May 10, 2012

InTents 2012

Photo by Chris Drake

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PERSONAL SIDE

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Chaplain’s Corner

So here's the deal, I suffer from an anxiety disorder. It means that there are times when I fear things I shouldn’t fear, I get overcome with anxious thoughts, and I have to work hard to distract myself from these thoughts. At many times I have seen this disorder as a curse. When it strikes, it keeps me from enjoying life the way God meant me to; HOWEVER, as time goes by and as God continues to heal me from this, I have begun to see it as a blessing. Let me explain.

It was about four years ago when I was diagnosed. It wasn't shocking, we knew something was wrong, but it was still tough. At the worst of it, I had the old gospel song, "One Day At A Time, Sweet Jesus," stuck in my head. As I reflect back on the last four years, I've realized that through this pain God has taught me more of what it means to live, "One Day At A Time."

It's what Jesus talked about in the sermon on the mount. Matthew 6 says things like, "who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life," and "do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself." Jesus was trying to teach us to live in the moment, to enjoy the precious present as a precious gift. And over time, as God walks me through this journey, I am learning to live this way and I am thankful. 

Without the anxiety disorder, I may still have learned to live this way, but maybe it would have taken longer.  Maybe worry would have chipped away at my life over time until there was not much left of my soul. I don't know. All I do know is that with God's help, I'm learning to live one day at a time, trusting in His hand to lead me, to guide me, and to care for my needs.

Reminds me of what Paul wrote in Romans 5. He said, "...we also rejoice in our sufferings because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us." (Romans 5: 3-5) 

So I'm not sure what you may be struggling with, but whether you feel it or not I can assure you that God is with you and if you let Him, if you can try to take your eyes off of the problem and turn them to Him, He will not only see you through it He can teach you something in the process that will make you even stronger, in Christ.

I pray for us all to have the courage to look to Jesus, and to learn to live this life to the full because Jesus came and died to make sure that we had that opportunity (John 10: 10).  Peace be with you.

by Paddy McCoy, WWU Associate Chaplain

FYI

Vespers
AGA will be doing vespers this Friday as it is Mother’s Day weekend, you won’t want to miss it.

The Women and Quilts of Gee’s Bend, Alabama  
The FAC art show on the Women and Quilts of Gee’s Bend, Alabama will be open extra hours for Mother’s Day weekend visitors.

Managing Social Media: Panel Discussion  
Date/Location: 6:00 pm on Thu, May 10 at CTC Black Box Theatre
Come hear professionals from different fields address the following topics...and more:
-How to interact with your personal Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts and maintain a professional presence online.
-How to deal with your “past” web presence during job-interviews etc.
-Understanding the public nature of online content.

InTents & Festival of the Booths
Come to INTENTS evangelistic meetings on the KRH Lawn under the big yellow tent. Worship will be held every day, May 10-12 from 7 to 8 p.m.  Food will be provided each night, and following each worship will be a Festival of the Booths with snacks, games, and a fireside type worship on KRH Lawn.  As for speakers, those include: 
• Thursday - Luis Contreras: "Redefine: Your Life"
• Friday - Jolee Gaede: "Redefine: God"
• Saturday - Chad Angasan: "Redefine: Me at the Wheel"

Tin Man  
Have you been training for the annual Tin Man triathlon? The Tin Man will be taking place on Sunday, May 13 at 8am. The triathlon will start from the WEC on the corner of 4th & Davis. The race will consist of a 0.5K swim, 20K bike, and 5K run. To sign-up, register http://www.wallawalla.edu/form/tinman! Registration fee is $15 for non-WWU members and free for WWU students, faculty, and staff.

LLU School of Dentistry  
Location: KRH 217
Esther Valenzuela from LLU School of Dentistry will be visiting our campus May 8-10, 2012. If you are interested in chatting with her about the application process please call the Career Center at ext. 2664 or visit KRH217 to set up an appointment. The info session is Tue, May 8 at 6:30pm - KRH345.

Student Missions is open this evening  
Date/Location: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm on Thu, May 10 at MAC 313 S. College Ave.
Student Missions is open this evening to help with application processing, SM interviews, visas, ticketing, etc. Many urgent calls. Let us help you. New applicants welcome.

Village Club Midnight Movie - Avengers  
Date/Location: 11:00 pm on Sat, May 12 - 2:00 am on Sun, May 13 at Grand Cinemas (Walla Walla Theater)
The Avengers!!! Village club will be hosting its annual midnight movie May 12, line opens at 11 p.m. There will be a costume contest! $100 for best group $50 for best single. Bring your ID card or we will not give you a ticket. Non-Village students will pay the group rate for tickets.

CULTURE FESTIVAL 2012  
Date/Location: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm on Sun, May 13 at Centennial Green
Hosted by BSCF, Asian Club, Hispanic Ministries and Spanish Club. Come out and have some fun as students perform various acts based on their cultural background and enjoy lots of good food. This event will be raising money for Mission students! Come out, it will be a lot of fun!

Village Life Housing Workshops  
Do you want to move into the village this Summer or next Fall? If yes, you must attend one of the Village Life Housing Workshops. The workshops will explain who’s eligible, how to get on the infamous waitlist and more.
Workshops are May 15th and 16th at 6:30 PM in CTC 105.
If you have questions regarding the workshops please call Village Life at 2109.

M.A. in Counseling Psych Info Session  
Date/Location: 7 - 8:30 p.m. on Thu, May 10 at Smith Hall, Rm. 302
This is a reminder to join us on Thursday, May 10th, for an informational meeting regarding the two-year, one-day per week Master of Arts program in Counseling Psychology offered here at Walla Walla University. Dessert will be provided, and delicious!

Appreciation Reception  
You are invited to join us in thanking President John McVay, Vice President Ginger Ketting-Weller, and Vice President Ken Rogers for their years of dedicated service to Walla Walla University. Monday, May 14, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Administration Building East Portico. (In case of inclement weather, Administration Building Lobby)

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