Commonly on campus, we meet students that are hesitant to be a part of a faith tradition that has inflicted harm on others (think: The Crusades, colonization, the residential school system, etc). Through the generous gift of a partnering church, we were able to host an outreach-oriented speaker event that addressed this common barrier to the Christian faith!
On March 13 & 14 at UWaterloo and Laurier, we provided space to hear from a trained apologist, have discussion around a table, and ask questions. (O and have some food!) We were so thankful to see over 130 students come out to these two events, and would invite you to pray for the connections and follow-up taking place as a result. Our speaker, Wesley, was encouraged to have many non-Christian students come up to him after the event at UW who were open, curious, and willing to engage and ask questions.
Please pray over the Christian and non-Christian students who participated in this event, and for those we are following up with who wanted to know more about our club or the Christian faith. Pray also for future opportunities of this nature - to engage with the broader campus community in a hospitable, trusted way in matters of the Christianity.
A Baptism!
Earlier this school year, we shared with you how Simon* became a Christian after spending time with Christian students in the Power to Change community. Through their witness, and the Spirit’s work in Simon's life, he decided to put his faith in Jesus as Saviour and Lord, and began to follow Him! Today, we can celebrate that he was baptized at a local church and publicly testified to Christ’s saving work in His life on Sunday, March 24th!
After the baptism, a family at his church invited Simon and about 50 of his friends over to celebrate. Some of those friends are not Christians and this was another opportunity for people to know Jesus. It is so exciting to partner with the local church to help people grow as disciples of Jesus.
Please continue to pray for Simon, those discipling him as a new believer, and for our community - that we would be a space for lost students to find their way Home. Thanks for your part in making these stories possible!
FAMILY FUN!
