July 30th Support Update

Hello friends! Just want to let you all know that I'm currently at 38% in my account! Praise God! It might not seem like a lot when I've got to get to 85%, but every bit helps and is so encouraging to me. Slowly but surely, I trust the percent will keep rising, and soon enough I'll be on my way to Tulsa!

This week is off to a great start: Yesterday I had the privilege of joining the UNL RUF campus minister, Steve Allen, at Zion in the morning to share about RUF. I met some new people there and handed out some postcards so folks can pray for me and consider providing. In the evening I went to Redeemer, my home church in Lincoln. It was so wonderful to worship with and talk with many friends I've been away from since I moved back to Omaha. I'm so grateful for the Redeemer community and all the friends God has blessed me with there.

Thank you all for your prayers! I've got a busy couple weeks ahead so please keep praying for me that my meetings go well and that God will continue to provide support.

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Verse of the Day: Daniel 10:12

"Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard"


*This month for my RUF reading plan I'm reading through the book of Daniel as well as "Putting Amazing Back Into Grace" and "The Enduring Community."

Support Update

Hello friends! As of today I have received about 29% of my support goal ($28,470). I need to get to 85% to move to Tulsa. Classes start in four weeks.

While I wish the percent I've reached is higher, I'm not discouraged yet. I would LOVE to be in Tulsa by August 20th, but God's timing might be a little different, and His timing is always best.

In the meantime, I'm doing what I can to keep reaching out to folks and reminding those who said they wish to give to get their gifts in.

I have to raise $15,987.79 before I'm cleared to move. Here's a break down of what I need to reach that goal:

Monthly

16 people giving $100 per month

OR

22 people giving $75 per month

OR

32 people giving $50 per month

One-Time Gifts

16 people giving $1000

OR

22 people giving $750

OR

32 people giving $500

*If you want to give but don't fit into one of these categories, please feel free to give whatever you can! Everything helps and is MUCH appreciated!

Would you consider helping me get to campus?

How you can give: 

- online at www.ruf.org/donate/ and find my name under "staff member" (Trueblood, Bethany - Tulsa)

- a check (with Bethany Trueblood, Tulsa, #1376 in the memo line) in the mail to:

Reformed University Fellowship

1700 North Brown Road, Suite 104 

Lawrenceville, GA 30034

It's been such a blessing to see whose hearts God has stirred to join my support team and how He has provided for me. I'm so excited to see how God continues to work through this support-raising process. Thanks for partnering with me and praying for me!

"Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act."

-Psalm 37:4 (ESV)

Encouraging Words

As I've been meeting with people and telling them about RUF, I've been pleasantly encouraged and affirmed by my interactions. Here are a few things that have come up in my meetings:

1.) Many people recognize the need for campus ministries on universities. They understand it can be a lonely time for incoming students who are looking for ways to fit in on their campus. Also, college is a crucial time for students to learn how to make their faith their own and continue to develop their faith apart from their family. Campus ministry strives to help students grow closer to God and apply the Gospel's meaning to their life.