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 over the past few years:

JULIANNE CASTLE

As a teenager, Julianne first heard the gospel at Crusader ‘Saturday Night Meetings’ in Strathfield, and it was at a Crusader Houseparty at the age of 16 that Julianne first committed her life to Christ.

Julianne enjoyed going to weekly Crusader meetings at Meriden where she was able to introduce younger girls to the Lord. She is thankful for lifelong friends made going to camps at Galston and Lake Mac.

Julianne and her husband David have loved watching their 4 children be involved as campers and leaders over the years.

Julianne believes that CRU impacts young people at the most influential time of their development, when ideas, concepts and beliefs are being investigated and foundations of faith are being laid. That’s why she and David generously support the work of CRU by giving regularly to the CRU ‘Share Partnership’ scheme (also known as the ‘CRU Friends’ Program).

Thank you, Julianne, for your longterm involvement with the work God is doing through CRU.

AARON SMITH

Aaron first heard about CRU through the lunchtime group at Shore where he helped to run the CRU Group and was trained in how to run a Bible study.

Aaron loves speaking once a year at a CRU Year 12 Study Camp and directing the CRU Surf Camp over summer. He appreciates that CRU has given him some great opportunities to grow in his leadership and preaching skills.

Seeing several teenagers come to a personal faith in Jesus over the years has been a highlight for Aaron. Many of these campers have had no previous contact with Christianity. One teenager from a non-Christian household came to faith on Aaron’s first ever Study Camp, joined his local church, and is now directing her own CRU Camp. Praise God!

Aaron reflects that the evangelistic opportunities presented by CRU are incredibly unique and precious. He says, “I hope you will join me in praying that many more kids would be radically touched by the love of Jesus in the years to come.”

Thank you, Aaron, for your passion and commitment to help kids come to know and love Jesus!

KAREN KIGHTLEY

At the age of 18, Karen attended a Billy Graham rally and went up the front to give her life to Jesus. Karen went on to have 4 children who all enthusiastically attended CRU Camps from a young age. They not only had fun, but the message of Jesus was powerfully presented and they studied God’s Word. Karen also loved being involved at Lake Mac as a camp parent.

Karen and her husband, John, cosponsor the CRU Business Lunch each year and Karen has often helped out in the office in preparation for large events. Most recently, we are particularly thankful to Karen for leading the prayer support behind the Lake Mac Redevelopment Project.

Karen sees CRU Camps as the one place some kids will ever hear the gospel, have the opportunity to study the Word, and ask questions in a nonthreatening and trusting environment. Over the years, Karen has seen many young campers come to know the love of Jesus and give their lives to Him.

Karen reflects, “I thank God for CRU staff’s faithful dedication to His work and spreading the gospel among so many children and young adults, changing their lives for eternity.”

Thank you, Karen, for your ongoing assistance, prayer and financial support over many years.