There are currently TWO spaces available for the Harvest of Hope service-mission trip over spring break. We'll leave at 2pm on Saturday 3/7 to head to sunny Jacksonville Florida. So if you want to get out of the cold snow, here's your opportunity! While there, we'll be spending the most of our days "gleaning" -- harvesting food left behind in the fields -- and the fruits of our labor will be distributed to food banks and those in need. It sounds like there is a pool at the camp we're staying at has a pool, and we'll spend one day on the beach, so it won't be all work. Spend your spring break doing something meaningful: learning about hunger and doing something about it! See http://gmu747.org/spbr09.php for information and applications. (Cost is $100 for GMU/NOVA students, but scholarships are still available!) Contact us ASAP if you are interested in going so we can get you more information!
PS -- there is a glimpse at upcoming events after spring break near the bottom of this email.
Dear Lord, open our eyes to be amazed by the diverse weather we get to experience living in northern Virginia. Open our ears that we might hear your still small voice when you call us. Open our hearts to pull us to do your work in the world. In Jesus name, AMEN.
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LENTEN DEVOTIONS: Between Ash Wednesday and Easter, we'll be sending out daily devotions for your reading pleasure, each including a scripture passage, some brief thoughts (usually written by myself), and a short prayer.
To view them online and/or subscribe by email/RSS, visit http://lentendevotions.blogspot.com.
Alternatively, you can join the "Lenten Devotions" Facebook group, and I'll send them as messages to the group.
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 Grille. Facebook 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): TWO spaces currently available! We'll leave at 2pm on Saturday 3/7 to head to sunny Jacksonville Florida. So if you want to get out of the cold snow, here's your opportunity! While there, we'll be spending the most of our days "gleaning" -- harvesting food left behind in the fields -- and the fruits of our labor will be distributed to food banks and those in need. It sounds like there is a pool at the camp we're staying at has a pool, and we'll spend one day on the beach, so it won't be all work. Spend your spring break doing something meaningful: learning about hunger and doing something about it! See http://gmu747.org/spbr09.php for information and applications. (Cost is $100 for GMU/NOVA students, but scholarships are still available!) Contact us ASAP if you are interested in going so we can get you more information!
A GLIMPSE OF THINGS TO COME AFTER BREAK:
+ Faith discussion group every Wednesday at 4:30pm
+ 747 creative worship every Wednesday at 7:47pm
+ Game Night on Friday 3/20
+ Theology Pub every third Tuesday: 3/24, 4/14, and 5/5
+ Carpool to Maundy Thursday (4/9) and Good Friday (4/10) services at local congregations
+ Relay for Life - Saturday 4/18
+ Mason Day - Thursday 4/23
+ End of year picnic - Saturday 4/25
+ MORE!
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!
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. Let us know what you are interested in.
