Our second year at UVM is quickly coming to an end.  The ladies small groups closed by spending the last couple weeks sharing testimonies, giving words of affirmation, and lifting each other up in prayer.  It was so encouraging to hear the students share about the difference that this Christian community called Chi Alpha has made in their lives.  Monday, April 26 with mark our last worship gathering of the semester, followed by a celebration picnic on Saturday, May 1.

A highlight of the last couple of weeks of ministry has definitely been Chi Alpha’s recent club recognition through UVM’s student government association.  We are especially excited about all the new opportunities that Chi Alpha now has to host events and activities on campus and advertise throughout campus.  Of course the possibilities are endless, but my prayer is that we’d be particularly strategic as Chi Alpha enters a new phase of life at UVM.

Another highlight of the last month has been confirmation that Jessi Stoher will be moving to Vermont in July to join the Chi Alpha staff team as an associate campus minister at UVM.  Jessi is a graduate of Central Washington University, where she was involved with Chi Alpha.  Subsequent to graduation, Jessi spent two year with Chi Alpha at CWU receiving training through their nationally recognized internship program.  Jessi has been working to raise her budget and is nearing her minimum goal.

A final highlight pertains to the Atlantic Coast Student Institute of Campus Ministry (SICM) Conference this May. Six students have signed up to attend this week-long training event offered by Chi Alpha.  We pray that through this event, students will receive a fresh vision and calling to bless UVM and will be better equipped to express Christ’s life through their class work and in their friendships.

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers!

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