Inside Athletics: February 28, 2014
In this week’s “Inside Athletics” podcast, Dave and James talk live from the ODAC Basketball Tournaments in Salem, Va., where both the men and the women have advanced into the semifinals. They give an overview of the tournament, which has featured a few upsets already, and then talk about all that’s going on on this....
“Mennonite Economic Development Association (MEDA)” – Faith Patrick
Faith Patrick, director of the Mennonite Economic Development Association (MEDA) net voucher program in Tanzania, shares about ministry through business ventures. Chapel concludes with a time of sending for students going on spring break Y-Trips.
“Is America Possible?” – Dr. Vincent Harding
In this evening lecture, Dr. Harding, a friend and confidant of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., presents a guided discussion based on his years of experience with the Civil Rights movement, and on his recent thinking about compassion and the many forms of non-violent expression for social change. Dr. Vincent Harding is a celebrated Civil....
“Loved into Life: a personal testimony” – Dr. Vincent Harding
The EMU history department and Black Student Union host Dr. Vincent Harding to share from his life and faith journey as part of the Keim Lecture Series and Black History Month. Dr. Harding was a friend and close associate of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and a Mennonite pastor who visited EMU during the Civil....
“Desert Safaris for Reconciliation” – Dr. Salim Munayer
The Middle East is fraught with polarization. Yet in the midst of conflicts churches are often recognized as communities of forgiveness and reconciliation. For Dr. Salim Munayer bearing witness to the Gospel of reconciliation within the conflict is his passion. In University Chapel, he speaks about this enormously challenging calling. ——- Salim Munayer is an....
“The Gospel of Reconciliation in Dividied Israel-Palestine” – Dr. Salim Munayer
Dr. Salim Munayer, Director of Musalaha Ministry of Reconciliation. The Middle East is fraught with polarization. Yet in the midst of conflicts churches are often recognized as communities of forgiveness and reconciliation. For Dr. Salim Munayer bearing witness to the Gospel of reconciliation within the conflict is his passion. In this Chapel Gathering in the....
“SLW: Sharing Stories of Faith” – Kelsey Zook, Ann Hershberger, Diego Barahona, Jered Lyons
Kelsey Zook, Ann Hershberger, Diego Barahona, and Jered Lyons sghare parts of their faith stories. Each person shares their story in an interview style and then a theatrical group from campus does an improvisational retelling of each story after it is shared. We also hear stories of Biblical characters and their significant encounters with Jesus.
“SLW: Remember and Tell” – Chaska Yoder, Stephanie Bush, Jonathan Estrada, Cathy Smeltzer Erb
Using Deuteronomy 6 as our guide we are encouraged to remember the ways we have experienced God and how that impacts our lives. Chaska Yoder, Stephanie Bush, Jonathan Estrada, and Cathy Smeltzer Erb share parts of their faith stories.
Does God Make Sense when my Family Doesn’t?
Professional actors Jim and Carol Anderson Shores use theatre to explore the struggle of doubt and faith in the face of challenging family relationships. A hilarious, moving show based on a true story that offers hope. Acts of Renewal is on campus for Spiritual Life Week.
“Camp Day Chapel” — Tyler Yoder and Jonathan Burkholder
Students and faculty/staff gather in the Campus Center Greeting Hall for reflections from camping and outdoor ministry. Tyler Yoder and Jonathan Burkholder share from their experiences as camp staff.