This Week With Lutheran Campus Ministry

Mark, Evangelist:  We give thanks today (April 25) for the witness of Mark.  Although Mark was not one of the twelve apostles, he was probably a member of the early church community. The gospel that bears his name is the shortest, most direct, and is thought to be the first to be written.  Most notably, he began his gospel by stating quite simply, "The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God." (Mk 1.1)

747 Creative Christian Worship: "When the Training Wheels Come Off."  Wednesday at 7:47pm in JC meeting room F (3rd floor, ask the info desk or call 703-829-0220 for help finding us).  ALL are welcome!  Take a break from those end-of-semester studies to join us…and bring a friend!  Co-sponsored with United College Ministries. http://GMU747.org

Table Talk:  This week's Table Talk begins Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. in Johnson Center, Room 239H (Campus Ministry Association office.)  Sponsored by United College Ministries.  Note the location change.

 

World Malaria Day, Wednesday, April 25:   As we remember those individuals and communities suffering from malaria, we pray for God's light to enter into the world and shine brighter than any darkness. We pray that we may also be a light to those who are suffering and to future generations, by taking strides and raising funds to end malaria now.

 

Summer Jobs:  Haven't decided how you'll be spending the summer?  Consider a rewarding job at one of our camp and conference centers.  Mar-Lu-Ridge is located in Jefferson, MD, in the Catoctin Mountains near Frederick.  Caroline Furnace  is located in Fort Valley, VA, on the Massanutten Mountain in the Shenandoah Valley.

For Mar-Lu-Ridge, contact Elliott@mar-lu-ridge.org, call 301-874-5544, or visit

http://www.mar-lu-ridge.org/camp/summer-jobs/  For Caroline Furnace,  contact anita@carolinefurnace.org, call 540-933-6266, or visit www.carolinefurnace.org.

 

Planning Ahead:  Planning to be around GMU or the local area this summer or fall?  Want to get involved in next year's planning?  Contact me to share your ideas and needs; none are too small!

 

Grace and peace,

Pastor Terry

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Lutheran Campus Ministry at George Mason University
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747 + Dr. Merten's Last Lecture and More

747 Creative Christian Worship: Wednesday at 7:47pm in JC meeting room F (3rd floor, ask the info desk or call 703-829-0220 for help finding us.  ALL are welcome!  Co-sponsored with United College Ministries. http://GMU747.org

President Merten's "Last Lecture":  Answering the question, "What wisdom would you try to impart to the world if you knew it was your last chance?" President Alan Merten will address students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends on Thursday, April 19 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm. at the Bellarmine (Catholic) Chapel (corner of Roberts Road and Shenandoah Lane by Presidents Park). Sponsored by Campus Ministry Association and University Life.

 

Table Talk:  Weekly gathering at St. George United Methodist Church beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening.  Meet at 6:30 at Sandy Creek Circle if you need a ride from the GMU campus.  Sponsored by United College Ministries.

 

World Malaria Day, Wednesday, April 25:   Did you know that a child dies from malaria every 45 seconds?  Instituted by the World Health Organization, World Malaria Day is a time for recognizing the global effort to provide effective control of malaria.  In 2010, about 3.3 billion people - almost half of the world's population - were at risk of malaria.  Every year, this leads to about 216 million malaria cases and an estimated 655,000 deaths.  Help Lutheran Campus Ministries raise awareness and funds to prevent malaria through the ELCA Malaria Campaign.  Contact me for more information.

 

Summer Jobs:  Haven't decided how you'll be spending the summer?  Consider a rewarding job at one of our camp and conference centers.  Mar-Lu-Ridge is located in Jefferson, MD, in the Catoctin Mountains near Frederick.  Caroline Furnace  is located in Fort Valley, VA, on the Massanutten Mountain in the Shenandoah Valley.

For Mar-Lu-Ridge, contact Elliott@mar-lu-ridge.org, call 301-874-5544, or visit

http://www.mar-lu-ridge.org/camp/summer-jobs/  For Caroline Furnace,  contact anita@carolinefurnace.org, call 540-933-6266, or visit www.carolinefurnace.org.

As the semester winds down, know that I'm holding you in my thoughts and prayers.

