Friday, July 6, 2012

July Prayer Update - Looking Back and Praising God

This month, we are taking some time to look back on all the things the Lord has done in our ministry over the years.  We celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary so it seemed appropriate to celebrate our ministry anniversary as well.  Please join us in praising the Lord for these memories, but also leave a comment to let us know your favorite memories so we can join with you in praising God as well!  If you want to see the printable version, go here, otherwise the body of the letter is below:


Anniversary

12 years ago, two kids from SW VA met, fell in love, and followed God in the great adventure of serving Him in vocational ministry.  We’d like to invite you to join with us in reflecting back on all the Lord has done in our midst since then.  Here are just a few memories.  You may have your own as you’ve walked with us along the way.  If so, please send us a message or give us a call so that we can praise the Lord together for all He has done in your lives and ours through the years!


 
In the Fall of 2000 Sarah began her internship with Cru at Virginia Tech and joined staff the following year.  Then, in the Summer of 2002, we got married and I joined staff as well.  We reported to VT in the fall excited to reach students for Christ, build them up in their faith, and send them out to reach others.
 

We helped launch the first Bridges International student ministry at VT and shared the gospel with many who had never heard it from around the world.  Anderson (middle) was one student who received Jesus as Savior through this ministry.
 

We spent the summer of 2003 in Australia leading the first summer project to the University of Melbourne where we helped start the ministry on that campus that continues today.  
 

Sarah gave overall leadership to the women’s ministry and was the co-director of the movement for a few years. One fun memory was the powder-puff football league she started in order to give women a place to build relationships with their non-believing friends.
 

On May 10, 2006 Aiden was born!
 

Blair led a group of students from VT to East Asia for Spring Break in 2007.  It was an incredible experience to share God’s love with many who have never heard it and open American students’ eyes to God’s heart for the world!
 

April 16, 2007 is a sad day we will never forget.  The massacre at Virginia Tech is far from a highlight, but we want to thank you for all the support and prayers that flooded in for us and our students during the days and weeks that followed.
 

In the Fall of 2007 we moved to Orlando.  The Lake Hart Stint was a wonderful time of growth in the Lord.  The next year we began working to help develop our leaders around the nation and reach students from around the world at Disney.  
 

On April 29, 2009 Addy was born!
 

We joined the 100% Sent national team in the Fall of 2010 and that is where we continue to serve.  It has  been a privilege to give leadership to one of the most important initiatives in the campus ministry ever.  As we equip our students more effectively to impact the world around them upon graduation, our world will truly be changed by these followers of Jesus.  Thank you for your partnership in the journey!

1 comment:

  1. So great to remember with you! Wow! God has done so much....rejoicing with you! Love you guys!!

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