December 2023

Hello, all! 


Thank You!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I am very grateful for each of you and your contributions to campus ministry and ultimately to God's kingdom. Your donations and prayer have a far wider reach than you even know. So, thank you. "Do not grow weary in doing good" - St. Paul, Galatians 6:9

Student Testimony

Please take a moment to read this touching story from Gordon at UTD!


Some photos:

Students at the Survivor Season finale night at my house! From left to right: Samantha, Madisyn, Allison, Grace, Jenna, Hayden.


Survivor night continued: Azael, Leo, Hayden, and poor Ella having to put up with those dudes.


A few scenes from our Winter Formal Christmas party! We started the night off with some advent songs led by Becca, Manuel, and Audrey. Then we had a reading from Ayaeme. They did a wonderful job. Then Steven led us in Christmas trivia, then we had some line dancing. A wonderful way to end the semester with our students. Pictured is our staff pic to the left, and a picture with some of my girls from my core this semester! 

Our last core of the semester! The girls played the longest game of uno I have ever seen. We also shared what God had done for us this semester and did white elephant. Please be praying for each of these girls. 
All the babies at our denton staff meeting! Darby is back and baby Eli has joined us (in the back) and Ryan is pictured holding Reagann's baby, Owen. These sweet lil guys make staff meeting so much fun. 


Our last corefa meeting was a mixture of students studying for finals, playing games, and watching Elf! 




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