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Student Institute of Campus Ministry

Dear  Friends,

Thank you for taking the time to read this month's update. I pray that as always you will be encouraged by what you find!

This month we took over one hundred students to the Student Institute of Campus Ministry. While there the students learned how to make disciples of Jesus on their college campus and were equipped to read scripture, engage in evangelism, and lead small groups! The students who went are so excited about what they learned and can't wait for the school year to start so that they can reach their campus for Jesus.
Cameron, Ricky, Stephen, and Taylor
These were the guys that I had the pleasure of living with for the week! They were inquisitive, and eager to learn more about what God had to say in their lives. I was so proud of them as they each shared what it was that they were taking away from their classes and how they couldn't wait to apply what they had learned.
Jeff's Baptism
A young man in our ministry named Jeff made the decision over SICM to be baptized in the name of Jesus! I was so grateful when he asked me to be the one to baptize him. I had the opportunity to study scripture with Jeff all this last year and was always so encouraged to see God work in his heart. And I continually thanked God that Jeff made the decision to be baptized in front of all of his peers as a witness to his commitment to Christ. I'm positive that Jeff will allow God to use him in order to win many people for Jesus name.
Students praying for one another on the last day of SICM
Over the summer we will continue to meet with students one on one as well as continue to have weekly fellowship meetings with all of the students still in town over the break. Please continue to pray for God's Spirit to be at work in the lives of these students as they continue to encounter God's word in Christ- centered community!
Summer Focus Fellowship
As always thank you for your prayer, support, and partnership in ministry. If there is any way that I can be praying for you about please never hesitate to let me know! Don't forget to read the student testimony below and be encouraged.

In Christ,
Austin


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