Hey friends!
I hope your summers have been just as rejuvenating as mine has! I’ve
been praying about what to tell you in this newsletter since summers are
so unique on staff with Cru. If I’m not on a mission trip (summer
project) or taking classes, most of the summer consists of planning and
preparing for the new academic year, connecting with students, and
encouraging them to walk closely with Jesus.
As you already know, this summer consisted of classes at the Institute
of Biblical Studies in Orlando. August however, was very strategic.
Just two weeks ago, I finished my New Staff Development Curriculum and
then went to the Jersey Metro staff retreat. This year we have one new
intern coming to
Kean University, Joel Aponte
(pictured right with Jon & Mario - Kean Cru student leaders), and two part-time female staff for the North and the South parts of the
Jersey Metro team. Please pray for
Joey & Jenn Sforza (pictured left) who have been raising their financial support for two years and have not yet reported to full-time campus work.
We
need them in the Urban region, especially at Jersey City University and
Kean! Just following the retreat, we had one full week of staff
meetings 10-4 everyday to pray, strategically plan, have devotions, and
set goals for the entire state. I’m so excited to see what God is going
to do at Kean University!
This week is already the first week at Kean University for incoming freshmen.
Upperclassmen move in on Friday and classes start on Tuesday, Sept.
4th. Please pray for the Kean Cru leaders to continue to prioritize
their relationships with Jesus as the semester begins to unravel and
that be an overflow of their service to the King. These leaders truly
love Jesus and want to see His kingdom expanded here, but it can be
often difficult to keep that a priority when there are so many other
things fighting for their attention as students with jobs other
responsibilities. Please pray for me as well as I take on more
responsibility with multiple students and ministries in the Urban
section of New Jersey, that I may keep Jesus as the focus of my time and
affection. :)
These leaders will be coming together on September 14th with Christian
student leaders from around the state ministry. Please pray that God
will give them wisdom to learn what to do at Kean to reach their
community here with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Thanks for your prayers
and financial support, which encourages us all as we prepare! :)
Working alongside Christ,
Tabitha Morales
