Welcome back to campus! Today we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If you've never heard his "I have a dream" speech, check out the video or the transcript of this historic and monumental speech. Also, consider this: Dr. King was only 26 years old when he was part of the Montgomery bus boycott. Though we tend to remember Dr. King for his stance on racial issues, he also spoke out for love and nonviolent responses in other realms, such as loving enemies rather than fighting wars ... loving as Jesus loved. In his " Letter from the Birmingham Jail" He spoke about churches overcoming divisions and working together. He also spoke out about the ecomonic policies that prevent the elimiation of slums. In many ways, Dr. King was not only ahead of his own time, but maybe even ahead of our time as well. As we begin this new semester, prayerfully consider how you'd like to work to make the world a better place -- how you will help do the work of God's kingdom here and now.
Dear Lord, thank you for all of the modern prophets who help us interpret your word. We pray that you help us work together as a community to do your work in the world. May your will be done. In Jesus name, Amen.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
(All times, dates, and locations are subject to change. Check for updates at http://www.gmu.edu/org/lutheran or the "GMU Lutherans" Facebook group.)
Gospel According to the Simpsons: Wenesdays, noon-1pm. We'll meet in Johnson Center room 243 to share lunch (provided), watch an episode of the Simpsons, & discuss.
Saturday Evening Worship: We'll meet at the George Mason Statue at 5:30pm on Saturday to carpool to the Holden Evening Prayer service at Abiding Presence Lutheran.
Hypothermia Shelter: We'll be helping out by providing hospitality for an evening -- assisting with dinner, comversation with the guests, playing cards, making coffee, emptying garbage ... whatever. Join us and prevent hypothermia deaths in Fairfax County this winter. 5pm-11pm on either Friday, February 15th or Saturday, February 16th .. . let me know if you have a preference!
Survey: Don't forget to take a few minutes for this survey so that our ministry can work to better serve you!
Also, I'll be holding office hours in SUB I room 207 from 1:15pm-4:15pm.
