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May 1, 2009 |
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Christ Chapel News
A Campus Ministry for ALL Students, Supported by the Episcopal and Lutheran Churches
Sunday and Wednesday Worship: 7:00 p.m., free supper at 6:15 510 N. Guadalupe (across from Tower Garage in St. Mark's Episcopal Church) |
 LAST CLASS DAY WORSHIP and LATE-NIGHT BREAKFAST - May 3rd, 10:30
Gather with us at 10:30 on May 3rd for a Eucharist service of thanksgiving for the school year ending and prayer for strength and guidance through finals and whatever your summer holds. At 11:00, we will have BREAKFAST together; eggs, sausage, and the rest. Free and open to the public! Bring a friend or two or ten. |
Bread and Belonging
Bread and Belonging is the name of our Wednesday night service. It's different every week and it is almost always very different than any other way you might have done "church" before. On Wednesday, April 29th, we will be using a Celtic Evening Prayer service; supper will be provided by Peace Lutheran Church. On May 5th, we will hold our last Bread and Belonging service of the semester; a service of prayer and healing will follow a supper provided by Ebenezer Lutheran, Maxwell. As always, the meals are FREE and delicious. |
Honoring our Graduates
You know who you are, and we want to celebrate you. Come join us on Sunday, March 3rd, as we recognize our graduates with a gift, a blessing, and a prayer, and with a dessert reception after worship.
Baby Shower, Too!
Chris and Dana Ferguson should be welcoming newborn Francis into the world before students return in the Fall, while some students will be graduating and never get to see the little guy. So, rather than wait until after the child is amongst us, we are holding a shower on May 3rd during supper. Come early if you can help set up this mentor-provided pot-luck dinner. As far as baby stuff goes, Francis could use CLOTH diapers, especially bigger ones, summer baby clothes, those funny plastic pants that go over diapers, a bass boat (no, wait... that's Chris), toys that are not stuffed animals, and whatever other accoutrements that babies require. They need not disposable diapers, formula, or a stroller. If you are stymied, every baby likes a gift card to Target. |
The Different Tones of Praise
God is praised, according to the Bible, with lute, harp, lyre, songs, dance, hymns, solemnity, and even a joyful noise. All of this variety is to suggest that there is no "right" or "better" way to worship, except in the sense that worship should always be about God, not about us. To the women who complained after a worship service that "I didn't like the last hymn," a priest wisely answered, "That's okay. We weren't singing it for you." Whether a new song or an ancient chant, the point is directing our praise toward God, not what we get out of it. This makes worship something other than a commodity or another consumer choice. At the same time, worship that is irrelevant to a person's experience doesn't allow the worshipper to be drawn into the act of worship. There must be a balance; worshipping in Latin will not do, for example, nor will an exclusive diet of praise songs, whose shelf lives are limited by musical trends. We try for that balance at Christ Chapel, respecting the words that have sustained faith for centuries, while being open to new ways of speaking our hearts to God. Do we succeed? God will have to be consulted on that question. We worship in a way that won't appeal to every one, but we do our best to honestly reflect our love for God. Regardless of style, we are gentle in welcoming all. If you have not worshipped with us, we would enjoy your presence, and, yes, your reactions. We worship year-round, even during the summer, at 7:00 p.m., with supper at 6:15 during the school year. | |
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Reviews...
Cheap Plastic Plumbing We had a piece of plumbing from a water heater break one night in April, flooding the sanctuary and causing thousands of dollars in damage, including the ruin of the sanctuary floor. Thankfully, insurance will cover repairs, but short cuts in buying plumbing is as dumb as short cuts in life. There are no good ones, so don't mess with them. The floor should be replaced by the middle of May.
If Jesus Was on Facebook...
Pretty funny stuff, and not offensive except to the most fearful of sorts. Copy the link below and paste it into your browser: http://www.eugenecho.files.wo
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Two-Flavor Doritos
Ignore the purists; this is a most excellent idea. One can savor the spicy crunch of Buffalo Wing-flavored Doritos (despite the name, assuredly vegetarian-friendly), and then ameliorate the heat with a equally crunchy handful of Cool Ranch Doritos, all without getting up for repeated trips to the pantry. The note of salt and preservatives blend nicely with more subtle paprika and buttermilk powders. Enjoy with a lightly chilled Diet Mountain Dew, or if serving with burgers, a frosty root beer; a 2009 bottling of IBC is an especially good choice. |
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Study Break on Dead Day...
Free coffee, soda, and assorted snacks will be available from noon to midnight in the Christ Chapel lounge, should you want to take a study break on May 5th, "Dead Day." The Wii will also be hooked up for a Wii Bowling or Rock Band break. |
And a few other notes:
Vocare #25: May 22-24, 2009
Vocare is a young adult ministry that provides opportunities for spiritual renewal and discovery. The Vocare weekend is one filled with fun and games, as well as reflection and discussion all focusing on one's spiritual calling. Sponsored by the Diocese of West Texas - follow the link below.
Youth Minister and Christian Education Summer Training Programs at the Seminary of the Southwest, June 7-13 This looks to be a GREAT program, especially for those who want to work with youth in diocesan or synodical congregations. For information, contact program director Molly Bennett at mbennett@ssw.edu or by phone at 512-472-4133 ext 340; look at the website for details at www.ssw.edu/curriculum/ccmv/certificate-program-for-youth-ministry-and-christian-education.
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Our campus mission is to be a welcoming spiritual community, a place for people of any gender, race, national origin, and sexual orientation. Growing together in faith, we seek the unity that Christ envisions for His church through learning, liturgical worship, service, and fellowship. | |
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