Stepping out in faith is a great way to grow.

Chris, a soon-to-be sophomore at UC Davis and a student that Jeff helped lead this past year, decided to spend two weeks of his summer in San Diego on one of Cru’s summer mission trips (called “summer projects”).  While he spent much his two weeks reaching out and impacting the city, he also saw a ton of personal growth in his faith.

Here are some things he said after his time in San Diego:

Chris, a student Jeff helped lead this past year, attended San Diego Summer Project.

 “I grew spiritually in my trust in the Holy Spirit to guide my life.  I didn’t realize how much I needed to open myself to the Spirit to take control of my life, and I’m working on it everyday.  I (now) try to wake up everyday ask that the Holy Spirit lead my life.”

“Jesus’ message of being “fishers of men” really came to life for me, more than it had before on my school campus.”

“It was surprising to see how much I had grown spiritually in such a little time.”

Yes, it definitely is amazing how quickly God grows us when we trust Him and step out in faith.  Now back at home until the fall, Chris is eagerly awaiting coming back to Davis, where he will help reach out to the incoming freshman class by leading a bible study in the dorms.

There are many Davis students still on mission trips.  Seven students are in Santa Monica, and a team of eleven Davis students left for South Africa just a week ago for a five-week trip.  We’re excited to hear about their growth!

Thanks for your partnership in the lives of these students!

Prayer Requests

• Thank God for Chris’ growth, and pray that God would use him this fall in the lives of the incoming freshmen.
• Pray for the students on mission trips in Santa Monica, South Africa, South Asia, and New Jersey.
• Pray for us, as we are expanding our team of personal ministry partners this summer.