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Pastor's Corner      Rev. Qadry Harris

 

As the academic year begins to wind down, I find myself carrying many of our college students in prayer. For some, this season brings celebration and anticipation. But for many others, these months moving into the summer are filled with uncertainty. What often goes unseen is how much students rely on their colleges and universities not just for education, but for stability—housing, meals, and a consistent sense of place. When the semester ends, that foundation can quickly disappear.

 

I am thinking especially of one student at Temple whom I have been walking alongside for the past few years. Recently, her parents were no longer able to provide financial support, and she has been forced to navigate a series of difficult transitions—moving from place to place, trying to secure stable and dignified housing, all while remaining committed to her studies. It is a heavy burden to carry, and yet it is far more common than we might realize.

 

These realities affect more than circumstances—they shape how students show up in the classroom, how they think, how they cope, and how they persist.

 

I am deeply grateful that St. Luke has placed me in a position to minister to this often overlooked community. I ask that you keep our students in your prayers—not just for academic success, but for stability, provision, and peace in seasons of uncertainty.