Last week, about 25 students met for hotdogs and s'mores to talk about what this summer is going to look like for them and their friends!  Instead of being wasted time, we're praying that college students in Springfield and all over the country will be intentional about their opportunities to grow closer to God and to each other through something called Global Project

Whether students are here in the Springfield area for the Summer, or living at home, or serving in a camp or ministry setting, they still have the opportunity of joining in Global Project all together!

After a not-so-normal school year, it was good to end up the school year with some more-normal campus ministry events!

BId on vacation get-aways, Springfield eats, and other amazing gifts and products, and help college students find their way back to God!  Bidding goes from 9am April 5-9pm April 10, and all items can be viewed at the Fundraising Event on April 10th. 
 https://www.32auctions.com/csfspring21

Rez Week is a CSF tradition at UIS that helps us remember Jesus and celebrate the resurrection.  We provide several opportunities throughout Holy Week for students to gather, pray, remember, and celebrate Jesus: Our Hope!

There are signs of life on campus this Spring!  Some Covid-19 restrictions are lifting, more students are out and about, and the calendar is filling up!

This year's Fundraising Event is going to look a little different, but the vision remains the same.  

The Fundraising Event is, put simply, a major event in the CSF calendar. It is by far our best opportunity to share common space where we can:
1.) celebrate stories of God at work
2.) reconnect with CSF friends and alumni
3.) provide needed funds for the ministry going forward.

We will host three (identical) hour long programs where guests can walk through an exhibit highlighting ministry on campus this year and a short program of testimonies and music.   Jump on over to the "fundraising banquet" tab to RSVP! 

Our International Student Outreach team hosted a Ping-Pong Tournament on campus and loved a chance to meet new students!  You knew it was gonna get real when people started coming with their own paddles!

One of the things students are missing most is simply time together.  CSF women invited other students out to Scoop De Jour for Ice Cream and Good Will Hunting!  It was a fun time to be able to share some ice cream and do some thrifting!