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The first batch of mugs have arrived.

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These pictures don't do our new PIU coffee cups justice, but that's OK. The pictures are like the  Coffee with the President   campaign   they represent, or, even more significantly,  Pacific Islands University, itself. The reality behind the image is far greater, more important, and far more valuable than is the poor attempt to symbolize it. The fact is, I'm really pleased with our cups. I thank Samantha Owen for taking care of the design details. I think you'll be like me--proud to drink your coffee, tea, or whatever from your PIU mug. Everyone who participates in our Coffee with the President fundraiser/friend-reacher will receive one of these mugs as a token of our appreciation and as a reminder to pray for PIU. If you have not already signed up, I hope to hear from you. If you scroll down on this blog, you'll find out more about Coffee with the President. http://piu.edu/welcome-to-the-piu-donation-page We move ahead By His Grace, PS:...

An Early Update

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So, how's it going so far? I'll say "Encouraging." 140 folk have watched the CwtP video. Others have read the first post on this blog or the material at PIU.edu . A long-time supporter who joined the campaign sent me the email she is using to let others know about CwtP,  " There are many reasons why [we] are committed to supporting PIU.  . . . their commitment of bringing   affordable quality education   that people would not have access to otherwise. . . .  Like many grass roots endeavors it depends on many, many people helping out. . . . C an you be part of this in some way?" A young couple wrote, We " would like to start supporting PIU. I recently got a job, and we both feel led to give some of our offering to PIU. We were wondering what the best way to do this is." A colleague in ministry told me that he is reaching out to some people who have an interest in providing Theological training. Some of our Board Members are reaching o...