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Contents: Introduction - Apprentices - Assisting Ministers - Christ Chapel Volunteers - Community Service Center Programs - Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Gustavus Youth Outreach - Habitat for Humanity and Spring Break Work Trips - Newman Center - Prepare Ministries - Proclaim - Wednesday Friends

Introduction From service work to Bible studies to social events, Gustavus students gather in a variety of settings and participate in all sorts of different activities as they explore their faith together with their peers. Listed on this page are many of the recognized student-led religious and service groups at Gustavus.

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Apprentices Making Baskets Apprentices
Apprentices, begun in 1997, is a group of students who are interested in being part of the ministry of Christ Chapel and open to see where the Spirit might be leading. Individuals are invited to consider being Apprentices at the end of their first year at Gustavus, and remain a part of the program through graduation. Students pursue their own projects and programs, as well as nurturing others' ideas and initiatives.

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Assisting Minister Assisting Ministers
Assisting ministers participate in Sunday worship services in Christ Chapel by assisting the presiding minister with the liturgy. Gustavus seniors, faculty and staff are welcome to assist. Training sessions are held twice a year, and are advertised in the Chapel bulletin. If interested, you may talk to a Chaplain for more information.

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Christ Chapel Volunteers
Christ Chapel Volunteers assist in the ministry of Christ Chapel by ushering, carrying the cross and candles in Daily and Sunday Chapel, reading lessons, writing and/or reading prayers, and serving as assistant ministers. Volunteer forms are available in the Chapel bulletins at the beginning of each semester, or you can print one from this website.

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Volunteers Cooking Community Service Center Programs
The Community Service Center offers a variety of on-going and one-time service programs for Gustavus students. Programs include Amigos, Big Partner/Little Partner, Study Buddies, FLEX (Foreign Language Exploratory), Saint Francis Pound Pals, Junior Great Books, After-school Clubs, and Elders. Applications for these programs are available at the beginning of each semester in the Service Center, Johnson Student Union Room 208. In addition, Center staff advise many student-led service organizations and programs such as Alpha Phi Omega (the national co-ed service fraternity), Little Gusties Athletic Programs, Common Ground Junior High Mentoring Program, and many more. For more information, or to ask for help in planning your own service initiative, contact staff in the Center!

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) - Thursdays, 8 p.m., Lund 207
FCA is a Christ-centered and God-adoring organization dedicated to knowing God and making God known. All are welcome, athlete or not, whatever your belief. Meetings feature time for fellowship with friends, worship, speakers and the like. FCA also plans weekend activities such as alcohol-free parties, bonfires, capture the flag, and service projects. In addition FCA takes a Spring Break mission trip each year! Recent trips have gone to West Virginia, Mexico and Costa Rica.

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Gustavus Youth Outreach (GYO) - Sundays, 8 p.m., Linner Lounge
Gustavus Youth Outreach is committed to sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and providing opportunities for Gustavus students to serve God by participating in off-campus Christian Youth Ministry. GYO encourages and inspires young people in their personal relationships with Jesus Christ. Outreach teams travel throughout the area, usually working in cooperation with churches or youth groups, to present youth events such as lock-ins, special youth evenings, leadership sessions, Sunday services, or any other event that a church requests. Bookings include worship, songs, games, Bible study, discussion groups, skits/drama/clowning, and just about anything else teams creatively dream up. If you love God, spending time with kids (elementary through high school), and having a ton of fun, then GYO might be for you!

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Habitat for Humanity and Spring Break Work Trips
Habitat for Humanity and Spring Break Work Trips partner to raise awareness on housing and homelessness issues. Habitat works locally to fundraise for and build affordable housing in the Mankato, St. Peter and Le Sueur areas. Habitat volunteers coordinate with local chapters in those communities. Spring Break Work Trip participants fundraise for the opportunity to build nationally each year. Both Habitat and SBWT's offer chances for volunteers to build relationships, learn and reflect on their experiences.

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Newman Center - 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, 8 p.m., Newman Center in the Student Activities Suite Gustie Den
The Newman Center is a group of students dedicated to building a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith. Activities include fellowship events, campus-wide prayer services and masses, and car pools to mass at the Church of St. Peter. The Newman Center is a place to pray, talk, read, and find information on Catholicism, religious issues, and group events. Office hours will be posted. Students of all denominations are welcome.

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Prepare Ministries - Thursdays, 9:30 p.m., Linner Lounge
Prepare Ministries is an interdenominational Christian campus ministry called to build this new generation of believers to prepare the way for the coming of the Lord. We are committed to courageously and compassionately building foundations of truth by facilitating life-on-life mentoring relationships, regularly sponsoring global mission trips and holding regular campus meetings that incorporate worship, Bible study, teaching, prayer, ministry and fellowship.

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Proclaim - Tuesdays, 9 p.m., Alumni Hall
Proclaim is a Bible-based environment of contemporary worship and teaching intended to allow all involved to experience God.

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Wednesday Friends - Wednesdays, 6:15-7:45 p.m., Chapel Doors West (Olin Hall Side)
Wednesday Friends is a volunteer organization funded through the Chaplains' Office. Each week we go to the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center and visit with the residents. Past activities have included Pet Therapy, seasonal dances, card tournaments and bonfires. This organization is open for everyone to join and may be of special interest to psychology majors. As a member, you must be dedicated and able to make a weekly time commitment.

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Did you know?

Christ Chapel

Christ Chapel seats 1,200 people and its spire is 181 ft. tall.

Women's Soccer Gives Up Goal In Final Minute, Loses To Macalester 1-0

The Gustavus women's soccer team battled the Macalester Scots to a scoreless tie through 89 minutes, but the Scots' Emily Humphries scored her first collegiate goal with 40 seconds left in regulation play handing the Gusties a heartbreaking 1-0 loss. The Gusties fall to 6-5-2 overall and 2-4-1, while Macalester improves to 9-3-2 overall and 4-2-1 in the MIAC.

Men's Golf Finishes 11th At Weather-Shortened Twin Cities Classic

The Gustavus men's golf team wrapped up its fall season with an 11th place finish at its own 20-team Twin Cities Classic. The tournament was scheduled to begin on Saturday, however cold and snow canceled the first round. On Sunday, an 18-hole round was played at the Links at Northfork in Ramsey, Minn., but the snow forecast for Monday forced the cancellation of the final round and Saint John's who fired a team score of 289 was declared the winner. Gustavus posted a total of 302.

First Round of Twin Cities Invitational Cancelled Due To Snow and Cold Weather

The first round of the 54-hole Twin Cities Classic hosted by the Gustavus men's golf team was postponed due to cold and snow on Saturday. The tournament will attempt to continue on Sunday with 18 holes scheduled to be played at The Links at Northfork in Ramsey, Minn. and the final round will be played at Wayzata Country Club on Monday.

Men's Cross Country Takes Part In MSU, Mankato Invitational

The Gustavus men's cross country team took part in the Caty Delwische Invitational hosted by the Minnesota State University, Mankato at Land Of Memories Park in Mankato on Saturday morning. The meet was not scored. The course was 5,000 meters and the top Gustavus finishers included Anders Bowman, who placed seventh (20:04) and John Kennedy, who placed eighth (20:11).

Women's Cross Country Team Takes Part in MSU, Mankato Invitational

The Gustavus women's cross country team took part in the Caty Delwische Invitational hosted by the Minnesota State University, Mankato at Land Of Memories Park in Mankato on Saturday morning. The meet was not scored. The course was 4,000 meters and the top Gustavus finishers included Danielle Burgmeier, who placed second (15:47) and Vanessa Jones, who placed third (15:48).

 
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