The semester is starting to come together. Last week, 747 was one of those deep experiences where you learn more about yourself by learning more about the person sitting next to you. We talked about our needs to set aside time in our lives to rest, recharge, and open ourselves up to God -- whether a day, an hour, or a few moments in the midst of chaos. We explored of the wisdom of Sabbath in our own lives. This week (er...today), we'll be looking at how we use whatever it is that God has blessed us with ... and how maybe a little risk might be necessary with our talents, finances, and relationships. Join us this Wednesday at 7:47pm in the Bistro to check it out -- come early for FREE FOOD (starting at 7pm).
Dear Lord, help us to remember to set aside time to rest, and help us to actually do so. Enable us to listen for your still small voice, that we might sometimes notice your sometimes subtle action around us. May we find our rest in You. In Jesus name, 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.)
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.)
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!
747 -- WEEKLY CREATIVE WORSHIP: We gather each week to worship, discuss, sing, pray, and more! Wednesdays at 7:47pm -- we'll be in the in the Johnson Center Bistro again this week (9/10/2008) -- but the location will be different next week! We welcome everyone and assert that every person has have valuable insights and talents to share, so feel free to bring your friends along. 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!
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! Email us at Lutheran@gmu.edu to sign up now! :-)
NOVACO: We'll play with kids! NOVACO helps homeless victims of domestic abuse become self-sufficient. We'll play games with the kids while their mothers are in a life skills class. Monday 9/15/2008 meeting at 6pm (in Patriots Lounge outside SUB1 room 207) to carpool to the site -- returning to campus by 8:30pm. Please email us so we know how many people to expect: Lutheran@gmu.edu
BROKEN BREAD POVERTY MEAL: The location is still being ironed out, but on Thursday, October 16th at 7PM, we'll help host a poverty meal of a simple porridge on campus, and we'll discuss the everyday problems encountered by those confronted with AIDS and extreme poverty. More information will be coming soon...
TABLE TALK: Joining our UCM friends for their weekly Table Talk every Thursday at 7pm at St. George's United Methodist Church (4910 Ox Rd, Fairfax -- just south of Braddock). Free food and fellowship! All are welcome. Email dmay@gmu.edu for more information.
There will be much more in the weeks ahead -- such as meeting and feeding those living in shelters, Wii night in the JC, Habitat for Humanity builds, movie nights, Bible studies, discussions where we learn about other denominations and faiths, 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
