Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 18:55:35
Subject: New happenings

Partners in Prayer,
	You guys know my heart so I will dispense with the introduction and get
straight to the news.
	John Jackson and I are now living in an apartment near the main USP
campus.  It took awhile but we now have gas for our stove (still do not
have gas for our dryer) and a telephone line (although no DSL yet).  This
apartment is really awesome.  Eighty percent of the occupants are
students so we have been meeting people and talking to people in the
elevators, etc. to establish contacts.  We found a Baptist church in the
area and have been making contacts there, as well as several of the
nearby businesses.  We have in mind teaching English at our apartment to
meet students and establish a community that we can more effectively
impact for Christ.  We hope to establish a collegiate church from both
this new and the existing community of students.
	We are not only establishing this new work, but maintaining our existing
community as well.  Our weekly Bible studies continue to progress as the
students develop and mature.  My time with the young man that I have been
discipling has been good, but I believe that it could be much better. 
Before, during, and especially after our times together I have noticed an
increase in temptation and distraction.  Satan is working against what
Christ is seeking to accomplish in our time together.  The Word of God is
a great comfort here as Christ says in John 16:33, "In the world you will
have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
	I can't stress enough how much of a blessing it has been (and will
continue to be) to live and work with John Jackson.  He has infused our,
previously two man, team with new ideas and enthusiasm.  Living with him
in this new apartment close to the campus is really what I always dreamed
my work here would be like.  I praise God for this blessing.

	Most pressing prayer needs:
		Quality Spirit-filled time with the young man I am discipling
		Direction on teaching English
		Direction on starting a church

	Thank you for your prayers and thoughts.

Justin