Worship With Lutheran Campus Ministry

It's a light schedule week for Lutheran Campus Ministry at GMU, which makes it a good week to explore ecumenical relationships!!  Having said that, however,  don't forget about

747 Creative Christian Worship
Tonight!   (Wednesday) at 7:47 in the Hub, Meeting Room 1!
All are welcome to join us then!

I've noticed that many of you are encountering big projects, tests, exams, etc, and that can certainly be a stressful time.  Praying for you all, regardless of your need.  Remember to take time for yourself and for nurturing your relationship with God this week.

Vicar Josh and I are in the Campus Ministry office today and every Wednesday from 1-3 pm.  Stop by and see us!  As always, know that if this time doesn't suit you, feel free to call, text, or e-mail us and set up a different time.

"What a God!  His road stretches straight and smooth....Everyone who runs toward Him makes it."  - Psalm 18:30, The Message Bible

Grace and peace,
Pastor Terry
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Exodus Bible Study

The Exodus Bible Study is in its second week! We will go over key points in Exodus
1-5 Thursday Night (that's tonight!) at 7:30 in the Campus Ministry Office, JC 239. And this time
there will be FREE PIZZA! So come along, bring a drink and a pen or pencil, and
enjoy some FREE PIZZA! You can also bring a bible, but there are bibles there for
you to use as well.

We went over key points throughout the book of Exodus last week. If you want that
material to help catch up, let me know and I can email it to you. However, don't feel
like you cannot join this study if you missed week one. Join anytime!

Hope to see you all tonight at 7:30 pm!

-Vicar Josh

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This Week with Lutheran Campus Ministry

Greetings, students and friends of Lutheran Campus Ministry at GMU!

 

We offer special prayers for those who fallen victim to the virus that has invaded the campus these last weeks.  We hope you are well on your way to health and wholeness.  We pray also for those whose loved ones have been victims of violence in the past week as they serve the United States in foreign lands.  May God comfort you during this difficult time.

 

Join us this week for 747 Creative Christian Worship with Holy Communion on Wednesday evening, September 19, in meeting room 1 at the Hub, beginning at 7:47 p.m.  Bring a friend!  Note that our weekly worship will take place on Wednesday evenings at 7:47.  

 

Our fall Bible Study is off to a great start.  Join Vicar Josh on Thursday evening, September 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Campus Ministry Office (Johnson Center, Room 239).  We're journeying through the book of Exodus.  No previous experience is required—but if you have a Bible, bring it along.  And if you have a chance, browse the first five chapters.

 

Office hours:  Vicar Josh is in the Campus Ministry office on most Monday afternoons from 3-5 p.m.  On Wednesday afternoon, from 1-3 p.m., Vicar Josh and I will both be there.  We'd love to see you; stop by JC Room 239 and chat! 

 

Registration materials are available for "Here I Run" on Saturday, November 3.  This is a fun run/walk at Lake Accotink Park in North Springfield to benefit Northern Virginia Lutheran Campus Ministries, our parent organization.  We're looking for runners and volunteers.  Let me know if you want more information.

 

We are always willing to have you share your ideas and needs; none are too small!

 

In Christ,

Pastor Terry Hannon

Lutheran Campus Minister

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Holy Cross Day - September 14

Today the Church celebrates Holy Cross Day.  It's a day we remember how Jesus came into his glory by being lifted up on the Cross of crucifixion--yet his death wasn't the last word.  Indeed Christ overcame death for the sake of the world.  Today would be a good day to remember your baptism into Jesus Christ's death and resurrection.  And while you're at it, make the sign of the cross on your forehead! 
St. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 1:18, 21-24  "For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God...For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness of our proclamation, to save those who believe. For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God."
On this day, we pray for grace to choose the way of the Cross and for Christ's gift of hope to the world through his death on the Cross and his resurrection.

Lift high the Cross!

