“Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.”   (1 Thessalonians 2:8)

Cynthia, a senior at UCLA, enjoyed hanging around students involved in our ministry.  She never officially joined our weekly Bible studies, but would show up at various social events we had.  She was drawn towards the students and their lives, but apprehensive about the Bible.  This past Spring she attended our combined USC/UCLA beach hangout social.  Karena, who is now serving full-time with us, was a Senior with Cynthia last year.  Cynthia and Karena were friends and after the beach social Cynthia decided to spend the night at Karena’s apartment and “try out” church with Karena the following morning.  Before going to church, Karena got out a Bible to give her, which led the two girls into a conversation about the gospel and what it meant to believe in Jesus. Right then and there, she accepted Christ with Karena and then went to the 4th church service she had ever attended!  The      students at UCLA rejoiced, as many of them had been praying for her for years!  Their lives had reflected a love for Jesus and a life of joy and peace that it was only a matter of time before Cynthia came to know Jesus for herself!   We love seeing students transformed by the Gospel and sharing their lives with those around them—an abundant life is hard to ignore!

Happy Thanksgiving from our family!  We are so thankful for your love and prayers for us here in Los Angeles!  Have a blessed Christmas as well!