Making every moment count

       There is a show on A&E called, “The First 48”. Each episode depicts one or more homicides in different cities, showing detectives using every tool they have at hand to identify suspects and solve the case. The detectives have 48 hours to discover a lead, or else the chances of solving the case are cut in half, also earning the show its name “The First 48”. If you haven’t seen it, you can imagine the drama and hard work that unfolds as they make the most of every precious hour of that time.

       The college ministry version of “The First 48” would be called “The First 6 Weeks.” Each Fall semester we are presented with a unique opportunity. Statistics show us that in the first 6 weeks that 75% of freshmen college students are open to hearing and considering the Gospel. After the first 6 weeks, that number drops significantly and only goes lower the next 4 years. In fact, the first 2 weeks are even more crucial as incoming freshmen will cling to any form of friendship they can find. No matter what that common bond may be, they are eager for relationships and by 6 weeks, wherever these freshmen are plugged in is most likely where they will stay for their 4 years of college. In fact, we see about 50% of our new students who get involved with Cru come from people we meet during the first 6 weeks.

       As you can see this is a critical and exciting time for us as the harvest is ripe! So we are asking you to join us in prayer. Below is a schedule of events that we have going on during “Welcome Week” at SFA. These events are what we will be using to meet and connect with students. Our heart is that we can share the Gospel with them, and help them plug into a community of people who will help them pursue Jesus.

       It is amazing how the Lord can use something as simple these events to draw people to Him. Last year at our event, “Welcome Back Flapjack” free pancakes, we met a girl named Megan who didn’t know Jesus. She connected with our staff and student girls. They shared the Gospel with her and became good friends. By Winter Conference in January she placed her faith in Christ. By May she was off for a summer serving the Lord on summer project. This August she is a key leader in our movement. And we are eternally grateful for how God uses free pancakes. Thank you for praying for God to use us!