News out of Egypt changes by the hour. Campus Crusade for Christ currently has more than 150 total staff families in Egypt. They continue to minister in the midst of crisis. Join us in prayer for these brave men and women.
February 3rd, 2011
Egypt ministry update
All Campus Crusade staff and their families are safe and accounted for in Egypt. Praise God! In-country ministry leaders have made contact with all staff members, and while they are all on high alert, they are all well. No staff member has been injured in the unrest.
A couple of powerful ways that God is working in the midst of the crisis:
Please continue to pray for the men and women of Egypt and the Middle East. We’ll continue to keep you up to date with the latest ministry information.
- Christians are reaching out to those around them. Local staff has noticed an incredible openness among the people. As staff members stand side by side with their neighbors to protect their communities, conversations are happening and many are having discussions about faith they would never have had before.
- Food and water have been delivered to all Campus Crusade staff and their families to support them for the coming days. But prices on basic commodities have inflated 20 times or more. People are running out of food, especially in a country where 20% of the population lives in extreme poverty.
February 4th, 2011
Egypt: video update
*I’m having trouble embedding the video created by Masterworks, but you can go here to view it. The audio gives me chills.
February 5th, 2011
A rubber bullet to the eye
One of our Campus Crusade partners in the Middle East was hit just below the eye by a rubber bullet. He was simply passing out water bottles to bring relief to the people of his neighborhood when the stray bullet struck.
The swelling was so bad he could not see for many days.
Please pray for safety for our staff and partners in Egypt and the Middle East as demonstrations continue.
February 5th, 2011
Food deliveries open outreach opportunities
A phone call with one of our staff in Egypt revealed the interest in spiritual things in the middle of the crisis.
She reported "There is an openness among the people we are seeing. Probably because they are scared but this is really exciting. The food parcels that we are giving are really opening doors (of love). People are so grateful."
Praise God! Please continue to pray for staff on the ground throughout Egypt and the Middle East.
February 5th, 2011
"We've never seen anything like this…"
A phone conversation with a Campus Crusade staff member in Egypt revealed the anxiety and excitement in the region. The staff member relayed this message through tears: "We've never seen anything like this in our lives in Egypt. People don't know what to do. They don't know how to behave."
Please continue to pray for our staff in the region as they work together with their neighbors to protect their communities. Pray also that outreach opportunities will continue to pop up as suddenly home-bound people have a lot of time to talk.
Staff report an incredible openness among their neighbors to conversation about Jesus Christ. Keep praying!
February 6th, 2011
Struggle for Daily Life
Staff in Egypt and throughout the Middle East report that daily life has become a struggle. Nearly everyone is in survival mode. They spend daylight hours securing food for their families.
This task has been made even tougher by price gouging on many food items throughout the country. Some commodities are scarce. Shop owners are taking advantage of the chaos. Staff in Egypt report prices double and triple their normal levels.
Join us in prayer that God will provide for every need our staff has. Pray that food and safe drinking water are available every day for men and women in the region.
Thank you for praying!My dear friends, thank you for partnering with Campus Crusade as we trust the Lord to “[Build] Movements Everywhere so that Everyone Knows Someone Who Truly Follows Jesus.” In the midst of the widespread unrest in the Middle East and around the world, we can trust that God is sovereign. Let’s not grow weary in lifting up our brothers and sisters, asking the Lord to strengthen them and to shine His light through them into the darkness around them.
Though is seems an odd juxtaposition, I am happy to report that we are seeing non-Christian students enter into our fun, Christ-centered community in Pittsburgh. This past Saturday student women from around the city came together for “Mug and Muffin,” where they drank coffee, ate snacks, encouraged each other, and deepened friendships. Similarly, we had a “Big Game” party Sunday night that was designed as a time for Christians and non-Christians to rub shoulders and build relationships. It was a great success, and you’ll hear more about it in this month’s Monthly Snapshot.
Blessings!
