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Thank you
CRU ® is so thankful for those who faithfully give of their time, money and efforts to support our ministries. We want to say thank you to these three people who have played a vital role in the work of CRU.
JEREMY CLARK
Jeremy serves God as Chaplain at Arndell Anglican College. When Jeremy was in Year 12, he attended January Leadership Conference (now called CrossTrain). There he came to understand that Jesus’ death was not an easy task but cost God greatly and for which he now lives in internal gratitude.
Jeremy has always been impressed with the impact CRU has on young people. He has had the chance to both attend and lead on CRU Holiday Camps and has seen lives changed through the good news of Jesus.
A highlight for Jeremy was attending CRU's Teachers’ Conference, where he was inspired to grow his students for eternity, network with others and be encouraged in ministry at his school.
He has witnessed people influenced by CRU growing in maturity and displaying a willingness to serve. As Jeremy shares, “Each year, the CRU Day Camp held at Arndell helps our student leaders develop in their understanding of kids’ ministry and how it can be done well.”
Jeremy sees that CRU has a clear gospel focus in all aspects of CRU’s ministry. He is thankful for Schools Ministry Worker, Clare Wimble, who is an amazing encouragement to him and his ministry.
Thank you, Jeremy, for your involvement with the work God is doing through CRU in schools.
LOUISA NORTH
Louisa finds joy caring for children who are sick and in need of care at the Children’s Hospital, Westmead. Another highlight of Louisa’s week is being a part of St Matthews Anglican Church, West Pennant Hills.
During late high school, Louisa was invited to serve as a Junior Leader on the CRU Camp ‘Survivor Junior’. It was here where she was able to see the involvement and impact CRU had on children’s lives and spiritual development. Since then, Louisa has gone on to direct ‘Survivor Junior’. She shares, “One of the most precious times on camp is seeing children who are from difficult home lives come on camp and hear the love Christ has for them and the security and refuge He offers.”
Louisa sees the importance of CRU's work as it meets children where they are and tells them they are loved and cared for by God more than they will ever know. Louisa thinks that more than ever before, children need to know this truth and the abounding grace Jesus offers to all.
Thank you, Louisa, for your commitment to help kids come to know and love Jesus through CRU.
JOHN BOSANQUET
As a young Christian, John was part of the recently formed Crusader Group at The Illawarra Grammar School. He then attended an HSC Study Camp in his final year where he saw Jesus’ love in action.
John has always had a passion for seeing young people come to Christ, running a boys group in Beecroft in 1968. He was a leader on several Galston Gorge and Lake Mac camps, inspired by Jim Kidd as director. During these formative years, CRU helped to encourage John in his faith.
He sees CRU making an enormous impact, reaching young people at a time in their lives when they are receptive to the good news of the gospel.
John regularly attends the CRU Business Lunch, where he enjoys hearing inspiring testimonies from students and connecting with likeminded people.
In order to see more kids reached for Christ, John has decided to leave CRU a gift in his Will so that young people will hear the Word of God for generations to come.