In Christ,

Pastor Terry

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Lutheran Campus Ministry at George Mason University
http://LCMGMU.org
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703-829-0220

This Week: 747 and More

747 Creative Christian Worship: Tonight (Wednesday) at 7:47pm in JC meeting room F (3rd floor, ask the info desk or call 703-829-0220 for help finding us.  ALL are welcome!  (Co-sponsored with United College Ministries.) http://GMU747.org

Table Talk:  Weekly gathering at St. George United Methodist Church beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening.  Meet at 6:30 at Sandy Creek Circle if you need a ride from the GMU campus. (United College Ministries)

 

Saturday, April 14, Service Opportunity:  Potato Drop Service Day.  Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Starbucks on campus to go to St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, Annandale.  We will be filling bags with thousands of pounds of potatoes that will be donated to area food banks to feed families.  Help us make a difference in the community and participate in the good work that God is doing in the world.  (United College Ministries)

 

Future Service Opportunity:  Lutheran Campus Ministries at GMU has received a grant to help us raise funds to treat and prevent malaria in Africa.  Let me know if you're interested in participating.  I'd love to have your help and your ideas!

 

What Ideas Do You Have?:  How can we serve you in sharing and strengthen your faith in Jesus Christ?  How can we support you?  Please let me know if you have ideas for service projects that you'd like to take part in (or plan), social events for drawing our community together, Bible study topics you'd like to learn more about, etc.

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Easter blessings,

Pastor Terry Hannon
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Lutheran Campus Ministry at George Mason University
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703-829-0220

Easter Blessings!

Dear Friends,
Wishing you a blessed Easter!  Christ has been raised from the dead!  Hallelujah!  May you all know that hope and joy in your own lives today and every day.
In Christ,
Terry Hannon


A Prayer for Easter

Risen Lord,

    so often encountered

    so seldom recognized,

    you meet us in the garden of our hearts,

    on the lonely roads of our lives,

    our empty beaches, and greet us.

    But in our blindness

    We mistake you for someone else.

    Through our tears, we see a gardener;

    in our weariness and wariness, a stranger.

    But you call us back to ourselves.

    Forgive us our hardheartedness,

    our lack of understanding.

    Open our eyes and our ears to you,

    wherever you are found,

    and give us grace to love you with abandon,

    to throw ourselves into your service,

    as Mary threw herself at your feet,

    as Peter threw himself into the sea.

    Amen.

   

    --Jennifer Heckart, from Women's Uncommon Prayers:

Our Lives, Revealed, Nurtured, Celebrated.

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Lutheran Campus Ministry at George Mason University
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703-829-0220

Holy Week with Lutheran Campus Ministry

Observing Holy Week:  Around the world, Christians will be observing this week as the holiest of weeks, contemplating Jesus' final days in Jerusalem before his crucifixion, or death on the cross, for the sin of the world.  Our cries of "Hosanna!" to welcome the King and his triumphant procession into the city on Sunday are followed by shouts of "Crucify him!" on Friday.  And yet, Jesus still gave himself for us.  Even as we remember Christ's suffering, we know that the cross is not the end; we eagerly anticipate Christ's resurrection and the new life it brings.

 

Join us on Wednesday night for 747 Creative Christian Worship at 7:47pm in JC meeting room F (3rd floor).  Our Lenten observance ends as we look ahead to celebrate the great Three Days of Jesus' death and resurrection.  ALL are welcome!  (Co-sponsored with United College Ministries.) http://GMU747.org

Pride Week:

As a Reconciling in Christ Organization, Lutheran Campus Ministry joins the Office of LGBTQ Resources and the GMU community in celebrating Pride Week 2012.  Read our Affirmation of Welcome at http://www.lcmgmu.org/affirmation.html.

 

Table Talk:  Weekly gathering at St. George United Methodist Church beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening.  Meet at 6:30 at Sandy Creek Circle if you need a ride from the GMU campus. (United College Ministries)

 

 

"May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ."

- Galatians 6:14.

Blessings on your week!
Terry
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Lutheran Campus Ministry at George Mason University
http://LCMGMU.org
http://facebook.com/LCMGMU
http://twitter.com/LCMGMU
703-829-0220