Students Counter Uruguay Secularism | 28th Jan 2010

Romina is a 20-year old Uruguayan university student. In 2008 she took on the leadership of one of the four Christian student groups in Montevideo, the capital. Ricardo Borges, the staff worker writes: “Our efforts might feel like a drop in the ocean in the midst of the 100,000 university students in Montevideo. And yet it is such an encouragement to see a real sense of initiative, responsibility and creativity within the group of Christian Uruguayan student leaders…” Uruguay is the most secular country of Latin America. No more than 4% of its population would call themselves evangelical Christians. “To be known as a Christian in the university is a great challenge… we believe this challenge is faced through mission, as we live out our faith publicly,” said Borges.

Source: International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES)

BIBLE STUDY: Romans 1:11-13

PRAISE: God for faithful witness in the universities. Pray for a growing Christian university fellowship.

Students Counter Uruguay Secularism | 28th Dec 09

Romina is a 20-year old Uruguayan university student. In 2008 she took on the leadership of one of the four Christian student groups in Montevideo, the capital. Ricardo Borges, the staff worker writes: “Our efforts might feel like a drop in the ocean in the midst of the 100,000 university students in Montevideo. And yet it is such an encouragement to see a real sense of initiative, responsibility and creativity within the group of Christian Uruguayan student leaders…” Uruguay is the most secular country of Latin America. No more than 4% of its population would call themselves evangelical Christians. “To be known as a Christian in the university is a great challenge… we believe this challenge is faced through mission, as we live out our faith publicly,” said Borges.

Source: International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES)

BIBLE STUDY: Romans 1:11-13

PRAISE: God for faithful witness in the universities. Pray for a growing Christian university fellowship.

Christians Counter ‘No God’ Adverts | 11

Christian students are taking part in a massive Gospel giveaway in response to the ‘no God’ adverts placed on buses across the country. The British Humanist Association’s advert proclaims, “There’s probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life.” It’s endorsed by atheist Professor Richard Dawkins.
Christian Unions in universities across the UK are giving away 400,000 copies of a special student edition of St Mark’s Gospel. UCCF, the umbrella organisation for Christian Unions, said the high turnout at its carol services last Christmas was an indication that university students do not share the scepticism of Dawkins and other atheists. Pod Bhogal, Communications Manager at UCCF said “Richard Dawkins is to be thanked for once again, raising the profi le of God. We are grateful to him for keeping God on the nation’s agenda.”
Christian students will be giving away copies of St Mark’s Gospel over the next two months. CUs are also planning outreach events throughout the year ranging from debates to lectures, café meetings, Alpha courses and lunch-time question and answer sessions.
UCCF has put together resources to help students make the most of the Gospel giveaway. Go to www.uccf.org.uk

Source: Christian Today; Prayer Alert

Bible Study: 1 Chronicles 29:10-20

PRAISE: God that he uses the devil’s schemes to further His Name. Pray for Christian students and for an abundant harvest from this Gospel giveaway.