry experience that transforms lives, influences churches and communities, and honors Christ. Living firsthand among the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of urban life was an irreplaceable experience for students. Our students were housed at a church in the heart of Oakland, and were also provided the opportunity to eat at local international restaurants and discover the delights of Ethiopian, Middle Eastern, Thai, and other cuisine.

The cultural impact was significant, but even more so were the ways that CrossPoint students were able to encounter firsthand those in need; to serve and learn about poverty on a personal level. Meeting people in need changed their perspective through various activities like working at food pantries, helping seniors get groceries, delivering food to low income families, and serving at after school programs. Our students were challenged and inspired to SEE Christ in all people and to BE Christ in all circumstances. Through prayer walks throughout the city and conversations with each other and leaders, it was clear that students were able to recognize how abundant their own lives are and that they really can make a difference in the lives of those that are hurting and need help in our own community.

Thank you, CrossPoint, for your prayers, gifts, and for supporting our youth!
CrossPoint Missionary Updates and Prayer Requests

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Ephesians 6:12-13
Update and Prayer request from Stan and Bessie Kruis
Last month we asked you to pray for Bessie’s teaching of “The Steward Leader,” an ATS extension class in a town about 90 minutes drive away. This was four sessions, each 3-4 hours, on Tuesday evenings. It went very well – a big answer to prayer. I (Stan) drove her there each time, and it was a joy for me to watch her teach animatedly with joy, wisdom, and skill! About 30 students completed the class. Pray for more such teaching opportunities for her.

The new school year at ATS started this week, and I had a full day of teaching yesterday, as both my classes are on Thursdays. (Most of our classes are in 3-hour blocks, once a week). I am teaching Church Planting (with a co-teacher) and World Missions. Please pray for my weekly preparation, and for wisdom, energy, skill, and enthusiasm in my teaching.

This month worship services began for a new church plant in Bessie’s home town, Tanauan, Batangas. This is something we have been praying about for a long time, and we’re so thankful! The Calamba CRC (about 30 minutes drive away) is spearheading this. We have been driving to Tanauan (about 90 minutes from our place in Manila) every Sunday to attend and bring family members. About 30-35 adults and young people, plus children, have been attending – a great start! Please keep this church plant and its evangelistic work in your prayers.

This morning Bessie and I, along with Marian Bernardino (a CRCP leader) completed Global Coffee Break (GBC) training to become trainers of small group leaders. Pray that the Memorandum of Agreement of GCB with CRCP will be finalized soon so we can move forward with training many leaders and using GCB Bible study materials.

Update and prayer requests from Lisa Liou
Thank you for coming along side our ministry on campuses across the West. This fall, students and faculty return for another year and the ministry continues. Would you pray for the staff to meet them at important moments to facilitate God’s work? Pray for new faith, new connections and new commitments to God’s work on our campuses. Pray for a new Harvey Mudd faculty who attended our summer conference in Santa Barbara. He just graduated from Cal tech. We look forward to ongoing partnership with you.

P.S. Unexpectedly and clearly, God closed the door for Jeff at Claremont and opened a door for him at InterVarsity, continuing to be sponsored by the CRC in his ordination through CrossPoint. We didn’t plan this but God has confirmed it. He’d be happy to share more with you all. He’ll be our National Director of Theological Formation – forming and training all our staff! He’s in Madison today with his new team.

Update and Prayer Request from Casper and Leanne Geisterfer
Thank you for coming along side our ministry on campuses across the West. This fall, students and faculty return for another year and the ministry continues. Would you pray for the staff to meet them at important moments to facilitate God’s work? Pray for new faith, new connections and new commitments to God’s work on our campuses. Pray for a new Harvey Mudd faculty who attended our summer conference in Santa Barbara. He just graduated from Cal tech. We look forward to ongoing partnership with you.

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World Renew and Resonate Global Mission
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