Can you give a special gift this Christmas season?

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is a tax exempt nonprofit organization

under 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code

For each donation you will receive a receipt for tax purposes as well as monthly and yearly summaries.

Can you give a special gift this Christmas 

season?

1. If you don't have an account:

• go to donate.intervarsity.org/support/Daniel_Harrison
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Thank You! Your support makes this ministry possible.

Daniel Harrison
InterVarsity Staff at University of Colorado Boulder
daniel.harrison.business@gmail.com
            303-570-1717      

Prayer and Thanksgiving to God with students

One of my great joys this semester has been being a part of a prayer movement God is doing in students lives in CU IV. One of the CU IV students began the movement of prayer by simply suggesting we meet for coffee and prayer one Wednesday morning to support and see some friends working at a coffee shop on campus.

Out of that small start in prayer, we have started meeting every Wednesday morning for prayer and coffee. I have been able to encourage and help plan the prayers through scripture and other ways as the Spirit led. Every week it seems we invite more friends in CU IV and they join us. We come closer to God and each of our days is better for having started in prayer.

Today CU is on break for Thanksgiving, but some students are staying in Boulder for different reasons. So we met this Monday morning at 10 am for prayer while Kim was working the front desk in the dorm she works as an RA. That way she could work and we could be together and pray.

Aris (a student leader who I lead bible study with) led us through Luke 17:11-19 about the 10 lepers healed and the one that returned to Jesus to praise God and give thanks. Then we shared what we are Thankful to God for and praised him! Here are some of the things we are thankful for: 
(Nozomi - who is not a Christian, Megan, Grace, Aris, Kim and I all met together to pray)

God We are thankful for:
Repentance and forgiveness.
Opportunity to share Gods love and experience it at the same time.
Opportunity to Come back to God after falling out.
Healing
Health
God providing ways to pay for college.

Thank You God!
Amen

God Loves me (and you): So come to him

My repentance before God led me to this sweet reminder:

Even if my ministry were to fail entirely.

God would still Love me.

Because I believe in Jesus that he lived, died and rose again.

I gave this to God because I have recognized my sin of seeking righteousness in the success of my ministry outside of Christ’s righteousness.

My heart says:

But I don’t deserve to be loved.

God said back to me:

No you don’t, but I love you anyways 

. . . 

and I forgive you and receive you as my son adopted into my family and inheritor of my glory and eternal life 

. . .

because of my Son Jesus

Have Peace my son

Fall Conference 2012

This year at InterVarsity Fall Conference God showed up!

Fall Conference is a retreat in the mountains for college students from all over the area including 6 campuses (University of Colorado Boulder, Auraria, School of Mines, University of Northern Colorado, Colorado State and the newest group Red Rocks Community College).

200 students gathered to experience community and hear God's words from our speaker and InterVarsity student and staff Alumni Don Everts an author and pastor.

Many of the students were not Christians and some had never heard the gospel until this weekend.

We were led in music and worship by our multiethnic worship team of students and staff as we sang to praise God in English, Spanish and Korean.

4 students from CU accepted Jesus for the first time.

49 CU students making the buff sign and symbolizing our community of CU IV!

The room was full of energy and the Spirit of God in worship, teaching, and community in Christ. 

Prayers for future November 2012

Prayers:

Praise be to God for:

• Movement of Holy Spirit in InterVarsity
• Students taking risks in faith
• New Brother and Sisters in Christ’s family
• Church and 20 and 30's community for Daniel. 

Petitions:

•  Growth of prayer movement in CU IV
•  Raising up new student leaders
•  Students who leave in December accept Jesus in their heart 
• Nozomi a Japanese International student who is very involved and coming to know more about Jesus.
• Jake an american student who went to a christian highschool but never accepted Jesus in his heart.
• For Daniel growing in discipline in personal life and leadership
• Multiethnic reconciliation and reaching new groups of students.

Jerry and his story

This is a short summary of my friend Jerry, a freshman at CU who is also a chinese international student

On October 13, 2012 my friend Jerry became our brother in Christ.

                   Jerry on the right, Aris and I cooking in my apartment for a small group dinner

August 27 2012 Jerry and I met as my friend Stephen Gelhaus and I had evangelistic outreach conversations to see what CU students thought about identity and how God can help them find their true identity. Jerry through a language barrier was very interested in coming to know more about this God that he had not really hear of home in China.

So Jerry started coming to my small group, biking across campus every week. As a physics test came up I asked if I could pray for him and his studying, he said yes. The next week I asked him how it went and he said he got a 100%, wow he is smart! But also praise God for also being present with Jerry even in studying. We can glorify God in our studies and jobs! God cares about it all. And I believe God answered this prayer for my friend amazingly!

