It's almost unbelievable that this school year will be over in less than 2 months (and I think students have a harder time handling that reality). The year has gone by quickly, and at both St. Olaf and Hamline, students are developing a deeper understanding of a Godly vision for ministry on campus. I keep hearing stories of people having new opportunities to share their faith with neighbors and classmates, and those stories bring hope and excitement for the remainder of the school year.

While I spent a few days at the end of March in Chicago preparing for worship and teaching at our regional end-of-year camp, 3 of my students spent their Spring Break in Milwaukee. While there, they focused on service in the community and learning what scripture has to say about injustice. Spending a few days of in-depth Bible study in the book of Amos is a good way to challenge one's perceptions of how God views the world around them. For those 3 students, this was a time where God called them to  a deeper recognition of the needs of others around them, to see how God has blessed them on a daily basis, and to have a passion for every student on their campuses.  Please be praying for Nico, Mari, and Maggie that they would daily have a clearer understanding of how to apply everything God was teaching them during this time.

As the school year wraps up, please pray that we all finish strong. We're in the middle of leadership selection on both campuses, and there are plenty of decisions to be made as we look ahead to next year. Also, Chapter Focus Week is coming at the end of May. This is always a great opportunity for students to unwind from the school year, receive some excellent training in one of a number of areas, and develop stronger relationships with God and others. If you'd like to learn more about Chapter Focus Week, click here, and if you'd like to help students cover the cost of attending, e-mail me and I'll get you the information you need.

I didn't have any pictures of students
from Milwaukee, so here's someone else
you can be praying for.

Being home with Evan has been an awesome experience (with it's share of exhaustions), but as he becomes mobile, my days become even more exciting. God has blessed Lisa and I with a great eater, an improving sleeper, and an overall adventurous little guy, and I ask that you please join in prayer as I continue to learn how to juggle work, family, and all the other responsibilities that come up on a weekly basis.

Thank you so much for your prayers, support, and encouragement. If you have any further questions about what God is doing on campus, please don't hesitate to contact me.


Deron Vaupel
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Campus Staff, Hamline University & St. Olaf College
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