Lord God, guide our feet, turn them toward you, and give us the strength to take each step. AMEN.
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Upcoming Events:
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747 Creative Christian Worship - Wednesdays at 7:47pm in SUB1 room B (3rd floor). We continue to look at how we grow closer to God both as individuals and as a community. (Join the Facebook group!) See http://GMU747.org
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 at least 3 different charities and will have an afternoon to spend exploring the inner harbor area and such! Cost = $30 (talk to us if the money would keep you from going!) More details coming very soon. Facebook event HERE. If you plan to go, email or call me ASAP so I can get you info!
Lenten devotions - To subscribe to receive these daily devotions during Lent, either join the "Lenten Devotions" facebook group or subscribe via email or RSS at http://lentendevotions.blogspot.com
If you are intersted in writing 1-2 devotions (75-300 word reflection and a 1-2 line prayer), just let me know.
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 3/16/2010. Facebook event HERE.
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!
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Summer Opportunities
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"BUILD" Summer Service Trip - Registration now open and is due by May 15. 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 and young adults (post-high school to age 27) 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 common goal while discovering that faith de ands action beyond the confines of our immediate experience. June 6-12, 2010. Full cost is $400. Let us know if you would like more information. Documents: BUILD Trip Introductory Letter - HOMES Program Description - Registration Forms - Also Facebook event.
Ignighting leaders - Bread for the World is looking for bright young adult advocates to join our next class of Hunger Justice Leaders. Selected participants will attend an advocacy training workshop (expenses paid) in D.C., June 12-15, 2010. Do you have what it takes -- or know someone who does? Info HERE.
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
