For those of you who missed last weeks 747 -- it was a great experience! Join us this Wednesday at 7:47pm in the Bistro to check it out -- come early for FREE FOOD (starting at 7pm).
Do you have doubts? Do you feel like God is far off -- or never around? You aren't the first one -- the Psalms are rich with statements like "Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?" (Psalm 10) and we even see King David saying "How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? how long will you hide your face from me?" (Psalm 13). It's OK to doubt -- to ask questions. When we gather, we do so with the understanding that we can talk about our tough questions. We try to have faith that Jesus is among us, as he promised (Matthew 18), helping us to wrestle with the questions.
God, help us to have faith in your promises and in your love. Give us the courage to talk about our doubts, that others may know that they aren't alone in their questions. Allow us to notice your often subtle presence 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.)
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 (9/3/2008). 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!
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.
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
