Hello friends and family! It's that time again where I reflect back and am in complete awe of how God chooses to use me: a twenty-one year old Sac State student...to reach the world. Crazy right? Before I dive in, let me update you on my past semester.
Fall 2012
I am so encouraged by Fall 2012 at Sac State. There were so many ministry highlights but I would just like to share a few. I have been overseeing the Weekly Meeting Team for Cru and God answered a big prayer of ours by establishing a team of people who are excited for reaching our campus on Wednesday nights. It's been cool to see younger students take ownership of the meetings and be excited about how God can use them.
My favorite highlights come through my experience as an RA. Three of my residents attended Fall Retreat and one was led to Christ by another Cru woman. That resident wasn't even sure if she could go to Fall Retreat. Finances were an issue but we figured it out and she joined us. It was incredible to see the joy that she had when she realized that she was able to have a personal relationship with God through Jesus. When was the last time you were STOKED about your salvation? That was great!
My discipler, Caellin, has challenged me to have spiritual conversations with each of my residents and we have been doing Soularium with them. This semester, we had a great conversation with a resident on a Friday morning and I got to learn so much about her life. After hearing about her beliefs, she allowed me to share what I know is true and what the Bible says is true about who God is. She was eager to hear how to have a relationship with God---she had never known anything other than trying to do enough good things to make Him happy. She prayed to receive Christ that morning!
I do not say these things to brag or to build up my spiritual resume. I say these things to thank God for how he has used me-to show how powerful He is in a weak person like me. God moves in the hearts of people all around us. We are called to go and make disciples of ALL nations (Matthew 28:19). With that being said, Summer 2013 will take me to East Asia!!!!
Being Sent to East Asia
Let me back up a little and tell you how this happened. Back in October I was with James (Cru Intern at Sac State and a friend) planning a leadership meeting. We were chatting and he asked me, "Have you considered going on an International Summer Project this summer." My answer, "No...but I guess I can start thinking about it." That got my gears going. I seriously hadn't given it any though. I was graduating...and that was as far as I had figured out.
Cru at Sac State has been looking to partner with an international location. We thought we had one figured out but late in November, it fell through. We knew James was going to lead a project...we just didn't know where. Monday of finals week, I get a call from Caellin and our conversation went something like this: "Hey Auds, how's finals? We found out where we're sending students this summer...East Asia. In order for Cru at Sac State to fully lead the project, James needs a female Co Project Director...we think you should do it." My response: "Really? OK!" In two minutes, I went from having no idea where we were going...to leading a project. Crazy. We had no clue in October when James asked me to consider going on a project, that we would end up leading one together. Funny funny.
James and I will be attending a training in Denver this January to be equipped with all we need to know to lead the project. What I know so far is that we will be heading to East Asia in June and will be focusing on two campuses there. I am beyond excited to see what adventures lay ahead and to see God still in the heart of East Asia students. Here are some things you can be praying for:
1. OPD-James and I are looking for someone to be our Operations Director (handle finances) for the trip.
2. A team! We would love to see 20 students from Sac State and Arizona State join us.
3. Wisdom-that James and I can lead with wisdom as we make decisions for our team.
Winter Conference is next week and then a few short days after that, we're heading to Denver!!
Thank you for investing in my life as God uses me to invest in the lives of others. Can't wait to keep you posted!
