GMU Lutherans: Re: MOVIES/MARIOKART + MINI-GOLF + WORSHIP + U2 TICKET RAFFLE

There is something special about gathering together: Jesus said he is present whenever 2 or 3 gather in his name. We keep that community focus in mind, and there are several chances for getting to know our community better in the coming week: movies, mini-golf, kiosks, worship, service, & more! Also, remember you can win a ticket and ride to the upcoming U2 concert by participating in our events (drawing to take place on Wed 9/23/09). See below for details.

Lord God, we thank you for each other. For the opportunity to support each other and carry each other's burdens -- and also for the ability to reach out as a community to share Your holy love with all of those around us. May our community always find our life and breathe in Jesus name, AMEN.

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U2 TICKETS: See raffle info at the bottom of this message.

MOVIE NIGHT: Friday 9/18/2009 at Ben's house (3 miles south of GMU in Burke Centre -- contact lutheran@gmu.edu or 703-829-0220 for directions, or click HERE). RIDES from Sandy Creek shuttle stop leaving at 6:40pm. (Free street parking on Oak Leather Dr.) Bring a friend and a favorite movie or two & we'll decide together what to watch, then probably play some MarioKart on the Wii. 7pm-???

MINI-GOLF: We'll leave the Sandy Creek shuttle stop at 4pm on Sunday 9/20/2009 to go putt-putting at Burke Lake Park, just a bit south of campus. Bring a friend along -- ALL are welcome!

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. 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.

YOUNG ADULT MIXER: YOU are invited to mingle with Lutheran Campus Ministry students from other schools around DC, as well as some recent graduates and folks from Lutheran Volunteer Corps. 5-7pm on Saturday 9/26/2009 at Fontina Grille (walking distance to the Shady Grove Metro Station). Carpool details TBA.

STAND UP FOR PEACE: Comedians Scott Blakeman (Comedy Central) & Dean Obeidallah (SNL) will make us laugh, and rounds together to laugh, and encourages a dialogue in support of a peaceful, political resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Wed 9/30/09 at 8PM in the JC Cinema. Sponsored by: Arab Student Assoc., AEPi, Israel Club, GMU Hillel, Lutheran Campus Ministry, Program Board, MRRC, Nashim, UCMNV, University Life, and the GMU Social Programming Fund.

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!

Check our CALENDAR for more: http://www2.gmu.edu/org/lutheran/calendar.html

HELP OUT: It would be awesome if some of you would help out with KIOSKS (11am-3pm on Mon 9/21, and Wed 9/23) in the JC. Feel free 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.

U2 Raffle Information: My wife Kriss and I have a couple extra tickets for the U2 concert on Tues. 9/29/2009 at 7pm at FedEx Field. We've decided to raffle them off for FREE to students who come to LCM events, so you can submit your name (and contact info if I don't already have it) at once per each of our event (see above) through Wed 9/23/2009. (BONUS: Talk to me if you are planning on going to the FALL RETREAT and would like that to count too...)

NOTES:
1. To enter your name, you have to stick around a while and participate in the event.

2. Winners of each ticket will be drawn separately.
3. If your name is drawn and you can't go, then we'll draw another name. (You can't sell the tickets.)
4. Tickets include a free ride with us, leaving GMU between 4pm-4:30pm on 9/29/2009.

5. These are tickets on the field -- which I believe is standing room only.
6. Questions can be directed to lutheran@gmu.edu or 703-829-0220.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon!