As the National Field Director Joseph connects regularly with staff around the nation to encourage, train and develop them within their ministries.  One couple (Magdy and Rima) work here in Southern California reaching out to to Muslim refugees who have come to America through the diversity immigrant visa program. The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (Lottery Visa) makes up to 50,000 immigrant visas available annually out of over 20 million applicants globally, drawn from random (lottery) selection among all entries to individuals who are from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.

Joseph met recently with Magdy and Rima and they shared with him about their monthly gatherings in their home.  In addition to the families who attend regularly, they had two new Muslim families come into their home; a mother and her daughter with two little children and an Egyptian family with three teenagers who came from Dubai. After the dinner Magdy shared more about the gospel with everyone in attendance and  two young men came up to them. One of them started the conversation by asking Magdy and Rima who Jesus was for them. This was a perfect time to share the Gospel and share with them that they are always available and open for discussions.

After they explained Jesus’ love and all He did for us and it is a gift to every person, he asked, “Didn’t Jesus tell you that there was someone coming after Him? (They were hinting that it was    Mohamad their prophet.) Magdy answered, “YES! Jesus told us and sent His Holy Spirit who will stay with us forever and he added, “no human or prophet can stay with us forever!!!” They were    silent. Magdy continued, “If we believe in Jesus and accept Him in our hearts as our savior we are saved and will have eternal life with Him.” 

Magdy was invited to lunch with the young man, and he initiated a conversation about the holiness and the love of God and about our sinful nature which separates us from God. He challenged him to search for the solution. Magdy and the young man continue to meet and have deep conversations.  Please pray he would come to know Jesus as his Savior.

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Cru Church Movements West Cohort

In the years past, Joseph was the West Regional Director and oversaw the West Cohort. Now as the National Field Director he oversees Doug Meyerdirk (Left Middle square), who is the new West Regional Director. We are located in several cities as we partner with churches to reach people for Christ. 

Please pray …

· Pauline—she has many relationships with Muslim women and serving in the Huntington Beach area. Pray for relational evangelism as she continues to share Christ with the Muslim community.

· Keith & Susan—they are working with a couple of Filipino churches located in Northridge and Long Beach. Their heart is to partner with the churches to reach the Gen Z in the local high schools and colleges. They are seeing people come to Christ as God is working powerfully across the US with the Gen Z generation.

· Darren & Alicia—they are Cru missionaries from China who have come back to the States to work with Chinese Churches in the Denver area. Pray for them as they transition back to the states and     partner with the churches in evangelism and discipleship.

Steve & Becky—they go to Saddleback Church and are part of the Missions team. They are reaching out to the city of Santa Ana with multiple church plants in the Hispanic community. Please pray for the church plants as they reach out to the under resourced, urban communities

Family Update

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. (1 Chronicles 16:34)

So thankful for the Lord’s steadfast love and care.  We recently celebrated Jessica’s 21st Birthday, Aleeya is finishing up 8th grade and we are in prayer and decision for High School! We are thankful for the continual prayers for us and our family as everyone continues to grow!

 Thank you for your continual prayers and support to us here as we minister withing Los Angeles and nationwide.  Helping to train and disciple leaders, plant churches and serve trafficked and exploited women through sharing the love of Jesus and providing resources and hope.  We are so thankful.