Hello Everyone! Our Advent journey has begun! As I listened to my friend Lisa’s words yesterday during her Advent sermon, I was reminded once again of what our Advent time is all about–God’s outrageous generosity and overwhelming grace that has been given to us through God’s son who is being born into the world–our Lord Jesus Christ. As the time draws closer for our college conference, I have been thrilled to work with the Rev. Linda Morgan-Clement, our worship leader for the conference. Linda serves as the Henry J. Copeland Campus Minister at The College of Wooster and adjunct faculty in the Religious Studies department. She works with students of all faiths and has oversight of the religious groups and staff on campus. Several of my own students here at Auburn have been a part of worship services and small groups that Linda has led, and they are very excited to be a part of what she will be bringing to us at the Montreat College Conference!
During our worship time together, Linda will lead us to think about several things. As we give of ourselves through our offerings, Linda will challenge us to think about God’s outrageous generosity v. our wasteful abundance. As we gather together at the Lord’s Table, we will remember God’s generosity in sharing Jesus Christ with us, then think about how we can depend on the generosity of others around us. Then, as we are commissioned to leave and go out into the world, Linda will lead us to think about generosity as not just something we do, but something that is a calling and vocation for us.
I am so excited to join Linda and all of you at the Montreat College Conference. For me, it is a joy to think that this conference is coming up so quickly–we’ll be in Montreat this time next month! For so many of us, the next couple of weeks will be a roller coaster ride through the end of classes, papers, and exams. My wish for us all is that we take some time out of our crazy schedules to think about the gift of outrageous generosity that Christmas is. Peace to all of you during this Advent season!
Here’s a video of Linda saying hello and introducing us to what we can expect in January:
Rachel Winter, PC (USA) Campus Minister, Auburn University
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