It's Holy Week -- the week when we remember the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. Therefore, there are a lot of opportunities for worship in the coming days. Join us for 747 on Wednesday, or to carpool to local congregations on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. It's a great time to explore the trials and emotions of these central days in our faith.
Our Relay for Life team is growing, and will be holding a BAKE SALE! More info below. Join the team at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/gmulutherans
Join us for a drum circle in Wednesday afternoon! (No experience necessary!)
Read on for details on all this and our Theology Pub, movie night, and more!
Lord God, we want to know you more. Help us to use this week to connect emotionally with Jesus life, death, and resurrection. Help us to try to understand you. For the sake of Jesus the Christ, AMEN.
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DRUM CIRCLE: No experience necessary! I'll bring a bunch of drums and we'll make music together on the SUB I Quad from 5pm-6pm on Wed 4/8. Come and go as you please -- ALL are welcome! (PS -- this will be canceled if it is raining or the ground is soaked...)
RELAY FOR LIFE: Lutheran Campus Ministry is joining the fight against cancer by participating in Relay for Life here at GMU. We'll have a team meeting to answer questions on Wed 4/8 at 6:45pm in SUB I before worship. The relay will begin on Saturday 4/18 at 5pm (ending Saturday at 7am). We'll walk, play games, and camp out! It'll be a blast! Being Lutheran is never a requirement - everyone is welcome to join our team by following this link and clicking the "Join our Team" button: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/gmulutherans
747 -- WEEKLY CREATIVE WORSHIP: We gather each week to worship, discuss, sing, pray, and more! This week, we celebrate Holy Week. In SUB I 3rd floor room B at 7:47pm on Wed 4/8. We affirm the dignity of all people and encourage you to participate however you are most comfortable. Bring a friend! Every week is a different experience. http://GMU747.org
HOLY WEEK: Meet at SUB 1 room 207 to carpool. Email lutheran@gmu.edu if you have questions.
4/9 - MAUNDY THURSDAY: Meet at 6:50pm and we'll head to services at a local Lutheran congregation.
4/10 - GOOD FRIDAY: Stations of the Cross in mixed media -- The object of the Stations is to help the faithful to make a spiritual pilgrimage of prayer, through meditating upon the chief scenes of Christ's sufferings and death. We'll meet at 6:15pm to check out this mixed media experience created through the collaboration of 4 faith communities.
4/12 - EASTER: Meet at 10:25am to carpool to a local Lutheran congregation for Easter worship!
BAKE SALE: Monday 4/13 from Noon-2pm on the JC East Plaza sidewalk. Come support our Relay for Life team! Feel free to contribute baked goodies, or to fill your belly by buying some fabulous treats to help us fight cancer!
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 one will imply they have the truth and you don't. All are welcome, so bring a friend, order yourself food & beverage, and join us for some great conversation! 5:15pm at Brion's Grille on Tuesday 4/14 and 5/5. Facebook it . Rides leave from SUB I room 207 at 5pm. For more info, email lutheran@gmu.edu
MOVIE NIGHT: Friday 4/17 we'll have a movie night. Bring a snack and a friend. We'll watch a movie & maybe chat a bit afterwards. Details will be announced early next week...
PEER MINISTRY: Interested in working to make Lutheran Campus Ministry at GMU better? Help plan service events, worship services, and more! Find the full job description and the application at http://gmu.edu/org/lutheran/pm.html --- Applications can be accepted up through April 17th if you contact me by Wed 4/15 to let me know at lutheran@gmu.edu --- Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions!
LENTEN DEVOTIONS: We're sending out daily devotions until Easter, each including a scripture passage, brief thoughts, and a short prayer. They are sent as messages to the "Lenten Devotions" group and/or you can view them online and/or subscribe by email/RSS at http://lentendevotions.blogspot.com.
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!
