Marshmallows

Dave recently got a package from America.  In that package was a bag of marshmallows. Who knew that Fijians had never tasted marshmallows before?  My friend, Luke, was over at our apartment when the following conversation took place:

Luke:  "Are these marshmallows?"

Me:  "Yeah."

Luke:  "Like in the movies?"

It was a beautiful thing to watch Luke enjoy his first marshmallow, shortly followed by his first toasted marshmallow.

Next time you eat a marshmallow, remember, you're one of the lucky ones.

Fiji National University

Last week marked the beginning of a new adventure for us here in Fiji.  With the help of the Summer Project team, we are launching Student Life at a new university in Fiji.  Fiji National University has five different campuses in Suva which we're hoping to reach with the Gospel.  Our first week on campus went really well.  We have been very well received by students and there seems to be a lot of interest in our message.  Unlike USP, FNU is predominately composed of native Fijians.  That being said, we stick out at FNU even more so than at USP.  Students have been curious why so many white people have been flooding their campus which is a great way for us to begin conversations.

Please pray for our new mission field at FNU.  We're hoping to identify key students on whom we can build our movement.  Also, be praying that we wouldn't run into any interference from the administration at FNU.  We can't wait to see how God is going to move through us as we step out in faith to reach FNU!