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10 Year Celebration (You're Invited)

 God has been moving through FOCUS at UT Arlington for 10 years now. We are taking a moment to celebrate and remember all that God has done, while looking forward to where we think he's leading us from here. You are invited to come and join us, April 18th, on campus at UT Arlington. So little of this would have been possible without your partnership. Come and see the return of your investment.


Here's just a taste of what you'll hear. When we started 10 years ago we started FOCUS at UTA with a team of 20 people

1 pastor, 4 pastoral apprentices (I was one of them), and 15 students. 

Today we have 180 students involved and 9 pastors. And that doesn't begin to tell the story of the literally hundreds of students over the years that have joined Christian community, worshipped God, and grown in their discipleship to Jesus. Many of you  may have been one of them. And even if you weren't, you helped to make it possible! Please come and join us for the celebration if you're able. The evening will be so encouraging.


Lucy's getting older, above was her first round of disc golf, joining me and several of our college guys. And below that was our recent spring trip to the zoo, where they have a train for kids to ride. She loved it! Don't forget to read the encouraging student testimony below. And I hope to see you at our 10 year anniversary!





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