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Things I'm Thankful For

 This year has been one full of gratitude for me. From the guys that I'm getting to spend weekly time with reading scripture together, seeing our whole community gathered in worship of our Lord, or seeing the friendships forming between them. It's all been such a gift. I first thank God for all of this, but I also want to say thank you! Here's a couple of highlights from recent weeks.

Men's Friendsgiving
One of several Ladie's Friendgivings

A goofy scavenger hunt we went on with a couple of our student leaders


A one on one bible study happening right in the middle of campus. This one is being facilitated by Kamaal, one of our brightest and most loving student leaders, reading the scriptures alongside his peer, inviting a younger student to follow Jesus more fully.
I've also been so grateful to God for these two. Lucy turns two years old in just a couple of weeks. She remains one of the chief joys of Hayli and I's life. Thank you for helping to provide a home for our family. Or in Lucy Speak, currently "Ee-Ee" means Thank You.


Focus has their annual Keep Focus Growing Campaign happening now. Every gift made goes towards helping college ministry continue to be available for college students at every college campus across DFW. We are already established on every major university and now we are turning our eyes towards smaller colleges and community college campuses! Some of those smaller campuses still have 10,000 students or more attending, but they don't get as much attention from other ministries because the opportunities aren't as plentiful as they are on major universities. We aim to offer them access to christ centered community and pastors who can help those community college students grow in their relationship to Jesus. Would you consider making a special gift this year? You can do so here. We still have $40,000 available in matching funds!

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And don't forget to check out this months student testimony below! Thank you!



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