- The Gospel According to the Simpsons
- Playing with kids to serve NOVACO
- Helping fix up an old house for The Samaritan Women
- MALSM RETREAT for only $5
- Job: Peer Ministry
- Crossroads of Faith and Identity
- Jesus: Prophet of Islam
- and more!
This is "Holy Week" -- the time in the church calendar when we process the days leading up to and including the crucirfixion of Jesus the Christ and columinating in the celebration of his resurrection on Easter morning. Although we recognize through the whole process that we know the tomb is empty, it is important to also remember that there was a time when it wasn't. This is one of the ways that God shows us how deep his love for us is.
Lord, this week we stumble to the foot of the cross. We humble ourselves before you as Jesus humbled himself. We desire to be vessels of Your love to the world around us. AMEN.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
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(In general, ALL students, faculty, or staff at GMU or any other college in northern Virginia are invited and welcomed at our events. Being "Lutheran" is never required. All times, dates, and locations are subject to change. Check for updates at http://gmu.edu/org/lutheran or the "GMU Lutherans" Facebook group.)
HOLY WEEK WORSHIP: Most Lutheran churches will be having worship this week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday following the chronology of the holy drama of the Passion of Christ. These congregations are close to campus and have worship times posted on their websites:
http://www.lordoflifelutheran.com/home.xml
http://blclife.org/
http://elcvienna.org/
GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THE SIMPSONS: Friday, March 21st at 3pm-4pm. We'll meet in Johnson Center meeting room B (3rd floor) to watch the Simpsons and discuss. Bring some friends along -- EVERYONE is welcome!
NOVACO: The Northern Virginia Coalition (NOVACO) helps homeless victims of domestic abuse become healthy, secure, and self-sufficient. We'll play with children while their mothers are in classes to equip them for the workforce. Monday, March 31st leaving campus at 6pm and returning by 8:30pm.
SAMARITAN WOMEN: We'll join other young adults from the region in continuing to fix up an old estate to be used for a transitional, residential program for young women (http://www.thesamaritanwomen.org/). Last time we worked in the yard. Who knows what we'll be doing this time. (Unfortunately, I can't go, but GMU student Erika Kummernuss has offered a ride for anyone who wants to go.) I highly recommend this event! March 29th leaving campus around 8am and returning by 4pm. RSVP on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=10971570798 -- you can find Erika as a "Confirmed Guest" to ask for a ride.
SPRING RETREAT with Mid-Atlantic Lutheran Student Movement (MALSM): (***Non-Lutherans Welcomed***) Students from northern VA, DC, MD, DE, NJ, PA, and WV will gather at Sequanota Camp in Jennerstown, PA under the theme "Roughing it with Jesus: Back to the Basics of our Faith". Cost is only $5 if you tell me you are going, including a free ride! We'll leave campus Friday, April 18th at 4:30pm and return during the afternoon on Sunday, April 20th. Please contact me at gmuLutherans@bbuss.com for more details and the registration form. You don't want to miss this!
Sunday Morning Worship: Katie Kane leads the worship carpool If you want to go to worship on a Sunday morning, email her at kkane [at] gmu.edu to work out the details.
LENTEN DEVOTIONS: I've been providing a scripture-based devotion for you to read and pray with each day during Lent. Feel free to share them with any interested friends as well. There are only a few days left, but you can still get on the list any of these ways:
1. Join our "Lenten Devotions" Facebook group: http://gmu.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7958874287&ref=share
2. Send gmuLutherans@bbuss.com an E-mail message asking to receive the devotions by email.
3. Subscribe to the RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/LentenDevotions
PEER MINISTRY APPLICATION: Are you motivated, creative, and interested in faith? Do you need a part-time job for next academic year? If you think you might be interested in a student employment position with our ministry at GMU, see the application available at http://novalcm.org/PeerMinistryApplication.pdf --- the application includes a rough job description. Applications are due by Thursday, April 10, 2008.
SUMMER JOBS & MORE: This info can be found at http://gmulutherans.blogspot.com/2008/03/employment-opportunities-near-and-far.html
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HOSTED BY OTHERS:
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AT THE CROSSROADS OF FAITH AND IDENTITY - part of Pride Week 2008
"Join us in an interfaith conversation in which persons of all faiths explore with Muslim, Jewish, and Christian speakers how our religious heritage and identities such as culture, race, gender, clas, and ability have shaped the way we perceive ourselves or others as members of the faith-affirming queer community." Call 703-993-2700 for more information. Tuesday, March 25 at 4:30pm-6:00pm in the Bistro.
JESUS: PROPHET OF ISLAM- sponsored by GMU Muslim Students Association
"With this event, we hope to clearify some of the misconceptions of how Jesus (peace be upon him) is perceived in Islam. We would really appreciate it if you would be able to attend this event." RSVP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=14402662039 or visit http://gmu.edu/org/msa/ for more information Thursday, March 27 at 7:30pm in Enterprise room 80.
TABLE TALK - sponsored by United College Ministries
Free food and fellowship. All are welcome. Email dmay@gmu.edu for more information. Thursdays at 7:00pm at St. George's United Methodist Church (4910 Ox Rd, Fairfax).
DISCUSSION: DIRECTION / VOCATION - sponsored by United College Ministries
Explore life-direction / vocation with Pastor Herb. Email dmay@gmu.edu for more information. Fridays at 11:45am in SUB I outside the Campus Ministry office Fridays 11:45 am. All are welcome.
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Have a great week!
