Fall is here!

Friends, Family, Supports...

We post more often through Facebook than on the Blog. I want to apologize for this. At this time it is easier for us to do that. Here is the link:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/KurzChiAlpha/

We are so blessed to have you all in our lives. We moved to Columbus August 1. Within 2 weeks The Ohio State University started its fall 2013 classes. We have been working with the current students on a part time basis as we raise our remaining budget. If you have not filled out a form to support us the Missions Giving option above will directly connect you. (or click here )

Charity started work 4 days after we moved in. Zechariah started Kindergarten this fall. Lots of change and opportunities, excitement and frustration. God is on the move at OSU and we know that Gods has us right where we need to be.

My burden is to be full-time come January 1st. This is extremely important. Not just to be able to help grow the current group at OSU but to be able to pour into the students in Chi Alpha and also reach out to the 56 thousand plus that walk by me every time I step foot on campus. We just got back from Fall Break Away the state wide Chi Alpha event. We had 7 students go and get challenged in their walk and faith they have in Christ. We are stepping out of our comfort zone and sharing Christ with those we come in contact each day. Currently I have been on campus about 1 or 2 days a week attending the Thursday night main meeting and meeting one-on-one with students. The rest of my week consists of meetings, traveling, letters and phone calls to get my support raised, so that I can spend more time on campus reaching students, teaching and sharing Christ this Spring.

As you have read, we have been busy getting settled in and learning everything we can about OSU and what we need to get the family settled. Please check out what our Executive Director of U.S. Missions says we as Christians do. This is exactly what we have been working on with OSU Chi Alpha students: http://usmissions.ag.org/resources/

We need to be on campus full time by January to help them start the spring semester. We have been reaching out to churches and friends all over the state.

As we seek out supporters, would you pray that God stirs the hearts of those that are to support us and step out in faith and join our team at OSU?  If you know anyone that believes in the need to reach OSU, please let me know. I would love to have to opportunity to share our burden and passion with them.  When people support us, financially as missionaries, they believe in the work God is doing and going to do through us!

Excited for what's to come,

Thomas Kurz
U.S. Missionary at The Ohio State University