I hope you are settling into the new school year relatively smoothly. At the beginning of the school year, I'm reminded of how Abraham was called to leave his family and home behind to go to a new place, not knowing exactly what would be waiting for him when he got there. Transitions may be difficult, but remember that God is with you, and loves you.
Dear Lord, we thank you for new days and new challenges. Use these opportunities to help us to recognize your hand moving in our world, sometimes through the people around us or even through ourselves. In Jesus name, AMEN.
PLANNING MEETING: Let me know if you'd be interested to help brainstorm or plan things as the semester gets rolling. I'd like to have a meeting over the upcoming long weekend and you are ALL invited to help share your thoughts. I'll send out a follow-up in the next couple days with the time & place, but if you are super interested, please let me know what works for you. (Contact info at the bottom of this message.)
DRUM CIRCLE: No experience necessary – we'll provide a bunch of hand drums and shakers and make music together. ALL are welcome! Tuesday 9/1/2009 on SUB I QUAD from 2PM-5PM, come and go as you please, so feel free to stop by even if you only have a few minutes between classes.
747 CREATIVE CHRISTIAN WORSHIP: We gather to worship including interactive discussion, song, prayer, and much more! EVERYONE is welcome and we think everyone has valuable insights and things to offer. Co-sponsored with United College Ministries (who represents our brothers and sisters in Christ from the Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Disciples of Christ, and UCC traditions. Every Wedndesday at 7:47pm. We're in SUB1 room B (3rd floor) for the first few weeks. Complete schedules at http://GMU747.org -- Facebook group: GMU747. Dear Lord, we thank you for new days and new challenges. Use these opportunities to help us to recognize your hand moving in our world, sometimes through the people around us or even through ourselves. In Jesus name, AMEN.
PLANNING MEETING: Let me know if you'd be interested to help brainstorm or plan things as the semester gets rolling. I'd like to have a meeting over the upcoming long weekend and you are ALL invited to help share your thoughts. I'll send out a follow-up in the next couple days with the time & place, but if you are super interested, please let me know what works for you. (Contact info at the bottom of this message.)
DRUM CIRCLE: No experience necessary – we'll provide a bunch of hand drums and shakers and make music together. ALL are welcome! Tuesday 9/1/2009 on SUB I QUAD from 2PM-5PM, come and go as you please, so feel free to stop by even if you only have a few minutes between classes.
FOOD DRIVE: Our Daily Bread food drive. Saturday, 9/6/2009, 2pm-6:30pm, at Safeway (12200 Fairfax Towne Ctr, near Fair Oaks Mall). Meet at SUB1 room 207 (Campus Ministry Office) at 1:30pm for a ride. Let us know if you are coming so we have enough cars. ;-)
THEOLOGY PUB: We'll gather at Brion's Grille to eat, drink, and talk about God, faith, religion, and how they intersect life in our world. This is a safe, open conversation. ALL are welcome, so bring a friend, order yourself dinner, and join in the conversation! 5:15pm on these Tuesdays: 9/15/2009, 10/13, 11/10, and 12/1. Let us know if you want a ride from campus. Details HERE.
FALL RETREAT: You can register online HERE -- the retreat will be October 2-4, at the beautiful Meadowkirk Retreat Center. Cost is $20/student including everything (meals, lodging, etc.), but we can help if money is an issue. Space is limited, so consider registering soon!
HELP OUT: It would be awesome if some of you would help out with KIOSKS (Wed 9/2, 3-7pm and Wed 9/9, 2-6pm) in the JC or the CONNECTION CARNIVAL (Thur 9/3, 11am-3pm) in the North Plaza. Also, if someone wants to put together a group to PAINT A CUBE by Southside, CHALK campus, etc.
Ideas? If there is something happening that you think we should attend as a group, or an activity that you'd like to help plan, or you just need to talk, let us know. Contact info below.
Looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Grace and peace,
Ben
Lutheran Campus Ministry at George Mason University
http://gmu.edu/org/lutheran
http://GMU747.org
Email: lutheran@gmu.edu
Facebook: Mason Lutherans
Twitter: LCMGMU
MSN 2C7; SUB 1 room 207; Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone/TXT: 703-829-0220
Phone/TXT: 703-829-0220