One week we met and he asked me questions about right and wrong and God. I gave him a bible and told him he can pray to God in heaven. I taught him he can pray in his native language and he can say anything to God and he listens to him.

I was afraid to ask him to come to too many InterVarsity events. But I gave my first Large Group talk/sermon and invited him. He came and supported me. That night I spoke on Luke 10:1-11 about how we can bring the Kingdom of God near. Afterwards I asked him about my talk and this idea of kingdom and how to understand it from his culture. I asked him if he wanted to be a part of God's kingdom. He quietly said yes, but was not ready to ask for it right then. I put off this big invitation to accept Jesus. Our big conference was coming up. I was afraid to ask him because I knew he worked weekends at a dining hall on campus. But my coleader Aris was on top of it and got him to come. So Jerry got his friend Wenyi to first come to bible study then work his shift so Jerry could come to Fall Conference!

Then at Fall Conference: 
During free time Saturday at 2:30
I just walked and asked that god take me to who he would have me talk toI found jerry as he was playing Starcraft 2 so we bonded.Then two other students Ray and Moon came so I played banana grams with them.I asked Jerry to join us and as we started he did.
Then the other students left and I asked Jerry about Jesus and what he was learning. I felt that he wanted Jesus! So we studied Acts 8 about Philip and the Ehtiopian. We talked about accepting Jesus and recieving the Holy Spirit in Baptism and how baptism of water is a testimony to others of our faith. 
I asked him if he was ready to accept Jesus. He said yes. I asked him to pray and tell God.He prayed in ChineseI felt the Holy Spirit inside of meI asked Jerry what he feltHe said I just feel HolyWe didn't even know what to do nextWe praised God in prayer room


Now I have seen with my own eyes the kingdom of God come near. I have been a part of God's movement in Jerry's life. Together as my supporters in prayer and financially we get to be a part of God's work in students lives at CU! Let us rejoice with God in heaven! Amen

Happy Halloween! Pumpkin Carving with International students

Happy Halloween! This day and the traditions may be normal for you. But in InterVarsity we have the joy of having many international students who have never celebrated Halloween. They have never carved a pumpkin or worn a costume. It is amazing how something so simple could bring so much joy. I am blessed to be a part of this community where peoples of many nations, ethnicities and languages can have fun and follow Jesus together. For my Intern teammate Ivannas birthday we carved pumpkins. Kelly and Yvette who accepted Jesus and received the Holy Spirit for the first time at Fall Conference have begun going to Ivanna's small group and are eager to know Jesus and the bible more! They have been bringing their friends because they want them to know Jesus also!

From top left to bottom right: Tom, Yvette, Coco, Kelly

Darley Small Group: Bible Study group at CU IV

Daniel, Jing, Aris, Grace: Core members of Darley Bible Study Small Group in CU IV

We started small, but we are growing and we are praying and working to impact the whole dorm with our community and Jesus! Each week we have had new people attend. Several students who do not follow Christ or have never read the bible have attended. We have had great discussion and missional activities. We  started handing out cookies and throwing game nights in the dorm to bless people and build more community. Our prayer is that we would be transformed as we renew this dorm and the people around us. Last night we went on a prayer walk and asked people in the dorm who may never come to bible study what we could pray for them for. 

Adventures with Students: Hiking the Flatirons!

Hiking the Flatirons with CU IV students!

Prayers for IV September 2012

Prayers: Please join me in lifting these up to God

·         Praise be to God for:

o   Faithfulness of CU IV students in giving their time, money and gifts for the kingdom.

o   New students we met who are interested

o   The hope of Jesus changing this campus

·         Let us give these burdens and hopes to you Lord:

o   Students who are not Christians open up to bible and InterVarsity

§  International students (Especially: Jerry, Kun, Takahiko, & Nozomi)

o   Freshmen make their faith their own

o   New Bible studies in the dorms and off campus (Especially mine in Darley)

o   Raising up missional Christian freshmen to impact their dorm
o  God speaks truth and wisdom to me as I prepare for and give my first sermon October 4 (Thursday @7pm) on our Christian identity as witnesses.

Transition for the IV fellowship at CU!

This has also been a time of transition for InterVarsity here at CU as they are starting new ministries including bible studies in the dorms to reach freshmen. In the first week of outreach InterVarsity at CU has met and gotten contact information from over 200 new students who are interested in joining our group including students of many nationalities, ethnicities and religious backgrounds. One freshmen Briana decided to start following Jesus for the first time when we shared the gospel with her. This year one of my roles will be coleading a freshmen bible study in two dorms (Darley N&S towers) with Aris a student leader and Jing. 