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This Week With Lutheran Campus Ministry at GMU

I pray that everyone fared Saturday's storm well.  I'm spending part of the day cleaning up some tree branches and pine cones blown down by the wind.  It's amazing how the lack of electricity for 18 hours can play havoc with a person's routine!  I'm grateful to God that I have only endured inconvenience.

We had a lot of fun bowling on Friday night; just wish more of you could have been there!  We hope to get together at least one Friday a month for fun, fellowship, and community-building.

Tonight!! 

Arise Campus Ministry invites us to a free concert in the HUB Ballroom on Monday, September 10, at 8:00 p.m.  The concert features the Mark Swayze Band, a Christian recording group.  They will feature music off of their current album "This Album Feeds Children".  To date they have provided 15,000 meals for children and their families through album sales and their partnership with Children's Hunger Fund (http://www.chfus.org/) through Lauren's Table (http://laurenstable.org/).
For more info about the Mark Swayze band and to hear some of their songs check out their website http://markswayze.com/

On Wednesday afternoon, from 1-3 p.m., Vicar Josh and I will be in the Campus Ministry office.  We'd love to see you and talk about your hopes and dreams--for school and for campus ministry.  Stop by JC Room 239 and chat!  We'll be there most Wednesdays at the same time and hope to add other regular times.  Otherwise,  email or call us, and we'll find a time that works best for you!  

747 Creative Christian Worship with Holy Communion will be held on Wednesday evening, September 12, in meeting room 1 at the HUB, beginning at 7:47 p.m.  Please join us and bring a friend!  Note that our weekly worship will take place on Wednesday evenings at 7:47.  

 

Beginning Thursday!

Eager to learn more about the Bible?  Join Vicar Josh on Thursday evening, September 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Campus Ministry Office (Johnson Center, Room 239).  We'll begin with a trip through the book of Exodus.

 

It's not too late to register for

Unplug. Relax. Renew." the upcoming young adult (18 to 35)retreat September 21-23 at the Northbay Retreat Center, North East, MD.  The retreat is sponsored by the Metro Washington and Delaware-Maryland Synods of the ELCA.

From Pastor Amy Sevimli (asevimli@metrodcelca.org):

"No question, life is busy. Whether you're grinding out the semester as a college or grad student, working an impossibly busy job, or simply trying to figure out "that next step" personally or professionally, your body and spirit is more than ready to step away for a few days, immerse yourself in nature, reconnect with God, meet new people, and recharge your spirit.

During our upcoming Young Adult Retreat, you'll join dozens of other young adults from across the D.C. area, Delaware and Maryland for a unique opportunity to "unplug, relax and breathe" at the beautiful North Bay Retreat Center.

"During this weekend getaway, you'll enjoy:

· A variety of recreational activities (adventure activities) led by camp staff

· Basketball, hikes

· Nightly bonfires by the bay

· Prayer, reflection and other spiritual practices you can incorporate into your

daily life

"The cost is $99, which includes lodging, Saturday meals, Sunday brunch and staff/supplies for the adventure activities and bonfire!

If cost is an issue, or if you have any other questions, please contact Pastor Amy Sevimli at aSevimli@metrodcelca.org; some scholarships are available.   "To register to attend, visit www.eventbee.com/v/fallretreat

For more information about North Bay Retreat Center, visit http://www.northbayweekend.com/"   To find out more about Metro DC Young Adults, visit www.dcyoungadults.org.

Planning Ahead:  Want to get involved in helping to plan for the fall and spring?  Contact me to share your ideas and needs; none are too small!

And remember to save Saturday, November 3, for a fun run/walk at Lake Accotink Park in North Springfield.  This is a fundraiser for Northern Virginia Lutheran Campus Ministries, our parent organization.  We're looking for runners and volunteers.

 

Hope to see you sometime this week.  May God's grace and peace abound wherever you are.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Terry Hannon

Lutheran Campus Minister

 

 

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Friday is Bowling Night

Come bowling with Pastor Terry Hannon and Vicar Josh at Bowl America Fairfax this Friday (September 7th) at 7:30pm. We will meet on the GMU campus at 7 to carpool, at the Starbucks at Northern Neck, then head over to the bowling alley. Rides will be available for those who need them. So meet us there for a ride!

