Fall of 09 is under way!

We have been back in full swing here at the USM BSU now for about a week. We have hosted every new USM international student here in our building, trained and prepped leaders for the upcoming year and we've even done a ropes course a Challenge Country. 28 students leaders have taken on the task of serving their fellow USM students. It has been a privilege to be a part of this team. Laura Bullock is our BSU President. She's a senior from Florida and a Film major. She has such a heart to see Jesus worshipped on our campus and around the world. This is going to be a special year. Would you please pray for us? Here are some suggestions on how to pray for us:

• Our students leaders are still students. They will be juggling their time. Please pray that they will choose to use their time in a way that glorifies Christ.
• Survival Weekend is coming up this weekend. Please pray for our speaker (Ken Hester) and our family group leaders as they serve their "families" of new students.
• Please pray that God will continue to send out students. 30 USM students were out this past summer. We hope to hit 50 next summer.
• Pray for the BSU staff (Lloyd, Kris and Lori). Pray for us as we lead. Pray that our desire alone is that Christ be glorified. We have already had some things come up that are causing some problems. Pray that we not lose focus.
• Pray for lost USM students. Those who have never heard about Jesus, those who are religious and those who raise a defiant fist to God. Please pray for them.

These are a few requests. I may add more later. Thank you for keeping up with us!