In this time of Advent, followers of Jesus Christ remember and expect. We remember God’s goodness and faithfulness to us. This includes the blessings that he pours out specifically on individuals, as well as the “once for all” gift in his son, Jesus Christ (e.g. 2Cor. 5:14-15; Heb. 10:10; 1Pet. 3:18). We also expectantly wait for Jesus’ return, and the consummation of the redemption of all things (e.g. Rom. 8:22-25; 2Pet. 3; Rev. 21&22) already begun through the fully efficacious sacrifice Jesus made (e.g. Col. 1:19-20). With that in mind, I want to share some photos of God’s faithfulness and goodness this semester and a few expectant hopes for next semester!
Remembering
Students at our apartment after SNF
Donald Miller at Kenyon, speaking about Faith and Politics before the election.
Koinonia hosted a Thanksgiving Dinner for over 50 Kenyon Maintenance and Custodial Staff
Expecting
In the last newsletter I wrote about the Lighthouse Statement for the student leaders. It focuses on commitment to each other to be better disciples of Christ including loving God and loving others. This necessarily involves intentionality. Whether they know it or not the student leaders impact their peers’ lives. I expectantly hope that next semester, by God’s Holy Spirit, we would be able to focus on being aware of how they already can and do impact their peers, so that they would intentionally love their peers better as they serve Jesus.
Last Semester I did a “Seekers Group” book study of Donald Miller’s Blue Like Jazz. I met with two students weekly to discuss this memoir of Miller’s life and faith. I hope to do another “Seekers Group” next semester, looking more specifically at the life of Jesus. Jesus changes people’s lives, and I expect him to move powerfully next semester, transforming more Kenyon students’ lives!
Lastly, God has provided for us over these past years. We trusted his call to this ministry, and we believe that he has not called us here without knowing how he would provide for us. That being said, we’ve always had a goal of $2000 per month. Out of God’s goodness to us through your generosity we have been able to continue God’s Kingdom work here at Kenyon, but we have never had 100% of our monthly goal through pledges. From time to time, we receive a full paycheck, but more often than not we do not.
I wait in hopeful expectation that this coming semester, THROUGH YOU, God will fully fund this ministry every month! Once we receive 100% in pledges, we will be able to better focus on serving Kenyon students, and less about monthly bills; we will be able to offer the students more resources (e.g. books, music, experiences, etc.) to help them grow. If you are interested in partnering in this ministry, please contact us or begin sending gifts (see below for both)! This is an opportunity for you to minister to Kenyon students and to us. I thank Jesus and you in advance for the support I know he will provide through you!
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