Campus Outreach: Project Galveston
And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me." Luke 9:23
I was born and raised Christian. I even gave my life to Christ in February of 2010.
Why did I get baptized? The answer to that was simple; everyone else in my family were already Christian so I might as well follow their lead. I lived for six years after that not knowing the true meaning behind being a Christian. I was constantly angry and hurt and heart-broken and filled with lust and the list goes on... and on… I was poor but God provided; I was weak but God made me strong; I was broken but God mended my broken pieces, and through all this, I knew it had to be God because I could not make it through those rough, …show more content…
Project Galveston is a 9-week summer training program that is designed to provide an opportunity for college students to participate in a summer of spiritual training that will prepare them to walk with the Lord for a lifetime. The aim is to grow as a Christ-Centered leader with real world applications. The students work full-time jobs while participating in weekly project-wide rallies, evangelistic outreaches, corporate worship, socials, and discipleship groups. The investment of 9 weeks during the summer is designed to help college students to grow in their personal relationships with God and learn how to impact others for Jesus Christ. Each student will be involved in a local church during their time in Galveston, Texas. The dates for Project Galveston will be July 1-August 1, 2017. The cost of Project Galveston is $1,700 (rent, materials, and …show more content…
After much wrestling and even more prayer, confirmation came. I want to give God my time and my trust. I have decided to give my summer to Him. It is an intense environment with people I will build relationships with that are truly in love with God and seeking for his will to be manifested in their lives.
So, this is where you and I come together. I am trusting the Lord for provision. If you are in any way moved by my words or my story, don't ignore it. I ask you to please make a contribution to my life so that I may in return impact the lives of others through Jesus. God can be loud but he is often soft. I urge you to pray and listen closely to his voice. You are being called to be used and answer a
I was born and raised Christian. I even gave my life to Christ in February of 2010.
Why did I get baptized? The answer to that was simple; everyone else in my family were already Christian so I might as well follow their lead. I lived for six years after that not knowing the true meaning behind being a Christian. I was constantly angry and hurt and heart-broken and filled with lust and the list goes on... and on… I was poor but God provided; I was weak but God made me strong; I was broken but God mended my broken pieces, and through all this, I knew it had to be God because I could not make it through those rough, …show more content…
Project Galveston is a 9-week summer training program that is designed to provide an opportunity for college students to participate in a summer of spiritual training that will prepare them to walk with the Lord for a lifetime. The aim is to grow as a Christ-Centered leader with real world applications. The students work full-time jobs while participating in weekly project-wide rallies, evangelistic outreaches, corporate worship, socials, and discipleship groups. The investment of 9 weeks during the summer is designed to help college students to grow in their personal relationships with God and learn how to impact others for Jesus Christ. Each student will be involved in a local church during their time in Galveston, Texas. The dates for Project Galveston will be July 1-August 1, 2017. The cost of Project Galveston is $1,700 (rent, materials, and …show more content…
After much wrestling and even more prayer, confirmation came. I want to give God my time and my trust. I have decided to give my summer to Him. It is an intense environment with people I will build relationships with that are truly in love with God and seeking for his will to be manifested in their lives.
So, this is where you and I come together. I am trusting the Lord for provision. If you are in any way moved by my words or my story, don't ignore it. I ask you to please make a contribution to my life so that I may in return impact the lives of others through Jesus. God can be loud but he is often soft. I urge you to pray and listen closely to his voice. You are being called to be used and answer a