The Harvest Surely Is Plentiful I arrived in New York On September 4, and have been going non-stop since then! I knew that there is a lot of work to be done, but knowing and experiencing are two different things. I have been able to sit in on a remarkable new venture initiated by one of our board members to get the pastors of the city to come together once a week and pray. It was amazing to see the group grow from about 8-9 to more than 30 pastors and spiritual leaders, all with the simple and humble goal to seek God's heart together and pray and lift up one another. I also finished compiling a survey taken among ministry leaders and students to paint a picture of the spiritual atmosphere in NYC. It has already been distributed to the ministry leaders in the city and has had profound results. One leader told us that it has helped him raise more funds for his ministry, as well as mark out clear ministry goals from the national office that directly address the needs outlined by the survey. When I heard that, it made the hours and hours of work seem like a drop in the bucket when compared with our goals. If you would like, click here to see the summary. In all my free time (said in all facetiousness), I am helping to set up campus ministry prayer groups across the city, organize and meet with student leaders to plan for more harvesting events like One Cry, build a new database, oh yeah, and continue to look for a place to live (I am still boarding with my boss' family outside the city). I knew it would be busy, but this is beyond all my expectations! As I was talking to a friend, she noticed how tired I was (I actually was sprawled out all over her couch like a limp noodle, with my attention to the conversation wavering in and out between drowsing), she aske me an interesting question. She remarked on how exhausted I was and how much more things I had to do, my disappointments in my housing search, and just the extreme amount of work to be done and she, "Is it worth it?" It took me about two seconds to think about it. I told her that I believe so fully in the vision of Campus Renewal Ministries and the calling that God has given me for this time, that even through the ups and the downs, I'm certain this is where I am supposed to be. I am one called to this harvest, regardless. How about you? | | | Annual Banquet - A New Venture!
October 20, 2011, Campus Renewal Ministries will be hosting our annual President's fundraising banquet at the Mansion at Judges Hill on Rio Grande Street. This year, there is also a silent auction with wonderful gift packages and keepsakes. As well as updating
you on the work of CRM throughout the year, Jeremy will also be revealing an exciting new venture that will be happening nationwide. Go to www.campusrenewal.org/austinbanquet to get more information and to register for a ticket today - I sure hope to see you there! | | Visit With Me Speaking of Austin ;), I am here for the next couple of weeks, preparing for the banquet, tying up loose ends and fundraising. I would love to chat and catch up with those in the city, so please, give me a call, text or email, and we'll get together! Thank you so much for all your support and prayers! Much Love, Akpene | | |
