Pumpkin Carving/Game night + new Bible study + worship + MORE!

I just read that more people are living alone than ever before.  Sharing living space with others can be inconvenient, but we were made to live in community.  We need other people -- even if they do leave their mess on the floor.  It got me thinking.  If we have enough interested people to pull it off, I would love it if we took over one (or two!) of the student apartments next year as dedicated to intentional Christian community.  Let me know if you are interested.

VERITAS FORUM:  (*TODAY*) Some other Christian communities on campus are sponsoring a dialogue about how we face evil in an age of genocide and terror, led by Os Guiness.  http://www.veritas.org/gmu  Two sessions on Thursday 10/29:

+ Noon-1pm in the JC Cinema, Facebook event.

+ 7:30pm-10:30pm in the JC Dewberry Hall, Facebook event.

(I hope to make it to the later one, where the extra time is for round-table discussion.)

PUMPKIN CARVING & GAME NIGHT: We'll carve some pumpkins and then play some games.  Friday 10/30, 5pm-whenever, at my house, 10627 Lakeside Oak Ct, 22015, click for directions.  Rides available from campus (pick-up anytime after 4:45pm) -- just call 703-829-0220.

SUNDAY WORSHIP: This Sunday, I'll be going to the 10AM service at the Church of the Common Table, which meets at Jammin' Java in Vienna.  3 people attended a recent conference will each have 21 minutes to share their thoughts on Christianity in the 21st century, and why this conference really got them thinking.  Then there will be communion.  If you'd like a ride, just email or call/text 703-829-0220 (by 8pm Saturday).  Leave a phone number so I can reach you. (--Ben)

BIBLE STUDY: "Family Time" exploring what it means to be a community in Christ: relationships, struggles, etc. from the one-on-one level to the global level.  Mondays 7pm-8pm at Emma's dorm in Chesapeake starting 11/2 (that's this Monday!).  Call Emma at 443-621-7387 with questions.  ***If you are interested in this, but need it to be shifted an hour earlier/later, just let us know & we just might move it for next week!***

747 CREATIVE CHRISTIAN WORSHIP:  EVERYONE is welcome, and everyone's voice matters -- so bring a friend.  Co-sponsored with United College Ministries.  Every Wedndesday at 7:47pm.  We're in ***SUB1 room B*** again this week.  Complete room schedule at http://GMU747.org -- Facebook group: GMU747.

THEOLOGY PUB:  We'll gather at the RATHSKELLER in the lower level of SUB1 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: 11/10/2009 and 12/1/2009. 

HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS ACTION WEEK:  November 15-21 is the GMU Campus Ministry Association's annual Action Week to bring the campus community together to learn about hunger and homelessness and what can be done to alleviate these issues.  Let me know if you'd like to help.  http://ActionWeek.org -- Facebook group.

God almighty, you made us to live in community, to care for each other.  Help us to live out that intention.  May we take the opportunity to support those around us who are grieving, to laugh with those who celebrate, and to lend a loving hand whenever we can.  All this we pray in the name of Jesus, our Lord.  AMEN.

Grace and peace,
Ben

--

Lutheran Campus Ministry at George Mason University
http://gmu.edu/org/lutheran
http://facebook.com/LCMGMU
http://twitter.com/LCMGMU
http://GMU747.org
MSN 2C7; SUB 1 room 207; Fairfax, VA 22030
703-829-0220