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We spend Halloween pretending to be someone else but when November 1 and ALL SAINTS DAY comes around we are reminded to see ourselves as God sees us – as those loved and redeemed by Christ and even declared to be “saints” in him (see I Cor. 1:2). In Chapel Tuesday we will celebrate All Saints Day with a celebration of the diversity within the body of Christ. The Wind Ensemble will play but we will also have Jacob and Jessica leading in contemporary worship as you enter. Pizzazz will provide liturgical dance and, for an international touch, there will be a display in the lobby from 10,000 Villages store and pictures from Ghana by Kayla Tronvold while Gary Kashale shares some thoughts of what it was like to visit his mom’s orphanage in Africa. REMEMBER THAT THIS WEEK’S CHAPEL IS IN JESCHKE AUDITORIUM.
… “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief” is the most natural and most human and most agonizing prayer in the gospels, and I think it is the foundation prayer of faith.
Flanner O’Connor Source: Letter to Alfred Corn, 1962
REMEMBER USF SERVES AT THE BANQUET WEDNESDAY MORNING
We have a dozen people signed up to start preparing the meal at 5:30 AM and another 25 signed up to arrive at 6:30 AM. At this point it does not look like we need any more workers but you can always pop in at 8th and Indiana and see if we need help. Given that it is early morning, it is easy for people to oversleep. If nothing else, simply enjoy the free breakfast and interact with the other guests. This, too, is ministry.
MONDAY USF/AUGIE CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST MEETS EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AT AUGUSTANA COLLEGE. USF students head over as a group every week. They meet by the TV in Java City at 8:45 and then head over together.
NOV. 12 WORK DAY SCHEDULED FOR USF STUDENTS AGAINST HUNGER
We produced over 11,000 meals on a couple weeks ago and due to the great interest that was expressed by our students we have scheduled another work night for next Thursday, November 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM (note the date change – there were too many conflicts going on November 10). The work site is located in the Avera building on 33rd and Minnesota. If you want to work, please come by the Student Development Office to sign up or email
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. ALSO…There is a food distribution program every Friday at the fairgrounds. Kids Against Hunger is starting to distribute rice packets there as well. If you would be interested in helping distribute food talk to Dennis.
USF STUDENTS ATTEND WORSHIP AT THE STATE PENITETIARY THIS THURSDAY.
For those of you who signed up, please remember that we will need to at the circle between Jeschke and the McDonald Center at 5:40 PM and depart at 5:45 PM.
USF Campus Ministries
Small Groups &
Bible Studies
Life Together
Dr. Hitchcock
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Thursdays 8:30-9:30pm
The Hitchcock Home, 1520 S. Norton Ave
We live in a world that is trapped in loneliness; a world in which people search through bars, the
internet, and churches to find community. Why is it so difficult to find and even more difficult to live out?
What is the biblical basis for community and what are its rewards? Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book Life
Together examines questions of community under the extreme circumstances of Nazi-controlled
Germany. Join us as we discover the lessons he learned and think about how they apply to our own situations.
Young Life
Mark DeYounge
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Thursdays 9:00-10:00pm
3rd Floor Sullivan Prayer Room
Meet with Mark, the Area Director of the Young Life organization to discuss different options for
spiritual growth and ministry opportunities with high school students. Small group material will be
determined at the first meeting, so if you have a heart for youth, a willingness to serve, and a
desire to grow deeper in your faith, be sure to attend this small group!
Fruit of the Spirit
Tim & Katie Kruse
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Thursdays 9:00-10:00pm
Patterson #207
A discussion on the Fruit of the Spirit seems very “Sunday schoolish” and bland, but our mission
is to offer a topical discussion on the utilization of the fruit of the spirit for the modern day college student. This group is going to be a fun and interesting way to converse more about how we can move
forward by incorporating the “Fruits” into our daily lives to become more spiritually mature. We will
examine one of the “Fruits” each week, and discuss how we begin living a life full of “Fruitfullness” and
not be old, bland, or boring while doing it!
Wanting the Right Things
Martha Swift
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Thursdays 9:00-10:00pm
GI 2nd Floor Little Lounge
Ladies, we face an abundance of choices and questions in life: Who am I? Who do I want to
become? What is my future? Come examine your options and gain needed perspective to make the best decisions--the ones that will help you find and live God's will for your life.
Word + Fellowship
Keri Eulberg, Maggie Nebelsick, & Sara Johnson
Thursdays 9:00-10:00pm
Admissions Office Lounge
Come for food and discussion based on the New Testament names for Christ, such as Lamb of God, Alpha and
Omega, Son of David, Savior, Word of God. This will be a great opportunity to grow deeper in friendships, dive into
Scripture, and have a good time!
Chaos
Stephanie Nordgren
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Thursdays 9:00-10:00pm
GI 3rd Floor Little Lounge
Did you know Americans eat 19% of their meals in their cars? Do you multitask in everything
you do? Are you "running nowhere in every direction?" Spend some time with a few other girls to discover
what God has to say about this. We will explore how to slow down and walk with God in our everyday
chaos. Are you exhausted? Girls, this may be just the study for you.
Small Groups will meet for six weeks starting on Thursday, September 17th. If you
are looking for a way to get connected on campus, form deeper friendships, and
grow in your faith walk—be sure to attend a small group this fall! Questions?
Contact Jessica Blackinton at
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THOT FOR THE DAY:
Psalm 41 Blessed are those who have regard for the weak… Ezekiel 16:49 Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy. Proverbs 19:17 One who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD… 1 John 3:17 If anyone has material possessions and sees another in need but has no pity, how can the love of God be in them? |
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Our Purpose
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| Campus Ministries assists students, faculty, and staff in their journey to maturity by providing leadership, nurture and programming that stimulates them to: |
- base their lives upon God's grace.
- integrate faithfulness to Christ into all areas of life.
- be committed to an honest search for truth.
- pursue spiritual growth through spiritual disciplines such as worship, celebration, service, study, and prayer.
- promote love and holiness, justice and mercy, reconciliation and equity.
- assist the local church in the work of God's Kingdom.
- live a balanced life while seeking to follow Christ's Great Commission.
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| CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) |
Meets every Monday evening at 9 PM at Augie in the Back Alley in the Commons. This is a USF/Augie combined ministry. A group of USF students will be departing from the Cougar statue at 8:45 PM so meet there and head over for an hour of study and fellowship.
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| When I Don't Desire God: How Do I Fight for Joy? |
A Study & Discussion on the book. Monday @ 8:00 p.m. in Z-Hall
What do you do when you discover that you're not satisfied in God the way he wants you to be?
Visit www.sfurc.org/usfstudy for more details, dates, and downloads.
Questions? Contact Pastor Spencer Aalsburg
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Campus Pastor
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(605) 575-2030
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Assistant Campus Pastor
Jessica Blackinton
Campus Ministries Assistant (605) 331-6801
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Interim and Spring Break Mission Trips
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| Students lead the planning and fund raising for USF mission experiences. The only prerequisites are a desire to make a difference for Christ and a willingness to work with a team. USF students, faculty, and staff have served all over the United States and in many parts of the world. |
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