Greetings from Lutheran Campus Ministry at GMU and welcome to this new school year!
For most of us, this is a time of transition. Some of you are returning to campus after a summer of working internships. Others are starting to take college classes for the first time. At times like these, it is good to remember that God always comes down to journey with us, wherever we are. The Bible tells us that God pitched a tent with the Israelites, traveling with them and camping alongside them. We have faith that God is still among us today.
God of love, we sometimes have trouble wrapping our minds around how much you can love us. Allow us to appreciate your presence as we seek to find where your spirit is moving in our lives. In Jesus name we pray, 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 expected or 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 -- also, friend LCM here.)
747 -- WEEKLY CREATIVE WORSHIP: We gather each week to worship, discuss, sing, pray, and more! Wednesdays at 7:47pm starting 8/27/2008 (tomorrow) in the Johnson Center Bistro. We welcome everyone and assert that every person has have valuable insights and talents to share. We're hosting this in cooperation with United College Ministries (UCM). See http://GMU747.org for future locations and other information -- or check out the Facebook group. We hope you join us!
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 expected or 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 -- also, friend LCM here.)
747 -- WEEKLY CREATIVE WORSHIP: We gather each week to worship, discuss, sing, pray, and more! Wednesdays at 7:47pm starting 8/27/2008 (tomorrow) in the Johnson Center Bistro. We welcome everyone and assert that every person has have valuable insights and talents to share. We're hosting this in cooperation with United College Ministries (UCM). See http://GMU747.org for future locations and other information -- or check out the Facebook group. We hope you join us!
COOKOUT: We'll be joining our UCM friends as they have a cookout Thursday 8/28/2008 on the SUB 1 Quad at 7:00pm. Join us for free food and a chance to meet people! All are welcome. Email dmay@gmu.edu for more information.
FALL RETREAT: Another joint endeavor with UCM, this will be at the retreat house at Caroline Furnace Camp on October 3-5, 2008. Mark your calendars now for a great weekend of community, discussion, and contemplation!
DRUM CIRCLE: I'll have some drums in Presidents Park (near Jefferson Hall) on Tuesday 9/2/2008 from 5pm-7pm. No experience is necessary, so join me anytime during this window as we make music together!
There will be much more in the weeks ahead -- such as meeting and feeding those living in shelters, playing with kids, movie nights, Bible studies, Habitat for Humanity builds, and much more! Let us know what you are interested in.
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"Now there is no godlessness, no hatred, no sin which God has not carried, suffered, and atoned. Now there is no reality, no world that is not reconciled and in peace with God. God did this in the beloved son Jesus Christ." ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer
"Now there is no godlessness, no hatred, no sin which God has not carried, suffered, and atoned. Now there is no reality, no world that is not reconciled and in peace with God. God did this in the beloved son Jesus Christ." ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer
