STUDENTS BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN THE LOST AND JESUS CHRIST

They had only a week, but seven students from The Summit Church in Durham, North Carolina, were able to distribute 4,640 gospel packets on and around the campus of UNAM, Mexico City. Assisting their effort were four members from the Mexican Baptist Church, Ministerio Estudiantil, plus missionaries on the field. This project helped student leaders of MIES (Ministerio Estudiantil) continue with the work on the UNAM campus.

"What a week," shares IMB missionaries David and Pam W. "It was a blessing to be able to experience the love of Christ shared in so many innovative and uninhibited ways. The students were such a 'breath of fresh air' and reminded us of our early service in missions as college students with our BSU director, Tom Hearon. The students were willing to do anything to bridge the gap between the lost and our loving Savior. The English Club held daily at the 'Islas' was one of the platforms used to bridge this gap."

CATCHING THE VISION

"Early on, the students realized they needed to treat each moment as a spiritual battle. One day they traveled thru the city using public transportation and visited the Colonias of Tepito and Merced. Here they not only witnessed the real spiritual battle that is before us, but also reached out in love to the homeless both spiritually and physically by sharing testimonies and serving a hot meal. The hope is that this trip opened the eyes of the students of Summit to how the Lord can use them both locally and internationally," David says.

WHY WAS THIS TRIP SUCH A SUCCESS?

David explains: "Being able to have the freedom to work with a group like this was the key to the success of the week. For the first time we had to just give out the Gospels in mass as the students entered or exited the campus and at metro stations. We held the main work of evangelism later on when we invited students to English clubs, sports, or a coffee/concert. The students of Summit were flexible enough to witness on impulse and in quiet moments one on one. Their willingness to do all these things, and allow the Spirit of Christ to work thru them, made the difference in the week."

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