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!

As we begin this week of the January Project many exciting and interesting happenings arose. To start the first night of January Project, 1/17/10, CSP members met at Starbucks and God began His work. God specifically drew CSP mentor Zach DeVesta aside to speak to a struggling individual about the Lord. The resulting conversation consisted of a testimony of a broken man who had lost all hope in the grace of Jesus Christ.

Thursday, November 12th, La Habra Christian Club watched over 80 students enter the classroom where they hosted their first event of the year! Brandon, a Christian club leader, invited his youth pastor to speak to students about the gospel. Joel, Brandon’s youth pastor, talked to students about his testimony and how God has transformed his life. The event took place at lunch time and pizza was provided for all the attendees! When Joel completed his message, students were invited back to the Christian Club next Thursday! Christian Club leaders Brandon, Bonnie and Kim are excited to see the students return next week!

Bonnie and Kim, student leaders of La Habra’s Girls Bible study, have been advertising the Bible study everyday this past week over the morning announcements! This past Tuesday, November 17th, 8 new girls attended the Bible Study! This is a direct answer to prayer! Bonnie and Kim are excited to get to know these young women as they study and discuss the Bible together weekly.

And last, but most definately not least, CSP Mentor, Zak, has just been assigned to join CSP Mentors, Aly and Michael, at La Habra High School this school year! Zak is excited to work at with the Christian Club leaders at La Habra this school year!

Praise: Over 80 kids heard the gospel message on Thursday! 8 new ladies have joined the girls Bible Study!

Prayer Request: That  God would continue to develop La Habra’s Christian club leaders and bring more unity between the boy and girl leaders.

Carson’s Christian club is taking full charge! This last week Carson set dates for a teacher’s outreach, a materials distribution day(where theclub hands out Christian materials to fellow students!), and a rally! The Christian club leaders have already recieved approval from the Principle to do all of these events!

Praise: Students are taking major initiative!

Prayer Request: That God would provide a time for CSP mentors and all of Carson’s Christian club leaders to meet this week*

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.”