July 2020

Thank you for your continued prayers for CU Lumine (Columbia University) and for New York City. Columbia University has released plans to re-open for the fall semester in a limited capacity. Incoming freshman and sophomore students will be returning to the campus. There are still a lot of unknowns regarding what ministry and student life will look like. This is truly a trying season and as a ministry, we have greatly depended on the Lord for His wisdom and guidance. We are confident that God will continue to reveal His good purposes. As a staff, we know one-on-one discipleship will be crucial for the students that are returning to campus.

Here are some ways you can be praying for us this month:

• Pray for the students who are dealing with anxiety, fear, and concern about the future. Pray that they would not allow anxiety to overtake their hearts as so many unknowns are thrown at them, but instead run to God and find peace.
• Pray for the leadership and the student executive team as we seek God’s wisdom in mapping out ministry initiatives for the upcoming Fall 2020.
• Pray for the city, Columbia University and all those involved in making decisions regarding students returning to campus in the fall.
• Pray that God would raise up new partners to come alongside CU Lumine and support us through prayer and financial giving.

Once again, thank you for standing in the gap and seeking God’s face for this ministry. Thank you for joining us in prayer.

Blessings,

Stanley J. Thomas
Ministry Director
Christian Union Lumine

Please note: if you would like to receive regular updates on how to pray for Christian Union's work at Columbia, please email prayer@christianunion.org.