Outreach

It’s hard to believe fall term has already come and gone. Looking back on it makes me excited for the upcoming terms. This year, as the Outreach Coordinator, I have been working at getting the girls involved in our community. So far we have hosted a prayer walk, run a fundraiser, worked at Stone Soup, and sponsored a Child in Ecuador. For the prayer walk, a combination of people from all the Christian houses came and prayed throughout Oregon State’s campus. Our fundraiser was done to support Encompass-a local ministry that helps the homeless. Stone Soup is also another ministry that helps the homeless by providing a hot meal every day.

At the beginning of the term, leadership started to discuss a Charis Mission Trip. Naturally, as the Outreach Coordinator, I was stoked! We had many ideas bounced around, but Jessica (my co-leader) and I settled with going to Tijuana, Mexico. There is an orphanage there that we are going to work with. It is called The City of Angels. Please pray for wisdom for Jessica and me as we start planning our trip. Also, if you have any questions about the trip, feel free to email me at charis2theworld@gmail.com.

Also upcoming winter term, we are going to start a mentor program with the YES House. The YES House works with adolescent delinquents. It is going to be really different to work them, but I can’t wait to see how this all plays out.

I am so blessed to be able to serve your daughters (sisters, granddaughters, etc.) and I am really encouraged by them. I’m looking forwards to being able to watch them continue to grow in the Lord while serving Him.

-Kim Emert