A great first half in XA
Top: Ready for Fall Fest. Middle: International Student Dinner at our house. Bottom: Fall Retreat with David Crabtree.
A not so beautiful view
This is the kind of view most students dream of when they get to college. A crisp clear Fall day with a colorful array of foliage painted in the trees. However, late one Saturday night it was anything but the ideal. Struggling with self-worth and depression, David grabbed the rail of this dormitory balcony and slipped over the edge into the night below, hoping to end the pain and loneliness he had endured for so long. As he lay motionless on the ground four stories down, he wondered why he was still alive. He was amazed further to find he was unharmed. Lesser attempts had always resulted in injury before, he thought. That night David met Jesus in a dream and found his way a few days later to Chi Alpha through one of our students. I've been meeting with him one-on-one for the past year and a half. David has consumed God's word, and his identity in Christ, like few I have encountered. He is now on our student leadership team sharing his story; and he is set to both graduate and get married next year. This is why we partner to reach college students.
Sports and school, school and sports
The Fall as been full of activity for our family. Newell boys and sports kind of go hand in hand. It’s what you do. Elijah completed his first season of baseball and did very well. Josiah finished his fifth year of football. Elijah (Warriors) and Josiah (Mavericks) are currently playing basketball. They have both done very well in school. Elijah is reading above grade level; and Josiah is enjoying middle school, where he is part of the robotics and gardening clubs.
Christian Ministry Center Opens at UNC
The North Carolina Study Center (NCSC) opened this Fall on North Campus.
NCSC’s mission is “to welcome the university community into the pursuit of truth and study of scripture through hospitality in cooperation with other ministries.
Chi Alpha has already made weekly use of the facilities for meetings. To have access to a privately owned gathering place on campus is an amazing freedom. We have partnered with the Center for multiple activities.
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