December Letter from the Missionary

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

I thank God for all the support you continually give me and my mission.

In November, I challenged students to think about the purpose of their lives. A lot of students said either they had no purpose or they didn't know what it was yet. For these students, Christianity feels like a set of rules to follow. As we pursue Jesus, we find that He is what we need and that our purpose resides in the incarnate God. I gave a message about this on Nov. 6 to the high school students of Grace Church. Click here to listen.

Here is a snapshot of what else happened in November:


We started a weekly club at Kestrel Heights. The student leaders are excited and taking initiative to represent Christ well at their school.





“The Real” at Hillside is attracting new students and teachers every week looking to discuss spiritual matters.





Regular visits with specific students at school lunches has helped show them that they are cared for, and they feel Christ's love seeking them out.

In His Grip,

Adam

December Student Profile: Blair Tyson

Age: 18
School: Hillside High School

1. How did you come to serve Jesus Christ? Why do you serve Jesus Christ?
“My family taught me about Jesus. I serve him cuz he's the only one that can save me.”

2. How has Jesus changed your life?
“Jesus showed me that he really exists and that miracles really happen.”

3. Who is Jesus?
“Jesus is the son of God and savior of us all.”

4.How is it difficult to be a Christian at Hillside High School?
“It isn't difficult when you let everybody know.”

5.How do you enjoy God? What about Him do you enjoy?
“I enjoy God because he lets me talk to Him like I know Him and He understands.”

6.Do you tell others about Jesus and what he has done? Why or why not?
“Yes, because I think my friends should know what I believe.”

7.What do you like about "The Real"?
“You can be yourself and you don't have to hide who you are.”

8.What is a dream that you have?
“My dream is that hopefully I will have a car, a home, and a steady income and not be stressed about where it all comes from.”

9. What is one thing you have learned that you would like to share with others?
“Jesus can change how you are.”

10. What is the purpose of your life?
“I'm not sure yet.”

December Quick Facts

69% Funds raised of $3,000/month goal
Jan. 6 is the first volunteer meeting for C3
High School Worship Event planned for mid-March

December Personal Update

I hope everyone is looking forward to a wonderful Christmas season! Elizabeth, Jilas, and I visited Kansas for Thanksgiving, but are staying in Durham for Christmas. Jilas is 16 months old on Dec. 9 – he's learned a few baby signs and loves asking for “more” of everything. Elizabeth will be 20 weeks pregnant on Dec. 27 and we will find out the sex of the baby then – we're hoping for a boy or a girl. I've been really enjoying working full-time on my ministry, and I am excited about the Christmas season.

December Prayer Requests

+ God continues to bless and show himself to the students and teachers
+ Finding a bigger place than our 1-bedroom apt. for our growing family
+ Personal strength and devotion to God's will and plan
+ Protection and blessing for our family and ministry
+ Healthy pregnancy for Elizabeth and baby