Do you find time for real face-to-face relationships? It can be hard to overcome the information overload in our world of email, texting, facebook, twitter, blogs, phone calls, hulu, and many other distractions....but there is something so powerful about sitting where you can look into someones eyes when you talk to them. When you can commit yourself to being fully present in the moment, listening to each other and taking the time to process what you are hearing without distractions. If you crave real discussions, turn off the computer, ignore your phone, and take the time to interact with those you meet. This is the kind of interactions that Jesus had -- and they changed the world of everyday people like you and me.
THEOLOGY PUB - 5:15-7:15pm the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month in the Mason Rathskeller (lower level of SUB1)! Order yourself food and drink of choice and we'll have a non-judgemental chat about life, God, faith, and the intersection of all these things. The next one is Tuesday 2/2/2010. (HINT -- that's TODAY!)
747 Creative Christian Worship - Wednesdays at 7:47pm in SUB1 room B (3rd floor). 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. See http://GMU747.org
BAKE SALE FOR HAITI - Fridays 11am-3pm - The first check to LWR is getting put in the mail tomorrow -- for $738.69 -- wow! Thanks eveone! Matt is going to keep doing the bake sales for Haiti for a while on Fridays. Profits will continue going to Lutheran World Relief to help those suffering in Haiti. Bring baked goodies to help the sale, show up to help sell things or buy treats, or help however you'd like!
BAKE SALE FOR HAITI - Fridays 11am-3pm - The first check to LWR is getting put in the mail tomorrow -- for $738.69 -- wow! Thanks eveone! Matt is going to keep doing the bake sales for Haiti for a while on Fridays. Profits will continue going to Lutheran World Relief to help those suffering in Haiti. Bring baked goodies to help the sale, show up to help sell things or buy treats, or help however you'd like!
Baking King Cakes - It's a New Orleans tradition that we are going to share in, baking King Cakes! No experience or supplies needed! You'll get to take some home to share with your friends, and we'll take some of the others to local congregations to help build visibility and support for our activities! Friday 2/5, 6:30-10pm at Lord of Life (meet at the Sandy Creek Shuttle Stop at 6pm for a ride). Questions? Call or TXT 703-829-0220. RSVP on Facebook.
Worship Carpool - Sunday 2/7 - Call or TXT me at 703-829-0220 if you'd like a ride from campus to worship on Sunday morning.
HYPOTHERMIA SHELTER: Friday 2/19 - Are you interested in spending an evening (or entire night) providing hospitality and support at the hypothermia shelter when it is at Bethlehem Lutheran? They have lots of opportunities available: you can help serve food, or play games and watch movies with people, etc. (They could also use help other nights if you want!) If you are interested, let me know as we're ironing out the details ASAP. .
Lenten devotions - For the last two years, I've sent out daily devotions (via Facebook, blog, RSS, and email) during Lent. This year, I'm hoping to get your help in writing some of the devotions. If you are intersted, pick a day/scripture from the list HERE and let me know, then write a 150-400 word reflection and a 1-2 line prayer. It's really not hard - let me know if you are willing to write 1-2 of them!
SPRING BREAK SERVICE TRIP - Join us on a trip to Baltimore to leaving the evening of Friday 3/5 and returning late on Tuesday 3/9. We'll be helping 3 different charities and will have an afternoon to spend exploring the inner harbor area and such! We're trying to keep costs as low as possible! More details coming very soon, but let us know if you are interested so we can plan accordingly.
LOTS MORE COMING! We're looking to focus on more regular service opportunities, Bible studies, game nights and other time to just hang out -- and much more! Let us know what you'd like to do -- and when!
God Almighty, help us to be your hands and feet in our world, healing the world around us even as we pray for healing of our own brokenness. In Jesus name, AMEN.
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Summer Opportunities
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"BUILD" Summer Service Trip - Rebuild homes/cabins and lives in Neon, Kentucky, and share God's love while having fun and learning more about Christian servanthood and compassionate justice. For College and Graduate School Students in the Metro DC Synod Area. It is an opportunity for young adults to serve as God's hands in the midst of a community in need. We will enjoy the fellowship of working toward a comm on goal while discovering that faith de ands action beyond the confines of our immediate experience. June 6-12, 2010. Let us know if you would like more information.
Ignighting leaders - Bread for the World is looking for the best and brightest 20- to 30-year-old advocates to join our next class of Hunger Justice Leaders. Selected participants will attend an advocacy training workshop—all expenses paid—in Washington, D.C., June 12-15, 2010. Do you have what it takes to be a Bread for the World Hunger Justice Leader? Or do you know someone who does? Visit http://www.bread.org/get-involved/hunger-justice-leaders-training/2010/
Ever consider being a counselor at SUMMER CAMP? I would love to see some of you spend your summers changing the lives of children, and probably finding that your life is changed as well. I still can't believe I actually got paid for all the fun I had the year I was a camp counselor! There are great camps all across the country -- let me know if you are interested in some suggestions.
PEER MINISTERS WANTED for LCMGMU: Would you like to get paid to do things like planning & running service events, retreats, game nights, worship, & more? We are looking for creative student leaders interested in stepping things up with us during the 2010-2011 school year (pending funding). If you are interested, please contact us ASAP to get more information.
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Grace and peace,
Ben
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Lutheran Campus Ministry at George Mason University
http://www.gmu.edu/org/lutheran
MSN 2C7; SUB 1 room 207; Fairfax, VA 22030
703-829-0220
703-829-0220
