Who do you say I am?

Most of our leadership team still smiling after five hours of serving students, their families, and the university during move-in.

 It is a great pleasure to minister alongside such committed Christ followers at UNC. They give up breaks, study times, even a simple stroll across campus, to minister to those around them.
    They are kind, humble, loving, seekers of the truth. And as such they are bright lights of the gospel in a spiritually dark place.
     Thank you for lifting us all up in your prayers, giving, and friendship. We have seen 30% growth numerically this semester; but more importantly we have seen great spiritual growth and opportunity to answer the question of “who is Jesus?” Rest assured, we are endeavoring to see Christ revealed and known across Chapel Hill.

Pre-K, football, cousins and all things boys 

First day of school! (pre-K)

Josiah making a play (#22)

Cousins!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      It’s Fall in the Newell household. And that means football. Josiah and the Mighty Eagles have had a great season thus far. Si plays linebacker, punter, and wherever else he is needed. Hard to believe he turns 10 years old this November. He has continued to excel at school, especially in math.   Yes, it’s official! Elijah has started school. He is in the pre-K class at Fayetteville Elementary and absolutely loves it. He even teased Josiah (who was home on break) that he had to stay home while Elijah got to go to school. His favorite thing? Snack of course.

Meeting Travelers On The Road Less Journeyed

 From helping freshmen to move in, Fall Fest, and meeting students in the Pit by the student union, Chi Alphans have challenged themselves and others to choose God’s Road Less Traveled. We’ve been exploring who God is, who we are, and who we are with Christ. One of our seniors, who is new to XA, says this is the fellowship she has been wanting for over three years at UNC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On The Hill-Spring Update

Does University Ministry Make A Difference?

“In Chi Alpha I’ve learned that God accepts me for who I am; and I’ve been challenged to be who I should be.”-- Zawadi
     “Through Chi Alpha we are making connections (with people) that our culture says aren’t supposed to be made.”-- Lauren

“I’ve never seen a group of people like this. Chi Alpha has given me a better glimpse of the Kingdom.”--Christian
     “Through Chi Alpha God has been killing the ‘Perfect Me'. I am no longer letting school (achievement) define who I am.”--Julie

 

Baptisms at Atlantic Coast student training. God is stirring this generation!

God Is Breaking Out Into The Open

Micah 2:13 “He who opens the breach goes up before them; they break through and pass the gate, going out by it. Their king passes on before them, the Lord at their head.”

One of our leaders(Zawadi) was leaving a class recently when a muslim student, who arrived on campus from the Middle East the night before, asked her for directions. Zawadi was the first person this student connected with at UNC. Since that encounter these two have become friends and had multiple faith conversations. Other students have built relationships with gay, atheistic , and agnostic students. God is breaking out into the open one life, one divine appointment at a time. Pray for continued boldness and courage in our students.
 

Last day of classes Chi Alpha barbeque at UNC

Fundraising

We are truly blessed by your partnership in reaching this generation through society’s most critical juncture-- the university.
     Together we have seen many lives impacted, and destinies changed. We are believing God for so many more. Over the course of our first two years at UNC, our level of support has diminished
     In order for us to continue reaching students, we need to raise an additional $700 per month to help cover ministry related expenses.
     Partnerships are all about relationships. We value yours highly; but we also need to find additional partners and financial support for the ministry.
     Would you consider recommending us to like-hearted people you know, or an increase in giving?

Students worshiping at ACSICM

 Atlantic Coast SICM

This past May 12th through 18th we hosted 140 college students and staff from 16 universities in Nags Head, NC for the Atlantic Coast Student Institute of Campus Ministry (ACSICM).
     These students left their campuses immediately following the end of the semester to train in areas of Theology, Evangelism, Relationships and Small Group Leadership.
     Chi Alpha Campus Missionaries from as far north as Vermont, and as far south as Florida, taught on how to reach one’s community for Christ.
     We even had four students get baptized! (See front page) Now is not the time to shake our head and complain about this generation’s moral and spiritual decline. Rest assured that God is truly raising up a generation for these days. And they are responding!

                                                                                                                                                                         Josiah & Elijah

 “The Boys” continue to grow into amazing followers of Christ. Elijah turned 4 on May 12th, and usually won’t let anyone pray at dinner or devotions before he does.
     Josiah is learning through Bible study and church every day the person that God wants him to be. He is just finishing up the 3rd grade, where he made A/B Honor Roll the entire year.
     Both boys played soccer this Spring. Josiah is already signed up for football in the Fall.                                  On the Foster Care front
     We have submitted our family for consideration to Social Services for a number of children. To this point we have not been a match. Please keep us and the boys in prayer as we continue to seek the right opportunity for our family in the adoption process.