Well, we are off to the races! Students moved on to both UH and HBU campuses on Thursday, Aug. 20. The first two weeks of class have been packed, but we have had fantastic turnouts at all of our welcome events! On Wed. Aug. 26, Kaitlin partnered with Bridges International (another international student ministry) to host the new school year's first international student hangout night with over 90 students in attendance (top right photo). On Mon. Aug. 31, the UH BSM hosted their annual Howdy Party to welcome both American and international students (top left photo).
On Sat. Aug. 22, Mark hosted a Church and Service Fair aimed at plugging in over 200 new freshmen to local churches and service organizations (bottom right photo). On Tues. Sept. 1, Mark also hosted a new Free Lunch at HBU aimed at ministering to and sharing the gospel with commuter students. Mark fed over 130 students (bottom right photo)! It has been two marathon weeks, but we ministered to many college students! Thanks for your prayers and partnering with us to make these efforts happen.
Prayer Requests
- Pray for Mark as he leads Ignite this week, the campus-wide spiritual emphasis week at HBU. Pray for HBU students as they are challenged to grow in their faith or start their faith for the first time!
- Pray for Mark's second Tuesday Free Lunch and that many spiritual conversations are held!
- Pray for energy for Mark and Kaitlin as it has ben a very busy few weeks!
- Pray for the UH BSM Fall Retreat happening this weekend. Kaitlin and the BSM staff are hoping to take a group of 80 American and international students to Bastrop, Texas for a weekend of community, Bible study and fun!
Thanks for your prayers. This is such a HUGE part of the ministry we do on the campus!
-Mark and Kaitlin