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Week 4

Midd-IV Christian Fellowship – Events Week 4

TUESDAY 10/2/12:
9pm Hepburn 217
C-Night: a time for the ladies of Midd-IV to get together and enjoy some down time over Christ, chips, cheese, crackers, cookies, chocolate, cardboard, clogs, etc. Come and stop by for a study break!

WEDNESDAY 10/3/12:
2:45pm BiHall 641
Matthew (Prof.) Dickerson’s Bible study on Nehemiah — will focus on something that might be called “spiritual battle”–the ways one will face opposition when seeking to further God’s kingdom, and how to respond to it. **Alternative date TBA for those who cannot make this time. Same topic will be discussed.**

6pm Ross Fireplace Lounge
Dinner: Super informal time to enjoy a meal together. Stop by, bring friends!

8pm Senior Lounge in Ross Tower/Hadley
Freshmen Bible Study led by sophomore students.

THURSDAY 10/4/12:
8pm Carr Hall
“The Source”: The Central gathering place of Midd-IV! Join us for a time of worship, prayer, scripture study and discussion in small groups, and fellowship! This event is open to all so bring your friends!

FRIDAY 10/5/12:
8-10pm Atwater Suite ABE
Prayer: Worship, prayer, and teaching about how to intercede for the sake of the campus!

10pm Atwater Suite ABE
Prayer AFTER PARTY: Stay after prayer or just come in at 10pm to hang out with games, snacks, a projected movie? Who knows unless you come!!

SATURDAY 10/6/12:
11am ~ 3pm meet at ADK
Snake Mountain Hike. Weather permitting, we will go and hike Snake Mountain! Catch up with friends/meet new people, see the foliage, and enjoy the awesome view. We’ll pack lunch and eat at the summit. Please RSVP to vbigay@midd by Thursday if you are interested in coming.

Things to keep in mind!!!

*   Fall Conference: 6PM Fri Oct 28 – 1PM Sunday 10/28. Take time away from busy campus life to explore the messy faith of Simon Peter, one far-from-perfect student of Jesus. Whether you’re exploring Jesus for the first time or have been on this journey for a while, you and your friends are invited for two days of asking big questions and finding real answers. (With schools from VT, NH & ME – and our awesome staffer Caleb!)

Sept 10 – 15, 2012

Wednesday 6PM: Informal dinner at Ross Fireplace Lounge.

Thursday 8PM: “THE SOURCE” @ Carr Hall (small stone building across College street from Munroe, in the corner between Battell South and Forest). Worship, vision-casting, and prayer.

Friday afternoon: Visit Midd-IV’s booth at the Activities Fair! Bring your friends.

Friday 8-10PM: Prayer in Atwater Suite ABI (building A – closest to Coffrin, entrance B – middle, suite I – floor 2 on the right).

This Week: Feb 13 – 19, 2012

THURSDAY – THE SOURCE, 8PM Forest West Lounge – WELCOME (BACK)!!! Febs, Freshmen, and Friends (ie. everyone!) are welcome for snacks, games, and chatting as we kickstart another semester. CHALLENGE: Bring 2 people with you (1 of which should either be Feb or Freshman). Go, go, go!

FRIDAY – KRUP INFO MEETING, 3PM – Coltrane Lounge – Gather as a group to prepare for the Spring Break ahead of us. We will go over fundraising and other details for the trip. KEEP ENCOURAGING YOUR FRIENDS TO SIGN UP!!!

FRIDAY – SATURDAY – SPRING PLANNING RETREAT, 5PM Friday Departure and Return by 5PM Saturday: At our only and final Source of J-term we asked to pray for God’s vision for this campus. We will be VISIONING, PLANNING, and TRAINING to fulfill HIS plan for this spring at the home of our faculty advisor (5-7min. from campus). Please contact kpett@middlebury.edu if you plan to come. We also need drivers.

This week in Intervarsity: 1/30 – 2/3

  • Tuesday  5:30pm Bread For The Journey : Freeman International Center (FIC) Annex with College Chaplain Laurie Jordan (a time for prayer, song, and a simple meal in the Christian tradition).
  • Thursday 6pm : Dinner Together @ Ross Fireplace Lounge
  • Thursday 8pm : Source @ Forest East Lounge : Celebrating God’s Work – A time to share about our experiences from the Community Justice Groups, look ahead for Spring Term and sing songs of worship !!!!!
  • And there is still room for KRUP (Katrina Relief Urban Plunge) and the new deadline is February 17. Join a growing movement of 30+ Middlebury students who will spend their spring break in New Orleans, serving low-income neighborhoods that were exploited and ignored in the recovery effort from Hurricane Katrina. E-mail asawamura@middlebury.edu to register before he leaves for Italy.

