Hi Friends!

Thanks to all who came to The Least of These event on Wednesday night. We enjoyed hearing from a special guest speaker, Andrew Mook, who is a part of the non-profit organization, Love Providence. On November 7, we will be meeting to gather in South Providence to do a community service outreach. It will begin around 10am and include various activities. For more information, please contact Adam at: adamdcroft@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you at our weekly meeting next Tuesday, November 3 at 7:30pm in the Student Union Room # 307.

Tuesday Meeting

Hi friends,

We look forward to seeing you at our weekly meeting this Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 pm in the Student Union, Room # 307. As always, there will be free food! Bring your friends for a great time!

A Night To Remember: a lamp, a bowl, and Love Providence

Imagine yourself sitting in a dark room. Your circle of friends surrounds a small lighted lamp. A bowl sits perfectly on top, revealing only a small portion of the light that was intended to show.

When you think about this image, what's a word that comes to mind?
weird. dumb. Why would somebody put a bowl on top of a lamp? The lamp is meant to provide light. Why cover its purpose, it's function?

In the Bible, Jesus says: "Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don't you put it on it's stand?" Through reading several other related passages, we were able to understand that our "light" is the love that God brings to us to show his people. We were meant to be servants in a needy world and display the love that Jesus has given us through active works such as serving the poor.

So, next Wednesday on October 28th at 7:30pm, Intervarsity, Harambee, and L.I.F.E. will be gathering together in the Faculty Center behind Donovan to learn more about serving the needy. A guest speaker from the non-profit organization, Love Providence, will be discussing the issues of poverty, justice, jesus, and action. An invitation has been extended to all members of the RIC campus community to participate in serving South Providence at a later date to be announced. If this event is one that has piqued your interest, please come! Bring your friends to a free event with free food!

If you have any questions, please email Adam at: adamdcroft@gmail.com.

A Review

Hi friends!

Thanks to all who came to our meeting on Tuesday night. Here is a brief review.

Following worship, we learned about a Rhode Island based organization dedicated to serving South Providence in a variety of ways. Our hope is that we will be able to include the entire campus community in an outreach event. More information will follow about Love Providence in the near future.

May his hope light your path.

Hi everyone,

Just a reminder that our Core Meeting is Tuesday at 7:30pm in Room 307 in the Student Union.

Other things to note:

Fall Conference: The spots are filling up quickly. If you want to go there is still time but the sooner you let me know the better. IF you want to go please contact ME (adam.d.croft@gmail.com) and I will let you know how to register.

Love Providence: RIC IV along with other IV's around the state are partnering with a local non profit in providence called Love Providence. We will be having opportunities to serve in some very poor areas of the city (i.e. South Providence) This will also be used as an outreach event to the entire campus, where we'll be inviting people into the work that Jesus is doing in the world. So, more info to come about that very soon. I'll talk more about it at the core meeting.

Urbana: The sooner you sign up the less it costs you, so if you're thinking about it...go for it! :)

Looking forward to seeing you Tuesday at 7:30pm!

Hi friends,

Thanks to all who came to our weekly Intervarsity meeting last night in the Student Union. Here is a brief review for those who were not able to attend.

Our topic of discussion focused on GIG's (Group Investigating God). This faith building activity is designed to explore, discuss, and share the life of Jesus with a small group containing one or more friends. These friends may be curious about Christianity, may be unfamiliar with the teachings of Jesus, or would like to learn more about being a Christian. Topics would focus on issues pertaining to your friends lives as you meet for four weeks.

This new part of Intervarsity would be beneficial to you and your friend(s). You will see your friends and yourself grow through this interactive and humbling experience.

We encourage all who are interested in sharing your faith to consider leading a GIG. If you would like more information or have any questions regarding the GIG, Intervarsity, or future events, please contact Adam Croft at adam.d.croft@gmail.com.

Have a peaceful week!

Join Us

Hi friends,

We will be meeting tomorrow Tuesday, October 6 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm in the Student Union Room 422. Come join us for snacks, a biblical teaching, and friends!

All are welcome.