A new opportunity we're excited about


   
   Yes, it’s true; recently we agreed to go to Urbana this year for our very first time!  For those of you wondering what in the world Urbana is, it’s a student mission’s conference that is hosted by Intervarsity every three years; this particular Urbana will be its 24th gathering!  Urbana is a space set apart to all attendees to fully focus on God, his global mission, and his will for their lives.  Wycliffe Bible Translators will be one of over 250 Missions organizations that will be there interacting with 16,000 participants; at Urbana, we will have the opportunity to engage one of the most diverse student populations at a missions-focused event.  

   Even though going to Urbana will mean a very different holiday season for us, we are getting more and more excited as we realize that what we will be “doing” at Urbana is so similar to what we “do” in Discover: we’ll listen to those who visit our booth and find out where their passions and gifting lie, regardless of whether it leads them to another missions organization.  Helping young people move forward into where God is leading them; it’s been one of our major passions for seventeen years now and what so many of our partners have encouraged us on in.  What an exciting opportunity!

   We are seeking a few people who will pray for our involvement as we begin preparations as well as throughout our time there.  Would you please let us know if you would be willing to be one of those people so we can arrange specific Urbana prayer updates to come your way?  Thanks so much!

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