College Students Focus on the Lost During 'Jesus Week' Observance
by Jim Brown
April 16, 2004
(AgapePress) - Christian students at the University of Oklahoma have been placing a special emphasis on prayer and evangelism this week. Hundreds of students have been taking part in "Jesus Week" on the OU campus.The theme of the observance -- "The Return to Passion, Prayer, and Purpose" -- is based on Jeremiah 29:12-14. Events during the week, organized by leaders from various Christian student groups, have been focused on praying for and reaching the lost with the gospel of Christ.
Student body president Mary Millben, one of the lead organizers for Jesus Week, says students are seeking God with all of their heart and being brought out of their captivity.
"Students are returning to a passion for the lost," Millben says. "[They are] returning to a passion for the Great Commission, which we're all called to do, no matter what our individual pursuits or career pursuits are; and how that passion then ties into building a relationship with Jesus Christ and daily meditating on His will [and] on what God's purpose is for OU and for the lost here."
The student leader explains that in the months leading up to the week-long event, students asked the Lord to use the event for His glory.
"The Bible says when we 'Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, all these things will be added,'" she says. "And when students who sought the Lord [continue] to seek God and [when] salvations are happening, people are changing their lives and recognizing that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and He's everything, and the life in Him is life."
Earlier in the week, actor Kirk Cameron and evangelist Ray Comfort preached to crowds on campus, provided Christian students with tips on how to share their passion for Jesus Christ with unbelievers, and encouraged the students to take advantage of every opportunity they get to do so.
