Showing God's Love on Campus

Recently our student have been slightly upset about a group of ministers that travel around and "preach" at different campuses.  These preachers have a large sign that says "God hates...." and then a list.  The "preaching" consist of pointing at students at they walk by and say they are going to hell because and then make up a reason.  This type of "preaching" causes a lot of students to be upset and tends to lump all Christians in the "do not talk to" category.   The interesting part of this group is that they never tell people how to be right with Jesus.

As we were praying about a good way to share with people God's love and develop relationships, something was laid on our hearts.  How can we share God's love?  How can we undo the damage that has been done?  And this is what we came up with:



We stood out on a damp day with signs proclaiming God's love.  We didn't shout at people or belittle them, but were there to make friends and let them know that there is a way to be right with Jesus.  It was fun to have people thank us and encourage us and even visit with us.  Pray with us as we continue this portion of our ministry.

God has called us to make disciples, not just to witness.  Sometimes making disciples means showing love, even to those who are unlovely (they need it the most).

Rmans 2:4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?

What will stop us?

This last 8 months has been taken up with the fact of raising finances to continue the ministry at CMU. If we don't raise the funds there has been talk of "termination". While we have been underfunded for years, we have never missed a house payment or late on bills (only when I misplaced them). God has always provided. Now our national leaders need to see that God does provide.

If I don't raise the remaining $750 per month in the next 3 months the ax will fall. Will that stop us? I know that we will continue on wherever we land, but the work at CMU will suffer. The relationships that have been built, the house for ministry is in question, not to mention all the students who would be affected.

I have made calls and appointments, visited with alumni and pastors. The good news is that alumni are standing with us to keep this ministry going. Where are we going to get the rest of the finances? Only God knows. Keep praying and trusting. It is in His hands.