Transition in my life!

August was a time of transition as I said goodbye to Evergreen and Golden and I moved to Boulder, CO. I started working full time for InterVarsity at CU as my first full time job. This has been a challenging time stepping into my new role. I have had many times of joy as well as mistakes that are helping me grow. I am blessed by my staff team, by all of you my supporters and by every gift of God!

Here is a picture of my intern staff team with InterVarsity hanging out
(Left to right: Ivanna, Bridget, Kathryn, Tom)

One of the hardest transitions have been managing my time without a set schedule. I am struggling to learn to use my time effectively for the kingdom and to include time for fun and rest. Fortunately my intern team and I live next to each other, so we have the chance to hang out and get away from the challenges of a life of ministry especially at Boulder. Boulder is definitely a place where the distractions of this world get in the way of people and Jesus. Drugs, alcohol, success, image, relationships are all worshiped in that people give their time and money to them above God.

Another transition is from student involved in InterVarsity to staff. Many of the roles are similar but with subtle transitions. Sometimes I feel trapped, wanting to have more of a role and sometimes the roles I have seem overwhelming. 

Meditation Psalm 35: Love your enemy

Ruthless witnesses come forward;
they question me on things I know nothing about. They repay me evil for good
and leave me like one bereaved. Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth
and humbled myself with fasting.
When my prayers returned to me unanswered, I went about mourning
as though for my friend or brother.
I bowed my head in grief
as though weeping for my mother. But when I stumbled, they gathered in glee;
assailants gathered against me without my knowledge.
They slandered me without ceasing. How long, Lord, will you look on?
Rescue me from their ravages,
my precious life from these lions. Do not let those gloat over me
who are my enemies without cause;
do not let those who hate me without reason
maliciously wink the eye.
(Psalm 35:11-15, 17, 19 NIV)

What does it truly mean to Love and pray for our enemies. As I serve as a campus staff to college students at CU Boulder what does it mean to bless and love those who reject and persecute and hinder us sharing the gospel of Jesus?

NSO Fun meeting new students

NSO is one of InterVarsities many acronyms. NSO stands for new student outreach. Usually NSO is the first 6-8 weeks of a school year or semester. In this time a lot of energy and events are focused on meeting and welcoming new students into InterVarsity. This is how we have sustainable ministry and how we grow. This is an exciting and stressful time because we want lots of new students to get involved and join us so that we are a growing thriving ministry. 

Here is a story of having fun doing NSO. God wrote this story and blessed us abundantly. 

Several of us went to help new students move in and possibly make connections. But CU and most colleges are very protective of their students especially of their possesions and who they meet as they are new. In order to help move in each organization has to sign up and give information on the group and who is helping. InterVarsity did not do that, I mean we weren't originally planning to go. There were only 3 of us (Tom, Ivanna and myself) who went to help. But we got caught, probably because I was eating a muffin for volunteers haha. But, we got caught. They asked which group we were with. We were honest and thought we would kicked off. She called in to see if we were registered. Ivanna sent up a quick prayer for protection. We were even worried this would impact InterVarisities reputation and access on campus. 

And God provided . . . Instead of getting kicked off she said stay and help and here if we want drive these golf carts around and help students. And we said yes, thank you very much!

Go Tom! But keep your eyes open when you drive!

Yay, Ivanna meeting students!

God you are good!

To Donate to My Ministry with IV: Online

Instructions to donate to my ministry: Online

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is a tax exempt nonprofit organization

under 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code

For each donation you will receive a receipt for tax purposes as well as monthly and yearly summaries.

1. In order to give recurring gifts (ex monthly) you need to create an account that allows you to track your donations.
1. To Create an account to track donations online
2. Go to:  login.intervarsity.org/user/register
2. Then go to donate.intervarsity.org/support/Daniel_Harrison
1. click "Please login" if you are not already logged in by this point.
3.  Click on "Make a recurring gift" and follow the instructions to give by credit card or direct bank deposit.
4.  To give me a one time gift without creating an account, click on "No thanks. I wish to give a gift without logging in."
5. You can then donate with a credit card and not have to create an account.
6.  After completing the process you will receive an email confirmation and receipt.
7.  If you could please contact me by email (daniel.harrison.business@gmail.com) to let me know the amount you decided to support at, then I can keep track of my fundraising status.

If you prefer to give by check follow this link:
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Please let me know if you have any problems or questions.

