Matt & Leslie Sfura

Matt & Leslie Sfura

CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST

9441 Kenneth Ave.

Skokie, Il 60076

847.679.1258

e-mail: matt@sfura.com

Matt, Leslie, Maddie and David sincerely thank you for supporting them in their call to "reach every college student at Northwestern University with the good news of Jesus Christ."

Thanks for your on-going prayers and support for our family as we are ministering at Northwestern.

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Current Prayer requests include:

[10.18.06]

1. Pray for Seung Ki, Chris, and many other NU Students who heard the Gospel for the first time this past month.

2. Praise him that seven students recently have trusted Christ as their Savior; that they may be firmly grounded in their new faith!!

3. Fall Retreat is at end of Oct.... asking God to send us 55 Freshman to attend!!

[9.15.06]

1. That our student leadership- Kevin, Dave, Myrick, Bryce, Pete, Jon and others... would labor diligently to befriend students and share the Gospel with many freshman in their dorms.

2. That God would graciously change hearts - looking for 10+ new followers of Christ!!

3. That conflict with campus Admin. over spiritual questionnaires would not be a hindrance, but we could eventually reach the campus in Christ while ;loving the Admin all the more!!

[8.8.06]

1. This summer our team in Summer Project Canada, had 500 spiritual conversations, shared the gospel 275 times and saw 12 Canadians put their trust and faith in Christ for the first time!! [this is awesome being the first year we've ever been their to do this!!]

2. Pray for Pastor Tim at the local church their, as he and His flock follow-up and continue engaging in gods work among them all!!

[6.8.06]

1. That the 30 men on project in Canada would grow in their love for Jesus, in their character as men and in their desire to lead other men and women to Christ!

2. That God would protect the men, staff and students as we ask three wilderness excursions designed to actively teach the students about being godly men.

3. That Leslie and the kids would enjoy their time with the other three moms and kids.

[5.5.6]

1. This summer we escort some 25 students to France to share their faith!!

2. Necessary funds for this trip [$9,350] come in, and Gods glory be shown, His kingdom advanced and lives saved eternally all throughout France!!

(3.09.06)

1. PRAISE we can assist with hurricane Katrina Relief from March 17-26, 2006 in new Orleans.

2. NEEDS: 20 students may go along whom are not part of our movement. 3. we may physically serve and bless the residents of New Orleans. 4. That we may clearly show the love and truth of Christ to those whom will go along who may not know Him.

(as of 02.01.06)

1. PRAISE - that the additional financial need we had has been met!!!

2. NEEDS - Christian student boldness and wisdom to share faith in Christ relevantly and clearly. 3. As a part of the Campus Leadership Team, we ask for balance in schedules, peace of mind, prayerfulness in decisions, and joy of the lord to be our strength!!

(as of 10.17.05)

1. That all students at NWU may hear Gods truth and respond to accept Christ as personal Savior and lord.

2. As "Fall Gateway" comes at the end of Oct., we ask God that 100 students would attend and we could see a true community begin to form!!

3. On Oct. 31st, Andre Kole will be guest presenter on Campus. That over 600 may come and in his sharing of Christ many, many would accept this unconditional love relationship and be born-again that very day!!

(as of 6.2.05)

1. Summer 2005 we will be in Fort Collins, CO for Seminary Classes and all-staff conference.

2. Asking God to supply our financial needs for this endeavor: $4,650.

[As of 11.15.04]

1. Current financial shortfall of $4,500.

2. $500 needed to attend 2004 Christmas Conference, where some 200 students are expected. Asking that many will hear call to missions and accept His task to serve. 

For our FAMILY:

1. to daily connect with the Lord, be filled with the spirit, and never leave our first love.

2. for us to find an appropriate church family.

3. for our family to be drawn closer in this time of change.

4. for Maddie to fell safe and have fun during and after the move.

5. for David to remain healthy and sleep well in new surroundings.

For our MINISTRY: [as of September, 2004]

1. that God would raise up our final support needs.

2. that God would enable us to intersect the lives of students which return to campus on September 14, 2004.... some 2,000 freshman alone! who will come to know Jesus this year.

3. that God would develop our relationships with Christian students such as Blair, Jason, Hanell, and Drew whom are already involved in ministry on campus to "hold out the word of life" to these leaders of tomorrow.

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Thank you again for joining us in our daily encounter with the living and active King of Glory - Christ Jesus!

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"Be shepherds of Gods flock that is under your care, serving as overseers." I Peter 5:2a