GLOBAL MISSION SPOTLIGHT

Lea & Yigit Esen

Lea Esen and her husband Yigit, missionaries with CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ), are beginning their 4th year of ministry in Chicago at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). With the addition of their new official student organization status, they have been able to engage with students in many new ways. In the past few weeks, they have met and engaged with over 900 new students and have been able to have spiritual conversations with many of them and have invited them to their community (Bible study) Groups across the city. Nearly 40 students attended their first Bible study group this fall. They see that God is moving on campuses in Chicago and is preparing these students to respond to Him. Please pray for our mission partners as they seek to engage in the spiritual lives of these college students.

LOCAL MISSION SPOTLIGHT

Hope Harbor Home

Hope Harbor Home, Inc., one of CCPC’s local mission partners, helps victims of domestic violence iin Brunswick County. In 2022-23 Hope Harbor provided more than 1,400 nights of shelter to more than 115 women and children in addition to 4,858 documented services provided. Their shelter has 15 adult beds and 5 cribs. They provide advocacy services to more than 1,000 victims and prevention/education to more than 6,800. These are the victims of domestic violence for whom Hope Harbor Home has been a beacon of hope for more than 30 years. Please pray for the victims of domestic violence who receive safe harbor, and for the dedicated individuals who compassionately dedicate their time and professional care to those in desperate need.