Adventures: Christmas Newport + Providence RI

These two months were Ginger's last on campus ministering to college students. She's grateful for some extra social time with them during the holidays. At Thanksgiving dinner: Vanessa, Charity, Ginger, Lindsey.

Lindsey is the "Large Group" leader- though many weeks only include praise and a speaker, some weeks are focused on prayer or unique ways of connecting with God. Below, Matt and Sarah expressing understanding and worship of God through art.

We got to connect with students at the other universities. (There are five chapters in RI.) Sarah, Sarah Beth and Caitlin at the RI Worship Night at Bryant University.

Ginger met with student Aaron all year to talk about his struggles and stresses. We explored his Jewish background by studying the old Testament and seeking God in prayer. At the end of the semester, Aaron began attending the weekly meetings with other students and hopes to continue making friends.

The chapter grew at the end of the year. Student leader Kelley opened her home to a crowd- over 30 students came to our Christmas party!

See the whole semester: Fall InterVarsity facebook photos

Last party with the wonderful RI + SE Mass Staff Team: more staff photos

South-East Massachusetts now has two staff and an area supervisor. They're planting new chapters!

At home in Newpost, we sent a Christmas letter with a "family photo" and spent Christmas day with our friends the McMasters. They require pajama wearing for dinner. Stephen makes room for baby Liam and pet Max.

 

Nicki sang and Seth did a monologue skit for CrossPoint Church's Christmas Eve service. Nicki and Gabriel enjoy eating sprinkles while making Christmas cookies.

 

The Christmas season was a special time for several of our dear friends who got engaged!

Tim & Jess (RI & Mass)

Kristian & Amos (Wyoming)

Steve & Amy (Connecticut)