Thursday, February 26, 2009

(2/26) Lenten Devotions, Rollins, Lost & Found, KKH Shelter, Theology Pub, and more!

Hello friends!  Sorry for sending a 2nd email this week.  I decided at the last minute due to student requests to once again write daily Lenten devotions.  For example, one student said "I know alot of my friends were especially touched by them and I have some more friends who I think will be touched by them as well."  
To view them online and/or subscribe by email/RSSvisit http://lentendevotions.blogspot.com
Alternatively, you can join the "Lenten Devotions" Facebook group, and I'll send them as messages to the group.
 
I also wanted to point out that we'll now meet for the Lost and Found concert *inside* at the Campus Ministry office (SUB 1 room 207) since there is a chance of rain.  (Email me if you would be willing to help drive for this, as we might be able to use an additional car or two.)

There is currently ONE space available for the Harvest of Hope service-mission trip over spring break.  See http://gmu747.org/spbr09.php for information and applications.

Reminder of our MANY upcoming events below...including events tonight, tomorrow night, Saturday afternoon, etc.

Grace and peace, Ben

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Note: *OFFICE* = The Campus Ministry office, which is SUB 1 room 207.

PETER ROLLINS SPEAKING TOUR:  We'll be exploring post-modern Christianity and addressing its revolutionary and transformative potential with this writer, speaker, lecturer, and coordinator of the experimental collective Ikon.  Learn more about him at http://peterrollins.net -- Meet TONIGHT Thursday 2/26 at 6pm at the *OFFICE* to carpool to Vienna and take the Metro to Clarendon. Email lutheran@gmu.edu if you are interested in attending. (Admission is FREE, only cost is for Metro)


LOST AND FOUND CONCERT: We'll meet at the *OFFICE* at 4:30pm on Friday 2/27 to head to a Lost and Found concert.  If you've never seen Lost and Found in concert, their quirky music and great sense of humor make this a unique experience you won't want to miss!  Facebook event.  Admission is $10.


HELP SERVE A MEAL AT THE KATHERINE K. HANLEY FAMILY SHELTER: A safe, temporary home for homeless families needing assistance and helps families develop plans to locate permanent housing.  Please wear clean comfortable clothes, closed toed shoes, and no sleeveless shirts.  We'll meet in SUB I at the *OFFICE*.  We can only take 1-3 volunteers each trip, so please email lutheran@gmu.edu or RSVP on the Facebook event if you can attend Saturday 2/28 meeting at 11:15am and returning around 1:45pm.


THEOLOGY PUB:  Gather at Brion's Grille in University Mall (across Braddock from GMU) to eat, drink, and talk about God, faith, religion, and how they intersect life in our world.  This is a safe, open conversation.  Bring your questions!  No barriers to entry. No one will imply they somehow have the truth and you don't.  All are welcome, so bring a friend and come order yourselves some food and a beverage and join us for some great conversation!  Tuesday 3/3 at 5:15pm at Brion's GrilleFacebook event. If you want a ride, email lutheran@gmu.edu 


DISCUSSION GROUP ON FAITH:  Come share an afternoon snack, and explore some of the challenges of our human hearts and the beliefs of the Christian faith.  Pastor Lisa Hufford will lead us as we consider the ideas of various Christian thinkers, pertinent biblical passages, along with our own personal thoughts, experiences, and questions.  Next weekly meeting is Wed 3/4 at 4:30pm in SUB 1 Patriot's Lounge (2nd floor on the blue couches) 


747 -- WEEKLY CREATIVE WORSHIP:  We gather each week to worship, discuss, sing, pray, and more!  Wednesday 2/23 in JC Bistro.  When we journey in Lent, we journey together.  I invite you to consider Lent a time to focus on your spiritual disciplines, to attend church regularly this season, making the sacrifice of giving, and gifting your time in prayer and reflection.  Join us as we journey together.  Bring a friend!  Every week is a different experience.  See http://GMU747.org for future locations and other information -- or check out the Facebook group . 


HARVEST OF HOPE (alternative spring break service mission trip): ONE space currently available!  See http://gmu747.org/spbr09.php for information and applications.


WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS SUMMER?  HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT SUMMER CAMP?
You think I'm joking?  Nope -- being a camp counselor was one of the most powerful summers of my life.  Summer camp changes lives -- both for the campers and the counselors.  I would love it if our dedicated faithful students spent this summer in the daily lives of young people.  Have I wet your appetite?  Drop me a line and we can chat about great places to spend your summer!


AND MORE: There will be much more in the weeks ahead -- such as playing with kids, movie nights, Bible studies, Habitat for Humanity builds, game nights, and much more!  Let us know what you are interested in.  

Note: *OFFICE* = The Campus Ministry office, which is SUB 1 room 207.