Hello all! Thursday, April 1st, Club Eternal from Bellflower High put on a great rally during their second lunch period. Club members kicked off the rally with a few Bible trivia questions, and handed out Capri Suns for prizes. After introducing themselves as a club, CSP mentor, James, shared his powerful testimony to the busy lunch crowd. After the testimony, club members performed the “Everything” skit (song by Lifehouse). Photos from the skit shall be on the next post! The performance really quieted down the audience, and many students were attentive and interested in watching what was going on. The rally went really well, and it was a great way to end the Share the Passion week!

I will sing of the steadfast love of the LORD, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 89:1

Dear prayer partner,

We are thanking God for a good week of ministry and fellowship, with each other and the students.

At Cal High’s rally, a Biola student named Fwas shared a deep message with 50+ students.  God had had truly filled the gap in his life, even after abuse, suicide attempts, thievery, and drugs.  Campus light students took initiative by giving their peers 40 tracks, 40 Gospel of John books, and some “The Case for Christ” DVDs.

Fifteen students from four schools were encouraged about the impact they could make on their campus when they met with some mentors at Troy high school.  Sharing Jesus in personal evangelism went well at Fullerton and California High.  Though some students were indifferent to hearing about Jesus, others appreciated taking spirituality seriously.

Really, the work at the schools we have worked with has just begun, and the main work we have done is to open up horizons for a life of outreach for the students. We are praying for God’s continued work at La Habra, California, Western, Fullerton, and Troy High Schools and their student leaders.

For more updates about what happened this week and in CSP, you can subscribe to the story of the week at www.californiaschoolproject.com. Or see specific school updates at www.blog.californiaschoolproject.com.

Thank you for partnering with us in your prayers.  We understand that spiritual victories are accomplished by spiritual means, and prayer is an essential part of developing leaders to make an impact for Christ.

~Team January Project — Michael, Aubrey, Betsy, Danielle, Megan, Mike, Dan, Brandon, Zack, & Daniel

Psalm 89:5 Let the heavens praise your wonders, O LORD, your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones!

This past week Dan and Melissa, CSP Mentors, sat down at Starbucks with Western’s Christian Club leaders and started to dream together. Dan and Melissa divided a piece of paper into seven sections for the months of November through May while students brainstormed. By the end of the meeting Western students had planned out 4 different events, 1 of which is scheduled before Christmas break! Next Semester students are looking to host a rally focused on God’s  love around Valentine’s Day, distribute Christian materials on their campus around Easter,  and outreach to the seniors at their highschool in May!

Even more recently, Western’s Christian club decided to share the gospel with their student body face to face! Club members and CSP members met after school this Friday and scattered across campus, striking up conversations with students about God!

Prayer Requests: “That everything goes smoothly”- Dan, CSP Mentor

Praise: After a while of trying to kick things off, Western is now meeting with CSP mentors regularly. As Dan puts it, “everything is falling into place.”

This week CSP Mentors Dan and Melissa were able to schedule their first meeting with Western High School’s Christian club leaders Marco and Mo! Not only did they schedule their first meeting with Marco and Mo, but Dan and Melissa were able to encourage and befriend them.

 Western’s Christian Club already has 4 guest speakers lined up to speak at the Christian club! Marco and Mo have a great desire to see their entire campus impacted by the word of God and plan to focus largely on outreach this year. 

Prayer Request: Leadership development in Western’s Christian club.

Praises: Marco and Mo are taking great initiative in regards to the 4 upcoming guest speakers, and Dan and Melissa will be meeting with them for the first time this week!

Dan and Melissa, Campus Mentors, met with Western high school’s Christian Club for the first time this last week! The club, according to Dan, has about 30 students, which is definitely more than he expected!

Dan and Melissa are currently struggling in trying to find a good time to meet with Western’s club leaders.

Praise: Western High School is off to a good start with around 30 Christian students already involved! 

Prayer Request: Dan and Melissa finding a convenient to meet with Christian club leaders.