Why New York?

As my last post said, I'm going to be living in New York City for 5 weeks of this summer. I'm so excited! I've never been to the Big Apple before, so it's a little nerve-racking to think about being in such a big city, but it's going to be a great adventure.

I'm going to be going to some different campuses there in NYC to share the Gospel with students. That's also nerve-racking. Even though in America we don't really get physically persecuted for being Christian or trying to help someone see the Light, we still face rejection from loved ones. This really shouldn't slow us down--Christ was rejected. A lot. And He still is. And when I read about martyrs, it makes me realize how blessed I am to live in this country and inspires me to be bolder in my faith. Jesus gave His life so I would be saved from hell and the shackles of sin. The least I could do is devote my life to Him, right?

So that's why I'm going to New York! I want to devote my life to Him and I want to use this summer to go to a place that needs to know Him. I'm in a place in my life where I may never be able to do this again--just take off for 5 weeks in the summer, go to NYC, and proclaim the Gospel to the students there. I don't want to waste another summer.

Throughout the summer, I'll be randomly updating this blog with pictures and videos, lessons I've learned, experiences, etc. So be sure to keep on checking the site!

Here's a great worship song that you should listen to. =]
We Were Made For You - Aaron Gillespie

God Bless,
 Stephanie

Seeds in NYC

Dear Blog Reader,

                This year I am a sophomore at Eastern Kentucky University. Last semester I changed my major to Graphic Communications Management with a minor in Entrepreneurship. I love it so far! Also at school, I am involved in a ministry called Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru). It’s a great organization that has challenged and equipped me to walk closer with God and share my faith boldly. This year, I have had the pleasure of serving the Lord by leading the Outreach Team through Cru. It’s been a joy in my life since we began in August!

                At the beginning of last semester, my Bible study leader Jordan asked me how I was going to use the upcoming summer. She and I both realized the question was a little odd—summer had just gotten over with, but at the same time it was necessary. The rest of the semester I was wrestling with the question. I knew I wanted to use my summer for God’s glory, but I didn’t know exactly how or where that meant. During a winter conference I went to over Christmas break through Crusade, I realized I wanted to go on a summer project. A few days following the conference, I applied to the New York City summer project and a couple weeks later I was accepted!

I will spend 5 weeks of this summer in New York City with other students from campuses around the country. There are over 100 college campuses in New York City and we will be spending our time going to some of them and reaching out to the students. These students come from all over the world with different ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds. This is a major benefit of going to NYC. It gives a unique opportunity to reach a student from an unreached or closed nation. That reached student will hopefully bring it back to their home and begin a Christian movement there. You can potentially reach the entire world from one city!

                In order to participate in this summer project, I will need to raise $4100 to cover the costs. To meet this need, I am asking that you partner with me in two different ways. The first way is through prayer and the second is to support me financially. Would you prayerfully consider partnering with me in this ministry in one or both of those ways?

Whatever amount the Lord leads you to is the right amount. All gifts are tax-deductible and checks should be made out to Campus Crusade for Christ. However, if the Lord does not lead you to be part of my support team, I would greatly appreciate prayer as I raise support and while I’m in New York.

Thank you for your consideration in helping me reach people for Christ in New York City this summer. 

God bless!

Stephanie Scrivner

My Bible study leader, Jordan, and me at
our Bible Study Christmas party.