Hey everyone,
I sit here writing this blog highly anticipating the next few weeks in front of me. I'll be leaving tomorrow to embark on my 2nd summer project with Campus Crusade for Christ. Last summer I went to San Diego, California for 10 weeks and it was truly an amazing experience. I learned alot about myself and even more about life. My horizons were broadened and I really began to see that living as a Christian in this world is a lifestyle, not a 1-and-done decision. I learned that there are thousands of people, many of them in our neighborhoods, places of work, and friend groups who do not recognize God's love for them and the satisfaction and happiness that comes through a relationship with Him.
Coming back home last summer I felt refreshed and ready to take on the school year. Throughout that year, I began to realize that although my horizons had expanded, my heart for the world had not. Serving on the "Prayer and World Vision" team in San Diego may have played a part in that, but really I just realized how narrow my scope of the world was and still is. This summer I will be traveling to Melbourne, Australia with Campus Crusade for Christ on an international summer project. Unlike last summer, this trip will only last 6 weeks, and I won't be getting a job. The focus of this project is campus life, and reaching out to the students in the Melbourne university system. Our goal is to make contacts with people and plug them into the very new movement in Australia(which by the way was started in a large part due to Tech grads seeing a need in Australia). We will also be talking with people and seeing where they stand on issues of spirituality and religion. I'm very excited to see what this summer has to offer, although I could do without the 15+ hour plane ride from LA to Melbourne.
I will be trying to update the blog at least once a week, but with limited internet access and a busy schedule I'm not going to make any promises.
Please pray for me and the group(there are around 15 of us). We will need prayers for adjusting to the time changes and culture, as well as for the work we'll be doing on campuses and around the city of Melbourne. Thanks so much for all of your support and I can't wait to talk to you all in August.
Allen
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Good luck, Allen....I'm sure this will be quite an amazing trip and we're all proud of the work you do and the lives your group undoubtedly touches. We will stay tuned for the exciting details as they unfold and I look forward to seeing the pictures when you return.
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Howdy Allen,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic adventure this promises to be! Thank you so much for doing another blog. It's just fascinating to read about all the new things you are encountering and your reactions. Don't worry about updating all the time - there'll be plenty of time to play with your computer when you get back. Best wishes and take care -
Love, Auntie Nancy
Allen
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for you as you follow in obedience to Jesus's final command that we go into all nations and spread the Gospel. It becomes a very small world when we see that all people, no matter, where they live are hungry for a filling of God's love. I will be checking to read how it is unfolding...so, please, please update as much as you can. Blessings follow obedience so I just know you and the people you are serving will be blessed beyond measure by this effort.
Rhonda Blackburn
Hey Albo,
ReplyDeleteRichard and I look forward once again to what has become our favorite Summer reading---your blog adventures! The prayers of your family and friends follow you always...wherever you may roam! Blessings to you and your group who travel as our brother Jesus did..in the spirit of love and peace.
Love you!
R & R
Hey Allen:
ReplyDeleteI am in prayer for you in Australia. I am hearing exciting things about the spiritual hunger of young people in Australia. Please go with the love and prayers of the people at the Williamson Road Church of the Brethren. I can't wait to hear about your 6 weeks in this place. God Bless,
Pastor Mike
hello love!
ReplyDeletehaha, anyway, seriously, im so stoked that you are here and that God has moved in your heart to come out here and help us out in getting SL going our campus', i will definitely be praying for you as you are here, and know that anything at all, you can ask me, im not far away!
x o
-em