I'd like to encourage you to come to worship at 747 this week. I'm not trying to guilt you into coming. I just know that everyone will learn more if you are there, because we can hear your viewpoint. Your presence is important to me, because I enjoy learning more about you. Each of us is important when we come together. When we gather in community, each of us has something to contribute. Come find out what it's all about! 747 will be in the JC Bistro this week at 7:47pm on Wednesday!
Join us tonight (Monday 11/10) as we play games with kids to help NOVACO provide a life skills class for mothers who are homeless victims of domestic abuse by playing games with their children! This is always a ton of fun! Meet at 6pm outside SUB1 room 207 (the Campus Ministry Office) to carpool. We'll return to campus by 8:30pm. Join the Facebook event
Are you interested in a creative Christian worship opportunity? Join us for 747 this Wednesday (11/12) at 7:47pm in the JC Bistro. Last week we looked at how reconciliation leads to community. What will we talk about this week/ Show up to find out! Also, check out the GMU747 Facebook group!
This Friday (11/14), we'll gather in SUB1 Patriot's Lounge to play games and build things with Legos from 4pm-6pm.
Interested in meeting students from other colleges to hang out and participate in service together? Attend the Mid-Atlantic region of the Lutheran Student Movement for a social/service event inWashington, DC. Crash at St. Paul's Lutheran on Friday (11/14) and spend Saturday (11/15) serving your neighbor and your Lord. You should be home before 8pm on Saturday. Let me know if you would like more information.
HUNGER AND HOMELESS ACTION WEEK is coming November 16-22! For more information, join the HHAW Facebook group or visit the website! Looking for a way to help out?
1. Volunteers Needed: Staff Headquarters -- We are currently in need of VOLUNTEERS to staff our headquarters on the JC North Plaza from 11:00 - 3:00 Monday (11/17) through Friday (11/21). We are looking for 4 - 5 students and staff to set up and take down, handout information, staff tables, the action tower and corn hole. Are you able to help? Please email Kayla <kayla.gray@gmail.com> or Kevin <kburke@gmu.edu> with your availability.
2. THIS Friday, Nov. 14th @ 1:00pm - JC Lower Level outside of Dewberry Hall -- Join us as we prepare for HHAW! We are looking for volunteers to help cut and assemble materials for our Action Board, we will also blow up balloons and make decorations for headquarters and weather permitting send people out chalking! All you have to do is bring a friend and show up! See you there!
2. THIS Friday, Nov. 14th @ 1:00pm - JC Lower Level outside of Dewberry Hall -- Join us as we prepare for HHAW! We are looking for volunteers to help cut and assemble materials for our Action Board, we will also blow up balloons and make decorations for headquarters and weather permitting send people out chalking! All you have to do is bring a friend and show up! See you there!
CHRISTMAS PARTY: On Friday, December 5th, we'll gather on campus to watch Christmas movies, hang out, and have a white elephant gift exchange. More details coming soon!
LUTHERAN STUDENT MOVEMENT NATIONAL GATHERING: Spend December 31st - January 4th at the Downtown Westin in Chicago at this gathering open to all college students across the country. Be "Transformed to Reach Out!" while staying on "The Magnificent Mile". Please talk to me ASAP if you are interested in going.
"ALTERNATIVE" SPRING BREAK TRIP: Spend your spring break helping families in the continuing disaster recovery efforts along the gulf coast. No experience necessary, as we will learn how to do whatever is needed once there. Please let us know if you are thinking of going.
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.
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Oh God, sometimes we are lonely. Sometimes we feel so caught up in the stress of things, that it feels overwhelming. Help us to find meaning in community. Help us to see your face in those around us. Hold us together in Christ. AMEN.
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There will be much more in the weeks ahead -- such as playing with Legos, 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.
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.