And the bowling will be free for GMU students (up to 3 games)! So come, learn about Lutheran Campus Ministry at GMU,  and enjoy Free Bowling Friday Night! See you then!
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September with Lutheran Campus Ministry at George Mason

To Our Friends of Lutheran Campus Ministry at George Mason:

 

Grace and peace to you from God our Creator and from our Redeemer, Jesus Christ!  I'm Terry Hannon, and I look forward to serving you for another semester as the Lutheran campus minister at George Mason!

 

I'm pleased to have Vicar Josh Rusert from Living Savior Lutheran Church as a regular volunteer with LCM this coming year.  Josh is a student at Concordia Lutheran Seminary in St. Louis and is studying to be a pastor.

 

Now that Labor Day has come and gone, and Mason Patriots have a full week of classes behind them, the summer seems like a mere memory.  With you, I am full of anticipation looking ahead to what the Fall season has in store.

 

I hope that you'll prayerfully consider making Lutheran Campus Ministry a part of your university life experience.  Listed below are a few upcoming events: 

 

Our first gathering will be for 747 Creative Christian Worship with Holy Communion on Wednesday evening, September 5, in meeting room 1 at the HUB, beginning at 7:47 p.m.  Please join us and bring a friend!  Note that our weekly worship will take place on Wednesday evenings at 7:47.  Why 747?  Come and find out!!

 

Join us for bowling on Friday night, September 7, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Bowl America Fairfax.  The first 3 games, plus shoe rental, are on us!  We'll meet on campus at 7:00 p.m. for those who want to carpool. Watch Facebook for more info; if you want to carpool, e-mail lutheran@gmu.edu.

 

Arise Campus Ministry invites us to a free concert in the HUB Ballroom on Monday, September 10, at 8:00 p.m.  The concert features the Mark Swayze Band, a Christian recording group.  They will feature music off of their current album "This Album Feeds Children".  To date they have provided 15,000 meals for children and their families through album sales and their partnership with Children's Hunger Fund (http://www.chfus.org/) through Lauren's Table (http://laurenstable.org/).
For more info about the Mark Swayze band and to hear some of their songs check out their website http://markswayze.com/    

 

 

Unplug. Relax. Renew." is the upcoming young adult retreat (18 to 35) September 21-23 at the Northbay Retreat Center, North East, MD.  The retreat is sponsored by the Metro Washington and Delaware-Maryland Synods of the ELCA.

From Pastor Amy Sevimli (asevimli@metrodcelca.org):

"No question, life is busy. Whether you're grinding out the semester as a college or grad student, working an impossibly busy job, or simply trying to figure out "that next step" personally or professionally, your body and spirit is more than ready to step away for a few days, immerse yourself in nature, reconnect with God, meet new people, and recharge your spirit.

During our upcoming Young Adult Retreat, you'll join dozens of other young adults from across the D.C. area, Delaware and Maryland for a unique opportunity to "unplug, relax and breathe" at the beautiful North Bay Retreat Center.

"During this weekend getaway, you'll enjoy:

· A variety of recreational activities (adventure activities) led by camp staff

· Basketball, hikes

· Nightly bonfires by the bay

· Prayer, reflection and other spiritual practices you can incorporate into your

daily life

"The cost is $99, which includes lodging, Saturday meals, Sunday brunch and staff/supplies for the adventure activities and bonfire!

If cost is an issue, or if you have any other questions, please contact Pastor Amy Sevimli at aSevimli@metrodcelca.org; some scholarships are available.   "To register to attend, visit www.eventbee.com/v/fallretreat

For more information about North Bay Retreat Center, visit http://www.northbayweekend.com/"   To find out more about Metro DC Young Adults, visit www.dcyoungadults.org.

 

Again, I look forward to getting to know you and to worshipping with you Wednesday evening.

 

In Christ,

Pastor Terry Hannon

Lutheran Campus Minister

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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