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August 2020
Orientation ends and new academic year begins
September 2020
Current student should make contact with new student before end of the month
Suggested Activity
Swap recipes and make each others’ favorite foods
Sharing a Spiritual Practice
I Kings 19:11-13 (NRSV): 11 (An angel of the Lord) said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.” Now there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; 12 and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of sheer silence. 13 When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. Then there came a voice to him that said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”
Read the scripture passage silently. Be still for 30 seconds, taking deep breaths.
Read the passage two more times with each person taking a turn to read and listen. When it is your turn to listen make a note of any words, phrases, and/or verses that stand out for you. Take a few breaths after each reading/listening.
Share the responses you feel comfortable sharing.
Reflect together on the following questions:
How has God surprised you recently or showed up in a way that you did not expect?
What was your response?
Closing Prayer: God of wonder and mystery, thank You for the many ways You make Yourself known to us. Sometimes in ways we expect and sometimes in ways we never imagined. Attune our hearts and our spirits, God, so that we do not limit you. Open us to the endless possibilities of Your faithfulness so that we do not miss You at work. Amen.
Make other connections throughout the month on your own
October 2020
Suggested Activity
Make a collage (digitally or on paper) of images that represent your favorite Bible verse and discuss
What are some questions you have about community at Garrett? Exchange responses with your companion and see if you can gain some new insights.
What does community mean to you and why do you need it?
How do you find it virtually? Maintain it virtually?
How do you branch out if you tend to interact with the same people over and over?
Others?
November 2020
Suggested Activity
Each make a list of things you are thankful for and share with each other
In this season of thanksgiving, reflect on what keeps you
from
thanksgiving.
How often during the day do you find yourself grumbling and complaining?
Why is thankfulness an important part of the Christian life?
How can you foster a thankful heart and an appreciation for God’s work in your life today?
What ways do you give thanks on a regular basis in your life?
Source Blog -
Three Questions: Thankfulness by Melissa Kruger
December 2020
By or Before 12/9 (Wed)
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Closing plenary for all matches
; activity TBD