CSM City Journal
August 2008
 
Hello!
Where has the summer gone? I don't know about you, but we cannot believe it's August already! We are so grateful for each group that has sacrificed a week of vacation to be Jesus' hands and feet in the city. Our prayer for you now, as you return home, is that the Lord would continue to use you to serve right there in your own backyard! We'd love to hear what you or your group has committed to do - shoot us an email!
 
For this month's CSM Impact interview, we have the opportunity to get to know Dale Long, faithful youth leader from Wesley UMC (Selinsgrove, PA).

Come and discover the real Nashville - this month's City Highlight. If you'd like to learn more about serving with CSM in "Music City", please visit our website .

Now is the time to register for your Fall 2008 or Spring 2009 trip. That's right - weeks are already beginning to fill! If you haven't registered yet, please call the Home Office (949-248-8200) to find out which dates are still available.

In This Issue
CSM Impact: Dale Long
Share Your CSM Experience!
City Highlight: Nashville
City Needs - Donate Now!
CSM Impact: Dale Long

Wesley United Methodist Church of Selinsgrove, PA has faithfully served with CSM for years. Their youth director, Dale Long, was pretty hesitant at his pastor’s suggestion of bringing 20 kids (ages 12-18) to the inner-city of Washington, DC.

Read the interview...

Share Your CSM Experience
Have you recently served with CSM in the city? We'd love to see your pictures, watch your videos and read your reflections. Send any material you'd like to share to alumni@csm.org.
 
 
                                                         Pastor Jeff prays with a new
                                                                  friend in Los Angeles.
City Highlight: Nashville

As someone in the mission field, it is easy for me to become a “Martha”. To become so focused on “doing” for my Lord that I forget to “be” with Him. This summer, the staff and directors of CSM-Nashville wanted to create an evening in the middle of the week that would remind our serving groups of the importance of balancing a life of service with a life of worship, prayer, and meditation.

City Needs - Donate Now!
CSM's city sites are always in need of different donated items. Here's an updated list:
-Houston needs a window unit air conditioner and lamps for staff housing.
-Los Angeles needs 4 bunk bed sets.
-New York needs 60-75 mattresses (with vinyl or plastic covers).
-San Fran Bay Area needs 20 bunk beds and 20-30 twin size mattresses.
-Toronto needs a person/people who can do basic plumbing, electrical work and repairs.
-Washington, DC needs a refrigerator, couches and rugs.

Do you think you can help? Please don't hesitate to email info@csm.org if are able to meet any of the above needs. Also - check out our donation page to find creative ways you can invest into CSM's urban ministry.
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