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Every year, across the country, millions of college students graduate. Many have their sights set on what this world values most, and they make it their mission to pursue them.
But what if these students were embarking on the mission of God? What if they were “on mission” to make the world more how God intended it to be, helping people everywhere be restored to a relationship with Jesus?
That’s Cru’s mission: to see lifelong laborers for Christ raised up and sent to the world to proclaim the good news of Jesus. Winter Conference is one place where, time and again, we have seen students grasp a greater vision for their lives.
Last December, 616 students gathered in Minneapolis from Kansas to Wisconsin for Winter Conference! Minneapolis was one of four cities that hosted a total of 2,536 students for Winter Conferences this year.
We worshiped King Jesus together. We were challenged by the Word of God, as our speakers called us to a life more in line with the Scriptures. Students were equipped to share the good news of Christ in each of the four cities that hosted a Winter Conference. They were sent out to take steps of faith and initiate spiritual conversations. Through those that were sent out during the conference to communities around them, 41 people who heard the gospel indicated decisions for Jesus!
While each student experienced Jesus in a personal and unique way, here are a few of the things they shared from the week:
“I have a new passion for sharing the gospel and a reignited passion for God’s Word. I feel so encouraged going into the new year and ready to step out onto campus being a light for Christ.” —Anonymous
“Before coming I had felt very distant from God and felt like I was becoming a lukewarm Christian. This renewed my faith!” —Faith, junior
“I literally became a Christian today.” —Nate, senior
“I was greatly challenged at the outreach and was so excited to see my team taking steps of faith together. While I was sharing what Jesus means to me, I realized I was doing what scared me so much, and it was actually very fun to just get to chat with people! It gave me a new perspective on evangelism!” —Bethany, senior
“I am eager to go out and do what God has called me to.” —Ayana, sophomore
We rejoice for the awesome ways God is at work in students’ lives. He is changing hearts and raising up lifelong laborers for the Kingdom of God. Thank you so much for your partnership, your prayers, and your generosity that make that possible!
Dylan and Leslie Sullivan
PRAYER REQUESTS from Dylan and Leslie:
Pray students would be excited to implement what they learned at Winter Conference.
Praise that students are excited to share their faith.
Pray students’ evangelism efforts would be fruitful.
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Dear Friends,
On behalf of all of us at Cross-Lines, thank you so much for your recent generous donation!
YOU allow us to provide our life-changing programs and services to those in need in our community.
We are serving more people than ever before…thanks to YOUR support. Thanks to YOU, programs like our Community Market are meeting the needs of the community.
In 2021, Cross-Lines served more than 26,000 people experiencing hunger through the market. Thank you for being a beacon of hope in our community. We value you and the difference you make!
We hope you and your loved ones have a happy and healthy 2022!
With appreciation,
Susila Jones, Executive Director
