I am looking for 300
I often recall the story of how Trinity Western came to be — the challenges and victories involved in acquiring the land, not to mention the many other trials that confronted the institution’s early visionaries. When up against overwhelming odds, these pioneers exercised one crucial advantage — they prayed. I think if those men could have seen what TWU has since become, they would be heartened by the global impact this institution has made, especially with its alumni living out the gospel in over 80 countries around the world.
Our story is reminiscent of the classic account of Gideon and his 300 warriors. In the book of Judges, God used Gideon and only 300 soldiers, with 300 torches in jars, to defeat the Midianite army, whose vast numbers were “thick as locusts” in the valley. The Lord told Gideon that He wanted Israel to conquer the Midianites with a small number of warriors “in order that Israel may not boast against (Him) that her own strength has saved her.” The Lord wanted there to be no question that He was behind the victory. In the same way, I believe that God will use the committed prayers of a small number of TWU alumni to show what He can do at Trinity Western University.
I am looking for 300 alumni who will commit for one year to pray for Trinity Western for one hour per week. That is only 10 minutes a day, six days a week. Just as Gideon used 300 outnumbered men to overcome the Midianite army, I am excited to see what the Lord will do through our 300 warriors.
If you feel this is a challenge you can commit to, please notify me at dave.swan@twu.ca. Once our 300 are in place, I will send out specific topics to pray for and provide regular updates on the website.
God bless you, and God bless Trinity Western University.
Dave Swan ’95
Director of Alumni Relations
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