BIG News!

It is hard to believe that yet another semester is nearing its completion.  For me, between Thanksgiving and finals week was always a great time to reflect on some of the amazing things I had seen God do on campus and in the lives of individual students throughout the semester.  Sometimes, even the briefest moment to pause and reflect allowed God to breathe new life and encouragement into me as I was reminded how our consistent ministries on the front-lines are making a huge impact for His Kingdom!  I hope you will each be able to experience one of those moments in the final days of this semester.

I just want to pass on a few bits of info for you and then let you in on some BIG news that I’m sure you will all want to know about!  First, the updates:

1)   Latest Threads Bible Studies for Small Groups

Threads has published two new studies since August.

• Birds and Bees--Gregg Matte--small group study on sex and relationships
• Manage--Chip Luter and Micah Carter--4 session study on stewardship/managing all God has given to us

2)   Collegiate Week Line-up

This year's platform guests at Glorieta will be:

• David Nasser--speaking Sunday-Tuesday
• Eric Geiger--speaking Wednesday-Thursday
• Charlie Hall--worship leader for the week

Of course, there will also be lots of breakouts, late-night activities, and leader fellowships as well!  The dates are Aug. 4-9, 2013.  Registration will be handled through Glorieta.  There is currently a waiting list for on-campus housing, so be sure to ask about the waiting list or ask for hotel options nearby!  To register, simply call: 505-757-6161 or visit: http://www.glorietaconferencecenter.org/collegiate

3)    Other Upcoming Events

• February 2-8, 2013-Join us for the first ever Reach New Orleans during Mardi Gras (http://www.lifeway.com/event/Young-Adult-Event-Reach-New-Orleans-2013 )
• March 2-8 or 9-15, 2013-Beach Reach is back at Panama City Beach (http://www.lifeway.com/n/Product-Family/BeachReach?type=events ).  Be sure to register by Dec. 14^th to claim the early bird rate...plus get one van driver registered for FREE!
• October 25-26, 2013-Hold this date for the first ever Collegiate Weekend coming to Nashville, TN!!  (contact Bill Noe, bill.noe@lifeway.com for more info)

And now for the BIG news!  We are welcoming Mark Whitt to the Threads team to serve as the Collegiate/Young Adult Specialist.  He comes from Murray State University where he has just finished 13 ½ years of ministry as the BCM Director.  He will be a great addition to the team and a strong voice for collegiate and young adult ministry.  He would especially love to help your church or ministry in providing training for reaching the collegiate generation.  Please join me in welcoming Mark to LifeWay starting January 1st!!