Autumn Retreat! Get Amongst It!

We got back from Autumn retreat this weekend, and now that I have internet I thought I'd update on that and the past week.

Autumn retreat: We had heaps of fun partnering with the Street Church. The theme was community, so we spent time looking at the purpose of Christian community. Everywhere in the bible that there is an intentional community in the Bible, it is for the express purpose of showing God's glory. So as a community we spent time in prayer for our ministry and impact on campus and in Wellington. We also got to do team-building activities and hear testimonies of those who have been impacted by student life. I got to know three young women really well; Joane, Jessana, and Sarah who are all keen to get plugged in to student life. I am really looking forward to mentoring these girls and growing in faith alongside them.

making a pyramid at Autumn Retreat

Last week: In the evenings we've been making phone calls to set up appointments with students who want to know more about faith, growing closer to God, or about our organization. We meet with students and have conversations about the gospel, about having a relationship with Christ, and if they are keen we get them plugged into a bible study. It has been fun to see where people's schedules fit together and organize bible studies and connect with women. Their desire to know the Lord breaks my heart and gives me hope for the city of Wellington!