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A Summer’s Impact

When Abi felt God calling her to Milwaukee, she didn’t fully understand but she decided to follow His lead. She joined Cru’s short-term mission project last May called Summer in

Nick is in the second row from the top, wearing a birthday hat.

The Value of the Truth

Last year, Nick spent his summer break in Milwaukee with the Cru® Summer in the City® short-term mission project. He was a college student from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

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When We Don’t Feel Like It

Last year, Grace and Kiersten spent their summer with Cru®. The girls found themselves stretched beyond what they expected, serving with Cru Inner City on their annual Summer in the

Jon (second from left, back row) with fellow Summer in the City® participants

More Than a Summer Job

A college student from University of Minnesota’s Duluth campus, Jon, spent last summer in Milwaukee with teammates and staff, learning about life and service in the inner city. A job

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Confronting Powerlessness

By Daniel Du. Daniel serves on Cru’s field staff reaching millennials in New York City. I recently enjoyed a short but much-needed weekend reunion with some of my old friends

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What Does This Mean?

“What does this mean?” Sierra held up the gospel bead bracelet she’d been given. Imogene smiled as she looked at the girl. A few weeks earlier, Imogene had been driving