May 2012 Ministry Update

We Made it! I can't believe the school year is coming to an end...it felt like yesterday I was just inviting you all to pray for our new school year, our exciting plans, and for your support for the work that was going to happen in Newark. Time definitely flew by this school year, and I am grateful for all the support each of you have made to support the ministry of InterVarsity at Newark.  With that in mind, here are a few things that we want to invite you to celebrate with us from this school year: We ended the school year with 100 students regularly involved with the ministry of InterVarsity at Newark. Our Large Group saw an average of 50 students each week. We had 60 members attend a Small Group Weekly. About 50 members were involved with our Volunteer Service Opportunities. We have 25 students attending Basileia next week! But, we ARE NOT SATISFIED! Why? Because we desire to be a Witnessing Community! There were approximately 22,300 students in Newark this past school year, yet we only had 2 people make a decision for Christ. We saw only 4 non-christians participate in chapter events, and only had 3 events where the Gospel was explicitly proclaimed. We desire to cultivate a witnessing community in Newark and that is going to start with our leadership training at Basileia! Cultivating a Witnessing Community. Yes, it is indeed that time of the year again! This year, I have the privilege of being at camp for 2 weeks to be with Intervarsity students of Newark, as well as NY/NJ,  as they attend our summer leadership training called Basileia. Basileia is Greek for “kingdom”—the kingdom of God! We’ve named our summer training Basileia because we want students to deepen their knowledge of Jesus Christ as King and improve their capacity to be His ambassadors on campus. In addition, this training points beyond college as they will settle in communities, participate in churches and enter the marketplace as kingdom people who make a world of difference. With that in mind, will you join together with me to pray for students for the coming 2 weeks. (5/11-5/24).  Please pray for: God to come and work in the hearts of students in NY/NJ Stephanie and I as we lead, prep, and  cast vision for a witnessing community in Newark Safety in traveling (it is ~300 miles from Newark) Spiritual, emotional, mental and physical well being of staff, volunteers and students (There will be 25 students going to Basileia from Newark!) Serving the Name above all names, Boaz Tingson

Pictures from this Spring! Different items students were praying for during a prayer meeting. Students praying on campus! Making phone calls to alumni for Basileia Scholarships! CLICK HERE TO SEE A SLIDESHOW OF THE PAST SCHOOL YEAR! I'm still looking for Support!I am continually seeking new donors for my ministry with InterVarsity. I am currently $7,000 short of my budget goal. If you or someone you know would love to be a financial partner, please reply back to me and I would love to meet up and answer any questions that you have. If you are ready to donate today, please follow this link and to make a donation today!

Boaz Tingson Campus Staff Team Leader - Newark If you would like to support me financially, please donate here Copyright (C) 2012 InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA All rights reserved.