10 of our college students in Sacramento have decided to spend their summer sharing the Gospel with those who don’t know Jesus and receiving training on how to better reach their campuses when they come back in the fall.

For your benefit, we asked our students going on summer missions why they wanted to go and what they’re excited about. Below is what three of them said:

“I was really scared to go on a summer mission. I didn’t really think it was an option for me because I couldn’t take that much time off work. God convicted me that I need to put him first, even if that means quitting my job. He has grown my heart for reaching the lost and giving my summer completely to Him. I’m excited to see how He grows my relationship with Him and my evangelism skills. I’m also stoked to see Him move in the hearts of those around me whether they are on the mission, at my job, or strangers met while doing evangelism.” — Brielle, American River College

“After going last summer, I was so certain that I was not going to go on another mission this summer. I was planning on taking summer classes at community college back home… A friend who I met on mission last year told me that he was going on another mission this summer. He invited me to go with him, and I at first I was unsure about going. As God took me on a spiritual journey… “unsure” turned into “leaning towards yes”, which turned into complete excitement to go… He has something in store for me this summer, and I absolutely cannot wait to find out what it is.” — Josh, Sacramento State

“Last year, I ran from summer mission and was going to run from it this year but God made it abundantly clear that through my struggles, this is what He wants me to do this summer. I’m nervous but super excited about seeing how God is going to grow me in my willingness to wholeheartedly share my faith and the gospel with not only complete strangers, but those I have close relationships with as well.” — Kirsten, Sacramento State

Prayer Requests

• Brielle, Josh, Kirsten, and the other 7 students are all currently at their summer mission location. Pray that the Lord would use the remainder of their summers, that they would grow greatly, and that they would be fruitful both where they currently are and at their campuses in the fall.
• Incoming freshmen and transfers are already beginning to think about what communities to be part of when they get to college. Pray that they would get connected to Cru, a church, or other Christian ministries in Sacramento in the fall.