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Happy New Year!

Hi everyone, and happy new year! At least that's how it feels in FOCUS when August 1st hits. Welcome Week is around the corner, brand new pastoral apprentices are joining our team, and a whole new wave of students are coming to DFW to begin or continue their college careers, and will hopefully encounter Jesus while they're here.

Last Summer FOCUS of 2024

Tonight is our last Summer FOCUS, where all the local students join together for a weekly worship service. 

We took a group picture last Thursday, and you can see just how many students make the drive each week, some from all the way across the metroplex.

One of the most special moments this summer was when a group of Hispanic students & ministers led worship together in both English and Spanish throughout the night. 

It was a really cool way of experiencing the first fruits of the Biblical promise that we will witness a "great multitude from every nation and all the tribes, peoples, and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb." - Revelation 7:9

A New Church Plant!

Speaking of all peoples -- Our church in Garland is splitting and one part is moving over to Richardson to plant a new church! This is the result of many months of planning and praying. The plant will both allow for a broader reach to the local community with the gospel, and will be a bit closer to SMU's campus, removing one barrier of entry for our FOCUS students trying to get plugged in.

We had an interest session last week, and had an incredible turnout! This is the largest group we've ever had when started a new plant. I'm stoked to watch this unfold. We will be having our first Worship Service as a church on August 18th! Please say a prayer that we will follow the Spirit's lead here, and allow him to move through our community.


This month's update is a bit shorter this month as the summer wraps up, but in once classes have started in September, I'm sure there will already be TOOOONS to share about, Lord willing! Thank you all very much for your support and for keeping up with how God is moving in our college students in DFW! I believe he's got big plans for this coming year and I can't wait to watch them unfold.

Your brother,
Taylor

If you made it this far, enjoy a picture of our dog from this month. (Very angry)



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