Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Upcoming Events -- March 5, 2008

Next week is spring break. With how things fall, our usual Simpsons watching won't occur again until March 21st. As we take this break, I feel the tendency to want to look ahead. I'm excited for the rest of this year, and I'm starting to re-examine our ministry so that we can make changes for the year ahead.

If you are also looking ahead, you might be considering what you are doing this summer. Consider working for one of the Lutheran camps. It's a ton of fun and very fulfilling. Here are a couple camps in the region -- let me know if you want more ideas:
http://www.mar-lu-ridge.org/
http://www.carolinefurnace.org/

I'll send out some more "looking ahead" opportunities next week...

Dear Lord, we thank you that there is a season for taking a break from what we are doing. During this time, allow us to glimpse ahead, but also to experience the break. Help us to find some down time to spend with you. In Jesus name, AMEN.

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UPCOMING EVENTS:
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(All times, dates, and locations are subject to change. Check for updates at http://gmu.edu/org/lutheran or the "GMU Lutherans" Facebook group.)

Kiosk: Monday, March 17th at 10:30am-2:30pm I'll be at a Kiosk in the JC atrium. Come join me to help represent us...or to learn more about us!

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.

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: Each day during Lent, I plan to provide a scripture-based devotion for you to read and pray with. I will commit to writing them if you commit to reading them. Feel free to share them with any interested friends as well. To get the devotions daily, do any of the following:
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
Service Opportunities:
I'm in the process of scheduling more opportunities with the Katherine K. Hanley Family Shelter, the FACETS/Fairfax County Hypothermia Shelter, and more! If you have particular dates or events that you are interested in, please let me know!
Other events of interest hosted by United College Ministries:
  • Discussion on life-direction/vocation with Pastor Herb in SUB I outside the Campus Ministry office Fridays 11:45 am. All are welcome.
  • Table Talk on Thursdays at 7:00 pm at St. George's United Methodist Church (4910 Ox Rd, Fairfax).
  • Email dmay@gmu.edu for more information!
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