This Week: 1/9 – 1/15

 

***Now through this Sunday (1/15): Register for Spring Break service trip in New Orleans with Intervarsity! E-mail asawamura@middlebury.edu if interested or with questions, info attached. Registration closes 1/15.***

This J-term: Community Justice Project

Engage your dorm & Commons community in what Jesus says about justice and our hearts. (In place of “The Source” for this month only). Join a community group at one of the following times/locations: 

Allen, Common Room: Wednedays @ 1PM 
Gifford, 3rd Floor Lounge: Wednesdays @ 8PM
Ross, Hadley Suite A (Edna/Karen/Sharon): Thursdays @ 9PM
Battell, Basement Lounge: Sundays @ 7 PM*
Stewart, Room 409 (Frank): Sundays @ 9PM

 [*Unlike other dorms, Battell has no existing critical mass of participants, so consider joining this group if you are not already in one!]

WED: 5:55 – 6:10pm McCullough Crest Room: Come show support for KRUP New Orleans at the SGA Finance Committee Meeting. Your presence will help give strength to our funding request!

WED: 7PM Axinn 232: Religious Life Council Film Series: The Dhamma Brothers

WED: 8:30 PM “T^3″(Tea & Treats with Thomas) for the guys, Laforce Suite H, 3rd Floor

FRIDAY: Help serve the hungry at community supper @ Midd Congregational Church (walking distance, in center of town). Last year, we served nearly 200 hungry people from our community! A great chance to practice justice, begin to understand the reality of local poverty, and engage with our neighbors from Addison County.

Please RSVP to cf@middlebury.edu by Wednesday (or ASAP) for a time slot (or multiple slots). And invite any interested friends! 

Cooking:                            2:00-4:30 p.m.
Set-up and serving:         4:00-6:00 p.m.
Clean-up:                           5:30-7:00 p.m.

SATURDAY: 6PM Dinner! @ Ross Dining, with MCF, Friends, & Community Groups

SUNDAY: Deadline for New Orleans Spring Break Registration (KRUP: Katrina Relief Urban Plunge). E-mail back if interested or with questions. Detailed information and registration information attached.

Next Friday (1/20): Bridport Community Supper: Anyone interested in cooking chili, salad, rolls and pudding? RSVP.

This Final(s) Week: Dec 12 – 16

Monday 11PM: Prayer
Everyone welcome to a time of prayer in Starr 202

Tuesday 9PM: C-night

IT’S BACK! All chicks are welcome to chew and chat in room Stewart 208!

Tuesday 10PM: Prayer
Everyone welcome to a time of prayer in Stewart 208

Wednesday 6PM: Dinner
Our last group dinner for this semester. Come by the Ross Fireplace Lounge between 6-7:30pm and join us for dinner.

Wednesday 11PM: Prayer
Everyone welcome to a time of prayer in Hadley Suite A (227 – 229)

Thursday 11PM: Prayer
Everyone welcome to a time of prayer in Allen 307

Friday 11PM: Prayer
Everyone welcome to a time of prayer in LaForce Suite H

A now for few choice options for procrastination:
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This Week: Dec 4 – 10

Tuesday 
10PM: Core Gathering (where we gather and do core workouts for the soul) @ Ross Senior Lounge

Wednesday
6 PM: Dinner @ Ross Fireplace Lounge (invite yo peeps!)
7 PM: Freshmen Group @ Laforce Senior Lounge (all freshmen welcome)

Thursday
7:30PMRoot for our very own Kwaku and Nicholas in the SIM concert @ The Bunker

Saturday
8PM:  Pre-Holiday Merriment PARTY: your favorite christmas songs and sweets – everything you miss about home ..Details TBA

A 30 hour Bus Ride Bonding Experience, Hurricane Katrina Relief, Sunshine, Gumbo, Beignets and more! Sign Up for KRUP @ go.middlebury.edu/krup  (go/krup) or e-mail cf@middlebury.edu for more information.

If you are feeling a little stressed over papers and finals, you are not alone: