Saturday, September 28, 2013

Transformed Lives that Change the World

The Present

This last weekend we had our annual Fall Retreat where over 50 students spent time engaging the book of Philippians. We studied rich themes of personal motivation and action and the call to be more, while examining things are necessary to leave behind in order to move forward and REJOICING in all circumstances. In short, learning more about what it means to follow Christ as Savior and Lord.

A highlight video will be completed soon, so be on the lookout for that to gain a glimpse into one of the best weekends of the year.


The Past
Through your help Fall Retreat has impacted hundreds of students over the years.
This last week marked the anniversary of two alumni who celebrated on Facebook, they are worth taking a look at: 
(Click the pictures to enlarge)

Chris now works for the Navigators, sharing Christ with college students in Rochester.

Jackie works with Consumed Ministries, coaching and developing worship leaders. 
                (a song she wrote can be heard here)


The Future
It's always a blessing to have a glimpse into how InterVarsity not only changes an individual, but collectively moves forward to impact the world.

With your support, and the power of our Creator, Winona IV is doing just that: making disciples that make disciples, bringing the kingdom of God here on earth.

Pray for us as we move forward in establishing a witnessing community 
growing in love for God, 
                    God's word,
                    God's people,
                    and God's purposes around the world.



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Friday, July 5, 2013

Change is Coming



New Staff
Andrew Helms has just been brought onto staff to help lead with me. Many of you know Andrew is an answer to many prayers for all of us involved with Winona IV 

 About Andrew: 

 -Alumnus of WSU 
-Served IV for a year at Michigan Tech 
-Passionate about people
 -Really likes Cribbage
 -Enjoys puppies

Getting Married
I am getting married in three weeks! 

For those of you that maybe out of the loop, I am currently engage to marry Cassie Torkelson on July 26th! 

 It has been quite a summer planning a marriage and planning for the fall. Thank you all for your prayers and support in the midst of it. Cassie and I are very excited for how God is going to use us in this coming year.

Prayer Requests:


As we gear up to bring on a new staff member and as I move towards marriage we are in high gear for finiding ministry parters and planning for the fall please join us in prayer:

  • Pray for people to financially partner with us so we can continue God's work on campus
  • Pray for Andrew's transition onto staff
  • Please pray for Cassie and I as we begin to find out what it means to be married