Thank You! Your support makes this ministry possible.

Daniel Harrison
InterVarsity Staff at University of Colorado Boulder
daniel.harrison.business@gmail.com
303-570-1717

God's Reminders: Life is precious and short

Today God gave me a good reminder that life is too short and precious to worry, waste or be too serious. I never know what will happen tomorrow. I want to be thankful for what I have today.

Today July 24 I was worrying about being late to a fundraising meeting and driving around pissed off and lost. And only one family came who were helping host and they were later than me anyways. Haha. But it was actually a great night and nice hike with Mon, Dad, Dave and Lulu. But we hiked ahead and lost Dad. We couldn't did him for an hour after and panicked as it became dark. I was praying. Mom called 911 and some very kind police officers came to help. I went up on the trail. Eventually we found him and all was well. God kept him safe! Thank you God for the reminder to not worry so much. To take things as they came, laugh, work towards our passions, be with the people we love. So I want to hold my family and friends close. I want to enjoy the moments more. Like Golf at Lutheran Family services best shot golf tournament. Thank you God for life, family and each moment. Please God help me to be grateful. Help me to be loving and joyful even in bad moods and times of tension.

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daniel.harrison.business@gmail.com
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Here is a picture of the fellowship from last year.

Colorado pride!

You might notice almost all of the students are Asian American. That is one unique and beautiful aspect of this group of students. They are very open and share their community and the Love of God with all people around them and a few students with different background are involved. One way God has used this is that these students really reached out and poured into other Asian American students who had never gone to church or followed Jesus. Because of their common background they were able to get these students involved in InterVarsity.

Mmm grabbing a bit to eat with IV friends.

These students love to hang out talk, play games, eat and have fun together. This is a great way to build community and get to know each other. In order to go deep and grow in faith it is important to trust your friends and community. InterVarsity is serious about scripture but is a fellowship that has fun!

Why am I doing this Ministry?

My life and faith were transformed by being a part of InterVarsity (IV) at Colorado School of Mines(CSM). Together college students become a fellowship of believers. Now that I have graduated I believe that God has called and prepared me to impact college students’ lives through IV. Starting in August I will be leading a college ministry group with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at the University of Colorado Boulder(CU IV)

Though I am now an engineer I wish my degree also said InterVarsity leader, because I poured my heart out for IV at CSM. God has used my time at CSM to grow and develop my ministry skills. I was able to help start the InterVarsity group at Red Rocks Community college this spring and summer (the group now called Red Rocks IV now has over 15 students). I have found that I love working with people, particularly college students where personal and spiritual development is incredibly fast. Engineering is critical to society, but I feel that God has called me at least for now to engineer a college fellowship.

Now is the time for CU, last year over 20 students with open hearts who had never called themselves Christians joined InterVarsity at CU. However, most of these students left over the year I believe due to the lack of strong spiritual leadership. Kim (on the right in the picture) a student leader at CU in IV told me, “without full time staff last year we as leaders in the group lost vision and direction”. Jesus spoke of the same challenge:

Matthew 9:37 “Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.’ ”

Jing and Kim - students in IV at CU Boulder

God’s harvest is plentiful among the hearts of college students at CU Boulder. God has sent me to bring in his harvest as I raise up student leaders to reach new students and lead the IV fellowship to become a movement for the kingdom. I believe God has called and equipped me with the skills and passion to lead the CU IV fellowship.

In my calling to IV staff ministry I cannot go to the college campus alone. I need you and others to partner with me in order to reach God’s harvest among the 30,000 students at CU. With your support I can commit full time to God’s ministry at CU Boulder by fundraising $40,000. I will need a team of 20 partners supporting 100$ per month and 28 partners at $50 per month. Please pray to the Lord of the harvest for my ministry at CU. I ask that you consider partnering in my ministry at CU Boulder by giving donations monthly. To donate see the post called to Donate to My Ministry with InterVarsity. I believe this is a partnership and not another charity. If you believe in this ministry please contact me and I would love to tell you more and talk over the phone or in person. 

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(A few of those students at CU last year, including a girl I met named Jing ( in the picture above on the left) who is from China accepted Christ and started following him. Praise be to God for that!)

Who is Daniel Harrison?

I am a graduate from Colorado School of Mines (2012) with a bachelors degree in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering. For now I have decided based on God's call to pursue ministry and a career of serving the Lord and sharing the love and truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am serving with a team through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. For the academic year 2012-2013 I will be at CU Boulder working with the small fellowship on that campus to grow personally and to reach out to more students. I grew up in Evergreen, Colorado.