This fall our ministry grew with the addition of 12 new move ins, as
well as enjoying the fellowship of the Shiloh Church’s campus ministry
here in Tallahassee (TCM).
The two campus ministries traveled to see
the FSU football team play at Clemson along side our brothers and
sisters in the campus ministry in the Clemson Foothills Church. The
fellowship and relationships built between the ministries was
unforgettable.
Our campus tailgating crew this fall, dubbed the “SoberNoles”, has made
an impact as they have righteous fun, in an otherwise unrighteous
environment and setting.
We also saw God move as he expanded our
active ministry to TCC (Tallahassee Community College) this semester
with the help of many of the new freshman getting a bible talk started.
Many TCC students studied the bible as a result of the bible talk and
ministry there. We had over 30 students study the bible throughout the
campus ministry this fall! We want to help others seek God and follow
His Son Jesus Christ, and we are faithful that God will not allow His
word to return empty! (Isa 55:10)
A Personal Note:
We would like to express our deepest
gratitude & thanks for all those in the Alpha Omega C5 ministry, as
well as their parents & families. It has been such a joy being able
to lead & work alongside such a fine group of young men &
women. We have learned so much already in the short time we have been
here, & look forward to the continued growth individually &
collectively.
2011 has been a year of newness & transition for us personally,
including being married in Feb. & working with the campus ministry
in Tallahassee for the first full year. We have watched the ministry
double in the last 3 semesters to over 40 students with 11 baptisms!
Britt & I love God and each other deeply, & as we try to serve
the campus ministry we are constantly challenged to keep the divine
order in our lives: 1. God, 2. our marriage & family, 3. the church,
& 4. the lost. We have several great couples involved in our lives
that help us, & we ask that you please pray for us to continue to
grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord!
- Sherwood’s
Philosophy of Ministry:
At Alpha Omega C5, we are trying to build a
ministry that focuses on equipping, encouraging, strengthening, and
admonishing one another to love God with all our hearts, and to seek and
save the lost. We pray that every member of C5 will be motivated by
God’s love, shown through the cross of Christ, to deny themselves and
allow their lives to be living sacrifices for His glory. (Rom 12:1)
Throughout the ministry we have “cross training groups” which are
groups of 3-4 students that get together weekly for the purposes of
helping each other spiritually through prayer, bible study,
accountability, and encouragement. We also have evangelistic efforts
and bible discussions on each campus which are headed up by each
school’s “ministry reps”.
The Long View:
We want to build a ministry that takes the long
view and teaches disciples to finish the race that has been marked out
for them (Heb 12:1) and testify to the gospel of grace that they have
received (Acts 20:24). Also in the face of trials, in which life brings
all kinds, we hope to respond as Peter did when he was asked by the
Lord “Are you going to leave too?” and he replied, “Lord, to whom shall
we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know you are
the holy one of God.” (John 6:68-69)
“In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of
your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being
confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on
to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:4-6