At this time, I am reminded that (although the Protestant Reformation is recognized as an event that occurred at a specific time) -- that the church is always reforming. God is loose in the world, and the Spirit blows creatively in our midst, calling us to continually re-contextualize for our time and place the Good News of God's saving grace that is known through Christ Jesus.
It is a special time in the church year within the Lutheran Church, so it is a great time to join a local congregation for worship. You can find a list of local congregations (arranged by distance from GMU) at http://lcmgmu.org/worship.html -- and you can let me know if you have any questions or are seeking rides from campus.
Lord God, we thank you for our ancestors in the faith, who stood up and followed where you led, reforming the church and passing the story of your grace down through the ages. Help us to be open to following wherever you call us to lead. In Jesus name we pray, AMEN.
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747 Creative Christian Worship: Wed. 10/27 at 7:47pm in SUB2 room VIP2 (3rd floor, ask the info desk or call/TXT 703-829-0220 for help finding us). We'll be exploring Sacramental Living and are also expecting guests from Virginia International University. ALL are welcome! Co-sponsored with
United College Ministries <http://www.gmu.edu/org/ucm/>. Check out the facebook Fan Page for this worship gathering <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fairfax-VA/747-Creative-Christian-Worship-at-George-Mason-University-gmu747/120575701329248>. You can always find our location listed at http://GMU747.org
Pumpkin Carving: Let's meet in the JC near Kiosk G at 7:45pm to go together to the Program Board event carving pumpkins & decorating cookies from 8pm-9pm (down at the Cinema/South Plaza). It should be fun! Give me a call if you have any trouble finding me: 703-829-0220.
Hunger and Homelessness Action Week (an annual week of activities sponsored by the campus ministry association to educate about these issues and inspire people to action) is drawing nearer. it will be November 14th-20th, and there are several ways that you can get involved now to help make this week possible and meaningful:
+ Student planning committee which will plan an activity for HQ on the north plaza, among other things (forming by 11/1);
+ Helping to staff HQ on the north plaza (our shift is Wed 11/17, 12:30pm-2:30pm --- and if you are willing to be the person who organizes our shift, please let me know by 11/1);Please feel free to share these emails with a friend -- many people won't know that we exist without your help. If you don't want to receive these emails, just reply and let us know. We don't want to spam anyone.
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747 Creative Christian Worship: Wed. 10/27 at 7:47pm in SUB2 room VIP2 (3rd floor, ask the info desk or call/TXT 703-829-0220 for help finding us). We'll be exploring Sacramental Living and are also expecting guests from Virginia International University. ALL are welcome! Co-sponsored with
United College Ministries <http://www.gmu.edu/org/ucm/>. Check out the facebook Fan Page for this worship gathering <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fairfax-VA/747-Creative-Christian-Worship-at-George-Mason-University-gmu747/120575701329248>. You can always find our location listed at http://GMU747.org
Pumpkin Carving: Let's meet in the JC near Kiosk G at 7:45pm to go together to the Program Board event carving pumpkins & decorating cookies from 8pm-9pm (down at the Cinema/South Plaza). It should be fun! Give me a call if you have any trouble finding me: 703-829-0220.
Hunger and Homelessness Action Week (an annual week of activities sponsored by the campus ministry association to educate about these issues and inspire people to action) is drawing nearer. it will be November 14th-20th, and there are several ways that you can get involved now to help make this week possible and meaningful:
+ Student planning committee which will plan an activity for HQ on the north plaza, among other things (forming by 11/1);
+ Student advertising team which will be in charge of chalking, fliering, etc. (forming by 11/1);
+ Helping to plan and facilitate the 4th annual Sleep-Out on the North Plaza (which will occur Thurs. 11/18);
+ Signing up to walk in the CROP Walk to raise awareness and money to stop hunger (walk will be Sun. 11/21);
+ and there will be more ways to participate as November progresses. Please let me know if you are interested -- and ASAP for the two student groups forming within the week!
+ Helping to plan and facilitate the 4th annual Sleep-Out on the North Plaza (which will occur Thurs. 11/18);
+ Signing up to walk in the CROP Walk to raise awareness and money to stop hunger (walk will be Sun. 11/21);
+ and there will be more ways to participate as November progresses. Please let me know if you are interested -- and ASAP for the two student groups forming within the week!
Theology Pub: Tue 11/2, 5pm-7pm in the Mason Rathskeller (lower level of SUB1) -- join us to discuss God, theology, faith, life, and how they intersect over food and drink. We welcome questions, doubts, and differences of opinion. :-)
Prayer Labyrinth: Tue 11/9, Noon-4pm: JC meeting room D. Take a break from your busy schedule to seek some peace through prayerful meditation.
New LCM T-shirts have arrived! Let us know if you'd like one, and in what size. Student cost = $5 (or $15 for non-students). See what they look like at http://is.gd/fXXOz
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There is a lot more coming -- and don't forget to join the Facebook group & invite your friends:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=19907586200
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Grace and peace,
Ben
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Lutheran Campus Ministry at George Mason University
www.LCMGMU.org
http://facebook.com/LCMGMU
http://twitter.com/LCMGMU
http://GMU747.org
MSN 2C7; SUB 1 room 207; Fairfax, VA 22030
703-829-0220
Prayer Labyrinth: Tue 11/9, Noon-4pm: JC meeting room D. Take a break from your busy schedule to seek some peace through prayerful meditation.
New LCM T-shirts have arrived! Let us know if you'd like one, and in what size. Student cost = $5 (or $15 for non-students). See what they look like at http://is.gd/fXXOz
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There is a lot more coming -- and don't forget to join the Facebook group & invite your friends:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=19907586200
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Grace and peace,
Ben
--
Lutheran Campus Ministry at George Mason University
www.LCMGMU.org
http://facebook.com/LCMGMU
http://twitter.com/LCMGMU
http://GMU747.org
MSN 2C7; SUB 1 room 207; Fairfax, VA 22030
703-829-0220
