October 15, 2010
Special Edition of 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 the Tower Garage)  
BISHOP LILLIBRIDGE TO VISIT; "ZOMBIELAND"; STUDENT CHEFS COOK FOR YOU; NATE BOSTAIN VISITS; ROB BELL BIBLE STUDY; DIA DE LOS MUERTOS; ENCHANTED ROCK TRIP; DR. CYNTHIA GONZALES TO SPEAK, VIDEO GAME NIGHT AND MORE!
     Most months, we only send out one of these newsletters, but some special things are happening in the days ahead, so here's the news and some reminders.
BISHOP LILLIBRIDGE TO VISIT, RECIEVE AWARD 
     Bishop Gary Lillibridge, a graduate of Texas State University, will be honored with a Distinguished Alumnus Award on October 22nd.  As part of his time on campus, he will visit Christ Chapel for conversations with students, faculty, mentors, and others interested in campus ministry.  From 9:30-10:30 a.m., the Bishop will meet with clergy, vestry members and other interested congregation leaders; students are welcome to come to this portion of the Bishop's visit as well.  FROM 10:45 UNTIL 11:45, he is especially interested in meeting with students, faculty, staff, mentors and other participants or supporters of Christ Chapel.  No reservations are required.

SPECIAL FEAST ON SUNDAY NIGHT, OCT. 17th, with SPECIAL GUEST NATE BOSTAIN

     Nate Bostain, Chaplain at TMI, the Episcopal School of Texas, will share his faith journey with us on Sunday, October 17th, during worship.  Nate is a dynamic speaker with a great story to tell about how God has been at work in his young life.  That same night, students who have been learning to cook in Pr. Jaime's "Welcoming Table" class will provide supper for the worshipping community on Sunday, October 17th at 6:15 p.m.  Choosing from among the favorite of the dishes they prepared, they will be serving roasted leg of lamb, maple-mustard glazed pork tenderloin, grilled blue cheese and fig preserve sandwiches, Israeli couscous with herbs and raisins, pesto crositini, a three-pepper salad, plum crunch, mango sorbet, and lavender lemonade.  Come hungry, leave for worship. 

Nooma Bible Study Every Monday at 6:00 p.m.

Our Bible study this semester uses Nooma, a video-based Bible study by Rob Bell that cuts right through the nonsense and gets to some terribly important questions.  Scripture and your own experience intersect for great, meaningful conversation.  Come join us at 6:00 on Mondays.  No experience  necessary.  We meet in the Christ Chapel Lounge, in the lower level of our building.

 

zombielandGOD GOES TO A SCARY MOVIE 

What's the deal with zombies?  Are they our archetype for resurrection?  Christians would say no, as when Jesus promised abundant and eternal life, we don't think he meant we would spend it lurching about looking for some tasty frontal lobes on which to feast.  Nonetheless, zombie movies are still wildly popular, and we'll watch one of the newest ones together on Thursday, October 28th at 8:00 p.m., and talk about these and other related questions.  Come, bring someone with you; we've got a great flat-screen, sound system, and blue-ray player.   Popcorn provided.

Dia de los Muertos: Sunday, October 31stofrendero     We are joining with our friends from UMC-Wesley and the San Marcos Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (which meet in Christ Chapel on Sunday mornings) in constructing a Dia de los Muertos altar in our sanctuary.  Dia de los Muertos, or "Day of the Dead" is an Hispanic custom that evokes native Meso-American rituals in a Christian form; a temporary altar, or "ofrendo" is built to honor those who have died and is decorated with pictures, candles, and elements of earth, wind, fire, and water. You are invited to bring pictures or mementos of loved ones to add to the altar that evening in our observance of All Hallow's Eve, the day before All Saint's Day.  This is the Christian remembrance of all the saints who have gone before us, be they the named saints or the saints in our own lives.  We'll also give a nod to the Reformation on that Sunday night.
 
ENCHANTED ROCK!
     We're going to take a trip on Saturday, October 30th, to Enchanted Rock State Park, one of the most beautiful parks in Texas, for a day of hiking, climbing, and recreation.  Five dollars covers your costs, including gas, entry enchanted rockand meals.  We'll leave from Christ Chapel at 9:00 and return after dusk.  Some may choose to camp overnight: an additional modest fee will be required for those campers.  Registration $ are due on Wednesday, October 27th. 




 
DR. CYNTHIA GONZALES TO SPEAK AT "EVENING PRAYER WITH A PROFESSOR"
     How has Professor Cynthia Gonzales' confession of faith shaped her profession?  Hear Dr. Gonzales of Texas State's highly regarded music department speak on that subject and answer your questions on Wednesday, October 20th, at 7:00 p.m.  Come early to join us for dinner with our friends from UCM-Wesley Foundation at 6:15. 

VIDEO GAME NIGHT: 
    We are joining with UCM-Wesley Foundation on October 22nd at 8:00 p.m. to just have some fun with video games.  The "chapel" downstairs has been equipped with a drop-down screen so that we can play in 80" glory, not to mention gaming on the flat-screen TV in the Christ Chapel lounge.  Bring any systems, special controllers, games, etc. that you so desire.
 
LATE NIGHT BREAKFAST BIBLE STUDY: NOV. 2, 10:00 p.m.
    Come join us for a look into the Bible and a great breakfast at 10:00 at night.  We'll have Scripture, pancakes, sausage, eggs, orange juice, milk, and coffee, and it's all free. 
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