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10/28/2014

Jacob's Porch College Ministry Insider Newsletter--Read up on what's going on at the OSU Campus Ministry

Jacob's Porch publishes a wonderful electronic newsletter, which the Southern Ohio Synod will share as it is released. We cannot share all the photos and format on our website, but a link to the full newsletter is provided below. Please take a few moments to read up on how these young people are growing in their faith and sharing the love of Jesus on campus and in the Central Ohio community.

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Fall Advance

Our Fall Advance was accompanied by a beautiful weekend away at Camp Mowana with 26 of our students. Our theme this year was "Choice". Students shared stories of the choices they have made, what happened as a result of that choice and the ways in which their faith played a part in it. Students were courageous in their weakness, sharing with honesty and vulnerability. I was brought to tears on several occasions by the pain that was shared and the resurrection that several students experienced in the midst of it all.

 

Prayer Alter

Oftentimes in worship we will have 'prayer altar'. This is a time for the community to respond to the word either through conversation or through an experiential activity. A few weeks ago for our prayer altar, we responded to the word of 'what needs to be broken in us' by shattering ceramic on our outdoor patio. One after another each student held up a piece of pottery (generously donated by the OSU ceramics department...thanks Yuki!) shouted out that which needed to be broken in them and then dropped it. Click HERE to see a picture of the aftermath.

 

Open Mic Night

Last week we hosted an Open-Mic Poetry night at the Porch. We had many from our community come out for it! We read poetry, performed soliloquy, some shared music that they wrote and all of us experienced a night of creativity and beauty. Thank you to Phil Mendola and Colleen Miracle for putting it together. 

 

By the Numbers

For those of you who like numbers, here is a percentage breakdown of our income through September of this year from everyone who has given financially to the porch: Church Partners - 51%, Synod - 21%, Friends - 19% and the ELCA - 9%. We are making up significant ground on the shortfall to our expenses thanks to a few extra generous gifts from Alumni, churches and the synod. We are still projected to be roughly $10-15,000 short of our budget.  If you would like to give a gift you can click here. Thank you!

 

In search of new board members...

Have you ever considering serving on the board at Jacob's Porch? Do you know someone who has the gifts and passion to serve? We have experienced a complete turnover of our board in the last few months. We are praying for people to join with us in taking this ministry to the next level. We are creating four actions teams 1) Church Connections 2) Legal and Finance 3) Grant writing and 4) Property. If you are interested in finding out more please email Grant at grant@jacobsporch.com. I can provide you with role descriptions and talk with you about what might be a good fit for you.  Thank you! This is a big need that we have right now!

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