Campus life is in full swing! It has been a joy to see large group go well and small groups start. We had a great turnout at the picnic this past Friday and have a crew of motivated, enthusiastic small group leaders. Almost all of those small groups started this week so please be praying for students that are making the decision of whether or not they will commit to one this semester.
I was really excited about the small group I'm leading. The students that were there had no trouble bonding and eagerly accepted my encouragement to be active participants. This semester we'll be studying the book of Acts. This past Monday we looked at the end of the book of Luke and the beginning of Acts. We saw how much Jesus did to show his disciples that he wasn't a ghost or hallucination but real and in the flesh. The question "what evidence do you have in your own life that Jesus is real" brought out some great discussion. I'm sure more will follow as we continue this semester.
As always, time is short. In less than an hour I'll be attending the student organization fair, representing InterVarsity.
Sorry about the lack of pictures. They'll return once I get my camera charger from home.

A quick, imprtant update.

Sorry again for the lack of updates. Internet connection is still spotty. This is especially true of today but won't be for long...

* I don't have much time today because I just got back from... my job at Starbucks!

* I have to go meet Ann (my supervisor) to talk about, among other things, the large group meeting tonight. We're very excited as Grace Biskie will be delivering the message. She'll be presenting the Gospel in a way that challenges Christians and is relevant and applicable for people who aren't Christians. There will be a call to faith at the end of the night. Please be praying especially for this.

* Our internet conundrums will cease in a week and a half when we move into our new house! Hopefully you've enjoyed "The House on Hazelwood" as much as we have. Stay tuned for Tyson, Jon, and "The Place on Pingre."

Much love, thanks for your prayers and support,

Mike

Freshmen Arrive!

The excitement has been building all week! Monday was Festifall, a time to meet new freshmen at Wayne State's activities fair. Members of the chapter were stationed at a table and wandered the crowd asking new students if they were interested in learning more about a Christian group on campus. We ended up getting the names of 106 students!

Tonight we'll have a "phone-frenzy" to remind every one of those students of our first large-group meeting which will be tomorrow evening at 6:30. There they will hear more about what InterVarsity, what our vision for campus is, and how students lives have been changed. This is an important time for freshmen to know that there is a community that wants to accept them, love them, and develop them into the people God made them to be. For now, I'm praying and ask you to do the same, for two significant relationships with freshmen who are Christians and two who aren't.

Yesterday I was officially hired at Starbucks! Thank God for this position. It allows me to supplement my funds, receive benefits, and develop relationships with students who frequent the store.