I am excited to update you all on how well the school year is going. We have tons of students coming to Focus, tons going to core, and tons starting to study the scripture! The exciting thing is not that we have a lot of people, although that's great. It's kinda easy to fill a room full of people. Serve free pizza and it's a done deal on a college campus. The real EXCITING thing is people are intrigued by the message and call of Jesus and are actively pursuing him! That is so cool. And that is something only God can make happen. Praise to him!!

Another exciting thing is how well our Corefas are doing and how much they are growing already. They have a pretty tall order. Attend all Focus events, a leader meeting every week, plan for core every week, lead core every week, and study the bible with around 3 people. Imagine doing that as an 18 or 19 year old! Crazy, huh? But they can do it! And they are doing it so well. My dad has often said specifically about teenagers that they will not always live up to your expectations but they will almost always live down to them. We set HIGH expectations for these kids. We realize that there will be times they won't meet them, especially at the beginning when they are trying everything for the first time, but I can tell you I have not seen a finer group of student leaders anywhere as I have in Focus. I believe that's due to the high expectations that are set. We believe in these students. Young people can do powerful things for the Kingdom of God and they should be! None of this waiting till they're older business. The time is now, and they are stepping up to the task and doing great things for God!!

Please, please pray for our Corefas and staff. Pray for health, and encouragement, and perseverance. And pray for our campus, that we may reach as many as possible this year through Jesus.

I thank God for you all and your investment in the ministry he has given us. May he bless you greatly!

Brianna