6 WSU students are headed to Urbana, December 27-January 1st.  They wrote these bios for a fundraising dinner and I wanted to share them with all of you.  If you're interested in giving to WSU students headed to Urbana, talk with Jeremiah or click here

I (Amanda) am a senior studying Fine Art at WSU. Home base is currently Long Beach, WA although I grew up in Palouse. I love being back in the area and I hope to stay here after I graduate. My current plans are to intern with InterVarsity next year. This is my third year involved with IV, and I co-lead a small group in Stephenson, a freshman dorm. God has put mission work on my heart and I am so excited to go to Urbana to learn more about opportunities that I can pursue as a career. My dream is to mesh my artistic abilities and passion for ministry to serve God and the people here in the states as well as other countries.

6 WSU students are headed to Urbana, December 27-January 1st.  They wrote these bios for a fundraising dinner and I wanted to share them with all of you.  If you're interested in giving to WSU students headed to Urbana, talk with Jeremiah or click here

Hi, my name is Abigail. I am a 5th year senior at Washington State University, and I am majoring in Microbiology, Genetics and Cell Biology, and Biochemistry and I am getting a minor in Math. I was born and raised in Spokane, Washington. I am applying to Baylor College of Medicine in Texas to get my doctorate after I graduate. I have been involved with InterVarsity since the beginning of my freshman year at WSU, and this is my third year leading a bible study in Stevens Hall, an all female dormitory. Last summer, I went to China as part of a mission trip and cultural exchange with InterVarsity. I am going to Urbana to meet with other people who are excited about being the hands of feet of Jesus during our lifetimes. I am also excited to worship with thousands of people and to discern God’s will for my life.

Student testimonies—Fall Conference 2012

A brief sample of what students said in response to the prompt, “What did you learn at Fall Conference?”

“This is my fourth Fall Conference.  The first one was ridiculous [in the ways that God showed up] so I’m used to fireworks.  [This year, I’m] asking God for next steps.  [And I hear] just wait.  Be still and know that I am God.  God is happy where I’m at.  He has stuff to do where I am now and I need to continue doing those things.”                                                                                                                                -WSU senior

“In high school I was friend with a girl named Christine.  We had friends since middle school.  Our senior year we drifted apart.  I had given up on our friendship because she deleted every way to get in touch with her.   This past week she texted me and said “I would love to see you over Thanksgiving Break.  I’ve been thinking about you and I hope you are doing great.”  When Kurt was talking about what our Ninevah is, Christine was the first and only person to come to mind.   I feel like God is giving me a second chance with her.”                                                                                             - Whitman junior

“I was hurt by a girl.  I’m still struggling to feel normal again.  This weekend helped answer some questions I had in my mind about why I had to go through certain things.  God’s answer to all my questions was, “You had lost focus on me.”  When I go back I plan to ‘hit up Whitman’ in a way that is more Christ-centered.  I live in Beta Theta Pi… tougher fraternity.  I’m going to tell them I am Christ-follower and if you ever want to talk about God, I’m here.”                                                              - Whitman senior

“[This weekend was about] learning what it means to experience God’s hesed love”                              - WSU senior

“God’s grace and love is way bigger than I can imagine.  He desires for me to live a full and joyfilled life.”  - Whitman senior

 “God really helped me grow in my prayer life and in transparency and dependency with Him”                                                                                                                                                                          - WSU sophomore

 “I went to ask Sarah Le if she would pray for my friend last night and I randomly asked her afterwards if she would pray for me sleep and I felt a lot of healing for the first time and I fell asleep.”                                                                                                                                                                     - Whitman student

“I was reminded that I need to be vulnerable with God and with people to build relationships.”                                                                                                                                                                                  -Whitman student

 “I am thinking about giving God a shot.  Instead of saying that I am going to give it a try, I am going to practice doing things that will bring me closer.”                                                                               -Whitman student