“I feel that the truth of the Gospel was put into action in ways I never expected.… I encountered a new Gospel on a new level which I had never seen.”
Brett, Univ of Northern Iowa
“I…was able to serve others, learn how to love like Jesus, live in mercy, pray for the city, eat good food and meet great people…” Sherene, U of Houston
“The sermon about the Grace of God through Jesus Christ really opened my eyes in my understanding of the gospel…” David, Vanderbilt U
“This week was one of the most amazing weeks of my life…: Ashley, SUNY, Geneseo
“It was a wonderfully unsettling experience. I am not satisfied anymore with my selfish, privileged life and the lack of true concern for others that seems to have come with it. I want to have God’s heart for others, especially the poor.” Jessica, Washington U, Harambee
“It was awesome trip…the satisfaction I got was deepest from my heart. I really got aim of my life. It was amazing experience…” Manish, Intl student, pre-Christian
“CityLights has been one of the most spiritually impactful experiences that I have had since college. I’ve learned to open my heart to the diverse peoples around me, and, I have developed a passion for the advocacy of social justice for the homeless…”
DeAndrea, Washington U, Harambee
“This has…been…a learning experience for…giving & receiving JOY”
Susan, U of Northern Iowa
“My original goals were to help others. I did not expect my heart to be transformed as it did….”
Emilee, U of Evansville
“It opened my eyes to the reality of my brokenness and the depth of my need for grace…” Jessica, Washington U, Harambee
“I found out the motivation for life and how to fall in love with Jesus…” Preston, U Evansville
“I think God is continuously driving me to serving the poor with medicine…”
Victor, Washington U, Asian Christian Fellowship
“God revealed to me this week that He truly loves me…” Minchi, SUNY, Geneseo
“I heard God’s voice saying very clearly that he loves me despite what I do or what my sins are….I plan to respond by making this the central focus of my life, to show God’s grace on me through my love for others.” Tim, Washington U, Harambee
“CityLights opened my eyes to the true helping nature of Christianity. It’s the most meaningful trip I’ve had…” Hao, Vanderbilt U
“This week has made me think that I need to re-evaluate the importance of success to me and maybe re-define what I think a successful life is.” Jennifer, Kansas State U
