Mark 1:1-8

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1The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,  who will prepare your way; 3the voice of one crying out in the wilderness:  ‘Prepare the way of the Lord,  make his paths straight,’ ”4John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for …

Resources

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If you or your congregation would like to help tell the story of campus ministry, here are some resources that are formatted as bulletin inserts. Feel free to use in newsletters or congregational emails as well! Imagine Flyer Program Flyer Voices Flyer Photos Flyer Please contact Alicia Anderson if you need help with any of these resources or need them …

Weekly prayer

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You surprise me, God. You bring me love and hope and new life into moments of despair. You bring possibility and potential into places that seem desolate. You bring light into the shadowy corners of our world, and of my soul. Help me to see you in places, events, and people where I don’t expect you. Help me to remember …

struggle

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In the weeks at the end of November, the readings from Matthew’s gospel seem to offer the harsher side of Jesus’ teachings, and that makes me uncomfortable.  I keep reminding us that parables are not to be read in isolation from the rest of what we learn from Jesus’ life and teachings, and they are not to be read literally.  …

weekly prayer: 11/28

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O God, It can be so easy to look away from the needs around me. I have so much to deal with of my own. Yet, you call me to see the needs of others. You ask me to notice their struggles and burdens, and to respond. Open my eyes to see your hurting children. Open my heart to reach …

Matthew 25:31-46

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[Jesus said to the disciples:] 31“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. 32All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, 33and he will put the sheep at his …

fear

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In this week’s gospel reading, Jesus tells a parable about a man who left three of his servants in charge of large amounts of money while he was away on a trip.  When he returned, he found that two of them had used the funds in trade and had increased the principal. One had kept the original amount safe by …

Thanksgiving Break Schedule!

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Break is finally here!! Hooray! Enjoy your time away from classes and the regular routine of life on campus! During break, Sunday morning worship services will continue as usual. Sunday lunch and Thursday Evening Worship and dinner afterward will be on hiatus from Friday, November 17th through Sunday, November 26th.

weekly prayer: 11/21

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O God, Comfort me when I am afraid. Fill me with courage and wisdom. Help me see how to move forward. Help me not to be immobilized by possibilities I want to avoid. Move me ahead in hope and trust in myself and in you. Amen.           fear | Jesus tells the parable of the talents

Survey on Sunday Evening

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Sunday Evening  Survey – Share your thoughts! With the end of the 6 pm Alternative Worship Service, we are exploring other possibilities for campus ministry programs or events on Sunday evenings and we’d like your input!  HERE’S THE LINK! Whether your Sunday evenings are usually filled with all the school work you didn’t finish earlier in the weekend, binge-watching a …