Homework. Projects. Exams. Work. It's so easy to get buried in a list of things we have to do. Sometimes, we end up hiding from the world. I sometimes find myself struggling with the realization that the way I prioritize my time speaks volumes about the things I value. I spend hours toiling at menial tasks, sometimes shutting other people out. -- the figurative "DO NOT DISTURB" written across my face. What does this say concerning my love for my neighbor? What does this say about my view of community? Do my actions sometimes contradict my beliefs?
Dear Lord, we desire to help make your will be done here in our world, which is your world. We thank you for the generous abundance you surround us with, and seek to share that abundance with others. We know that we struggle to live out our faith sometimes, and we ask that you help us struggle through what it means to follow you. Please renew us and call us forth as your servant people. In Jesus name, Amen.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
747 TUESDAYS: Every Tuesday, we're meeting at the Crosspoint Ministry House at 7:47pm for FREE home-cooked food, table fellowship, and a devotion/discussion. Come & bring your friends! Directions:
- Walk through Presidents Park and back behind Jackson Hall.
- Follow the gravel road to Roberts Rd.
- Cross the street and the white house there to your right is the one.
- Enter side door near the parking lot. (It's about a 5 minute walk from SUB II.)
Mini-golf: We'll be going to Burke Lake Park for some mini-golf fun on Saturday October 6th at 2pm! Meeting location for a carpool to the park will be announced soon.
NOVACO: The Northern Virginia Coalition (NOVACO) helps homeless victims of domestic abuse become healthy, secure, and self-sufficient. We'll play with children on a some upcoming Monday nights while their mothers are in classes to equip them for the workforce. We'd need to be at King of Kings Lutheran from 6:30pm-8pm. I can provide rides if needed, leaving campus around 6pm. Let me know if you are interested. We'll be helping out on Monday October 15th.
Homelessness and Hunger Action Week: November 11-17. We'll probably partner up with another ministry on campus help raise awareness about this issue & provide help in whatever way we can.
Habitat for Humanity: Let's get our hands dirty building some affordable housing. Details coming soon!
Program Support: We want students involved as we plan our programs & events. Let me know if you want to set up a service opportunity, fellowship event, etc. Also let me know if you have ideas, but want me to set it up.
That's all for now. Feel free to share this information with your friends. Also, join the "GMU Lutherans" Facebook group to stay up to date on what is going on!
In God's grace,
Ben
