Spring Break 2012

CSFers at recent fundraising bake sale.

We’ve been to New Orleans.

We’ve been to Maytown.

This year, Christian Student Fellowship is going to Joplin, MO for Spring Break 2012. As many of you know, Joplin was hit hard last year by an F-5 tornado that completely leveled the town. Hundreds of people tragically lost their lives, and even more lost their homes, their jobs, and their way of life.

Joplin has a huge need, and CSF is totally pumped to help meet that need. On March 24th, we are leaving from Morgantown to hook up with a group called Rebuild Joplin to connect with, work with, and love the people of Joplin.

We have about 11 people going with us this year, 4 of which have never been on a mission trip with us.  A couple have never been on a mission trip ever! Not only is this going to be a great opportunity to meet and love new people, but also it will be a week of facing new challenges, exploring our faith, and growing with each other in Christ.

--
Matt Law

 

Joplin pictures from Josh Walker. Taken with 36 hours of the tornado:

 

Jesus Prom

Michael, Renee, Stacy, Matt, and I traveled to Charleston, WV last Sunday to assist Gateway Christian Church with their annual Jesus Prom.   You may be wondering: “What is a Jesus Prom?”  It is a huge event, similar to prom, for people with special needs and their caretakers.  Gateway certainly didn’t hold back from giving these deserving people an amazing experience.  We escorted guests down the red carpet and to their tables, served a 3-course dinner, and danced with the guests to a live band.  It was amazing!
 
Renee had this to say about the event:
I was so amazed at everyone that volunteered for this event! It’s great when you see a church do wonderful things for people who are truly deserving, but it’s even greater when you see the whole community selflessly loving others like God intended. 
When the guests arrived, they had the option for free hair and make-up.  Then, one of the church youth/volunteers escorted each guest down the red carpet to rounds of applause and cheering.  Every guest even had the opportunity to do an interview while “paparazzi” flashed their cameras.
 
 
I spent most of my time with two guests: Jimmy, who I escorted, and Addison, who I danced with.  Jimmy was amazingly enthusiastic and friendly.  He knew everyone and asked me if he could call me “Sister Julie”. I even met his sweetheart, Thelma!  I  was very fortunate to meet Addison, a sweet older gentleman, and we tore up the dance floor together :) His caretaker informed me that he nearly died from pneumonia and had to learn to walk again.  What a miracle that he was able to dance!
 
After experiencing Jesus Prom myself, I believe it’s something everyone should experience at least once in his or her life.  It is a beautiful example of God’s love demonstrated by His church!
 
-- Julie Adams, CSF Intern

"Murder on the Prairie" -- CSF Murder Mystery 2011

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE:
The murderer of Richard Woods.


Calling all lawmen and detectives!

Yesterday in Mitchido, Richard Woods – a wealthy landowner – was shot down in cold blood whilst he was riding to town. He leaves behind his wife Katherine and daughter Annabel. There is a gathering of his family and the townsfolk to discuss what should be done. The people at the meeting look uneasy. They are not sure who will be arrested as the murderer and they are afraid that the gunslighters that are present might take the law into their own hands if they don't like the verdict.

It's your job to figure out who the murderer is! Come to the Mitchido Town Hall (2901 University Ave, Morgantown, WV) to help us catch the no good, dirty rotten, yellow bellied, son of a gun who did it!

See y'all at the meetin'!

Sheriff Clyde Williams

 Show up at CSF on Saturday, November 12th by 7pm. Also, you can check out the Facebook event to RSVP and stay up to date on all the shenanigans coming out of Mitchido.