La Habra High School

Sharing Their Passion

Many Christian clubs hosted outreach rallies at their school around Easter this year, but the club at La Habra high did something different.

The Christian club students were so excited about sharing their faith individually with their peers that they decided to “share their passion” for Christ by witnessing after school every day for a week.

La Habra Christian Club with CSP Mentor Dan

In total, the club shared the gospel with 174 students and 4 made decisions to accept Christ. In the words of Brandon, the club president, “‘Share the Passion’ week has been AMAZING!”

Michael, the Biola Chapter Director, explained, “Usually high school students will go witnessing once or twice, but this much dedicated student witnessing is something I haven’t seen. It was awesome!”

 

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Thanking God and praying for His continued work–Thank you!

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!

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More Christian club rallies and students reaching more students

Dear prayer partner,

It is good to participate in God’s good work!  Cal High’s Campus Light students invited one of their youth pastors share his testimony at their first rally this year.  He shared with 50 attentive students how God had saved him from being a drug-using sex-addict.  At La Habra High’s second rally, Pastor Chris McCulluck shared insights on the apostle Paul with another full house.  He clearly but genuinely presented the gospel.  Additionally, the club distributed a hundred more tracks and Gospel of John books.  Students asked for prayer after the rally and want to initiate a monthly Bible study.  God’s word and truth had impact on both campuses, making the rallies a success.  Praise the Lord!

Friday is perhaps the biggest day of campus involvement this week.

  • Cal High is hosting another rally.
  • CSP Mentors are meeting with Troy High School for the first time to share what students can do and how we can help mentor them.
  • We pray for the Lord’s empowerment as we share Jesus in personal evangelism with students at Cal High andFullerton High.

It has been a blessed week, full of God’s workings even as he works in unseen ways.  We desire to finish strong.  Thank you for continuing to bring these outreaches before Father God in your prayers!

Sincerely in Christ,

~Team January Project

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January Project Detail Update

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.

· Tuesday: went to visit La Habra to hang posters, pass out flyers to promote this week’s events that La Habra’s Christian club has worked so diligently to compile.
· Wednesday: Trevor Ford will be playing worship at La Habra’s Christian Club during lunch. Pizza will also be freely distributed to the individuals that are interested in attending this event.  Fullerton and California High School students will be sharing Jesus with their peers.   Please continue to pray for the spirit’s work in all this spiritual outreach!
· Thursday: Chris McCulluck will be offering a Bible study during the lunch period of the La Habra students. The Christian Club will be offering free pizza with courtesy to La Habra High School.
· Friday: La Habra’s Christian Club is still constructively deciding upon the activities of Friday.
Tuesday, January 19th, CSP mentor’s Zachary DeVesta, Danielle Decena, Dan Getzfred, and Michael Towson visited La Habra High School to help hang posters and pass out flyers to promote the Christian Club’s week long event. We had roughly thirty students from the Christian club participate in the hanging and distributing of the posters and flyers. Many of the students separated into small groups to their fellow peers that were still on campus with regards to the rain. It was truly a blessing that it had rained because students at La Habra are allowed to go off campus during lunch period and due to the weather they all remained on campus to receive the posters and flyers regarding the weeklong event. These posters included questions and statements such as, “Are you satisfied?” “Do you feel alone?” “Come to the Campus Light meeting this week and discuss your questions about God with us.” Thanks to the hard work that the La Habra Christian Club put into the making of these materials, it looks promising that many students will have the opportunity to hear the Word of God.
~Team January Project
(Michael, Aubrey, Betsy, Danielle, Megan, Mike, Dan, Brandon, Zack, & Daniel)
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The January Project Prepares to Share Jesus

“For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.  How are they to call on one they have not believed in? And how are they to believe in one they have not heard of?”  Romans 10:13-14a

Dear prayer partner,

The January Project has begun–a full week of CSP ministry focus and outreach, praise the Lord!  Students made posters and shared plans for an exciting week of rallies at La Habra and California High Schools.  Students will promote their rallies on Tuesday.  The rallies launch on Wednesday!

The Campus Light club at California High is amazingly self-motivated and unified. Please pray that their enthusiasm for spiritual things would continue when as they share Jesus with their peers every day for the rest of the week.  La Habra high is doing great!  Pray for boldness.  Students from both schools are sharing Jesus with their campus tomorrow in personal witnessing. It’s our prayer that God would open the hearts of students, to do this spiritual work by His Spirit.

Thank the Lord with us that schools are ready for a week outreach!  We pray it would be life changing.

~Team January Project, www.CaliforniaSchoolProject.com or www.blog.californiaschoolproject.com

Michael, Aubrey, Betsy, Danielle, Megan, Mike, Dan, Brandon, Zack, & Daniel

Romans 10:14b-15 “And how are they to hear without someone preaching to them?  And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, ‘How timely is the arrival of those who proclaim the good news.’”

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La Habra reaches 80 + 8!

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.

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La Habra High School Taking Initiative!

La Habra High School is hosting a guest speaker at their Christian club on November 12th. The guest is a pastor from a local church and will be sharing the story of Jesus with the high school students! Christian club members have been encouraged to invite all of their friends and pizza will be generously handed out to all students who attend!

Not only is La Habra hosting a guest speaker on the 12th, but the club leaders are currently in communication with atleast 3 other potential speakers! The students are planning on hosting these speakers at their club before Christmas break to build momentum for (bigger!) Spring events! That includes January Project and possibly a rally for the whole campus to attend!

What’s January Project? A week full of activities that take place at multiple high schools in the L.A. area. These events are geared to impact over 1,000 high school students, more specifically, to share who God is with over 1,000 students.

Club leaders, Kim and Bonnie, have taken the initiative to start a weekly girls Bible study! Recently, Kim and Bonnie had about twelve girls sign up, and will be begin meeting this week* Kim and Bonnie are also creating flyers to make sure that every girl on campus hears about this Bible study!

On top of all that, La Habra has just been assigned an additional CSP Mentor! All welcome Zak! Zak is excited to join forces as a Mentor with La Habra High School students alongside of Michael and Aly(CSP Mentors).

Prayer Requests: That students will continue to improve in planning and continue to grow in their walks with God, continually asking God for provision; That students would not get distracted by great events, but remain focused on impacting their campuses for Jesus Christ.

Also, for direction in the girl’s Bible study. They are currently asking God what topics they should discuss.

Praises: Amazing student initiative taking place as far as guest speakers, an anticipated spring rally, and the girls Bible study!

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