17 Baptisms, 22 Universities-ACSICM
(May 9-16, Nags Head NC)
This year’s Atlantic Coast Student Institute for Campus Ministry was a great success. Approximately 150 students from 22 universities attended the weeklong training in order to better prepare themselves to effectively share Christ on their campuses and deepen their faith. Students came from from far and near, including Oklahoma, Vermont, and Florida, to study theology, prayer, evangelism and discipleship. The highlight of the week was the baptizing of 17 students in the Atlantic Ocean.
XA Internship Opens This Fall at NCSU
The first North Carolina Chi Alpha internship kicks off this Fall. It will be based out of North Carolina State in Raleigh and will train graduates who sense a call to vocational university ministry. The very first intern? A UNC-Chi Alpha graduate of course! (Above: Julie Rowland-- a four year XA leader is the very first intern.)Please join with us in prayer over the growth and effectiveness of this ministry as we hope to plant many more Chi Alphas through the ministers that the internship produces.
Chi Alpha in Turkey-Spring Break
Top: Our team in front of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. It was once the center of all Christendom. Bottom: Some of our students outside the Blue Mosque. For more information on this trip please contact us directly.
Graduations Already?
We’re not sure what to make of the whole graduate from elementary school or kindergarten initiative. That said, Elijah (K to 1st) and Josiah (5th to 6th) are scheduled to “graduate” this June. Both have done very well in school this year.
In July Josiah will begin Middle School followed quickly by his 5th season of tackle football. Elijah moves into First Grade where he is already above grade level on his reading. He’s just finishing soccer and will likely begin playing baseball in the Fall. Elijah just turned 6 on May 12th. Josiah turns 12 in November.
