As we prepared for the start of the fall, each of our ten-person student leadership team recounted how they initially became a part of our Wesley Family. Thankfully, an older student had showed special interest in them and encouraged them to not just come – but to really enter in. Now, as upper classmen, they want to do the same for others. When the semester started, it was clear that the desire to be intentionally welcoming was not limited to our student leaders. Each time our doors opened, all of our Wesley students were excited to see new faces!
Emerson is just one recipient of that intentionality. From a town outside of Dallas, Emerson has certainly chosen to enter into our family, and we couldn't be more thankful. Within the first few weeks of coming as a brand new student, she began volunteering to do name tags, helping out with Tuesday Nights, and anything else she could do. As with all of our students, we wouldn't be us without her!
Here are some of Emerson's thoughts on what the Wesley has meant to her:
"Wesley is the most welcoming ministry I have experienced on this campus. There were several people on staff reaching out to me before I ever got to Fayetteville – not because they wanted me to join their ministry, but because they actually cared about me. Wesley shows everyone who walks in their door so much love. Being welcome at Wesley means any time and any day whenever you may need anything. I have seen and experienced staff and leadership go above and beyond to make sure every student they have an encounter with feels loved and welcome."
Thank you for helping us provide a Christ-centered community for students like Emerson!
In Christ,
Daniel Rupp
Wesley Director & College Pastor
