The snow is pounding again and GMU has been closed for 5 days now. I'm guessing that some of you snowed in on campus have a bit of cabin fever. Fear not!
We *will* be having worship and games on campus tonight regardless of the weather for those of you who can walk, but please don't drive in. Matt Goldenberg will be hosting us in his dorm: Liberty B 207. In case you aren't familiar with it, Liberty Square is between Presidents Park and the Aquatic Center. You'll probably need to call me (703-829-0220) to get in. We know everyone is probably starting to get cabin fever, so bring a friend if you want. ALL are welcome!
Tentative agenda for *tonight*, Wed. 2/10/2010:
--> 6pm - games (feel free to bring one if you want) -- assuming I can get there, I'll bring whatever is easy to carry, and a couple pizzas.
(Even if I can't make it, Matt is baking cookies for everyone!)
--> 7:47pm or so - worship (ending by 9pm), very loose -- a couple songs and a short devotion.
--> 9pm - more games? (until people want to leave or Matt and his roommates decide it is bed time)
Once again, stay safe and please don't drive in! Questions? Call 703-829-0220
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Other annoucements:
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Baking King Cakes: This will hopefully be rescheduled this weekend, but we are still trying to figure out the weather and details! Stay tuned!
BAKE SALE FOR HAITI - Fridays 11am-3pm at Kiosk E -- (pending weather this week of course). Proceeds 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!
Worship Carpool - Sunday 2/14 - Call or TXT me at 703-829-0220 if you'd like a ride from campus to worship on Sunday morning, pending weather...
ASH WEDNESDAY 747 Creative Christian Worship - 7:47pm in the JC Bistro (lower lever) on Wed. 2/17. This is a the beginning of Lent, a time for growing closer to God. Please join us for a more contemplative worship experience, including communion. See http://GMU747.org
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 2/16/2010.
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 - Please let me know if you are willing to help write 1-2 devotions for Lent. If you are intersted, pick a day/scripture from the list HERE and let me know, then write a 100-300 word reflection and a 1-2 line prayer. It's really not hard!
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
