Seminary Spiritual Life Week: Born of Words
“The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone” Speakers: John and Sandy Dresher-Lehman John has a bachelor’s degree in rehab counseling and masters of social work from Virginia Commonweath. He worked with addictions and trauma work for 15 years. Since 2003 he has been working in private....
Called by God: Ordinary People, Extraordinary God–Leonard Dow
Does God call ordinary people like me? Drawing from the biblical account of Peter and John healing a lame beggar at the temple gate, Pastor Leonard Dow speaks on being “Called by God” for this final Spiritual Life Week chapel. Local singer/songwriter Jessica Crawford opens with a song. Each semester, campus ministries hosts Spiritual Life....
Losing that Loving Feeling–Leonard Dow
In this chapel gathering in the Seminary connected with the University’s Spiritual Life Week, Pastor Leonard Dow references the 1964 song by the Righteous Brothers, “You’ve lost that loving feeling” as he speaks from the heart, reflecting on Revelations 2:1-7. Each semester, campus ministries hosts Spiritual Life Week, an engaging series of events aimed at....
Called by God: Wrestling with Who I Am – Leonard Dow ’87
Are you wrestling with who you are? In this opening chapel of Spiritual Life Week, Pastor Leonard Dow speaks on this theme inspired from the biblical story of Jacob. Each semester, campus ministries hosts Spiritual Life Week, an engaging series of events aimed at deepening faith in Jesus Christ. The February 2011 events are themed....
Cultivating Life in the Spirit–Willi Hugo Perez
Willi Hugo Perez wraps up Eastern Mennonite Seminary’s Spiritual Life Week with this third of three chapel addresses. Perez, a 2004 graduate of EMS, is the current rector (president) of SEMILLA, the Latin American Anabaptist Seminary in Guatemala. In this chapel, he speaks in Spanish and is translated by Marvin Lorenzana, Director of Multicultural Services.
Experiencing the Healing and Transforming Grace of the Gospel–Willi Hugo Perez
Willi Hugo Perez continues Eastern Mennonite Seminary’s Spiritual Life Week with this second of three chapel addresses. Perez, a 2004 graduate of EMS, is the current rector (president) of SEMILLA, the Latin American Anabaptist Seminary in Guatemala.
Living and Serving in a Challenging (yet beautiful) Setting–Willi Hugo Perez
Willi Hugo Perez kicks off Eastern Mennonite Seminary’s Spiritual Life Week with this first of three chapel addresses. Perez, a 2004 graduate of EMS, is the current rector (president) of SEMILLA, the Latin American Anabaptist Seminary in Guatemala.
Doubt, Faith, Stress and Other Relaxing Topics – Acts of Renewal
Professional actors Jim and Carol Anderson Shores use theatre to look at real questions of sorting out where God fits in during the midst of our struggles and the struggles of those around us. How do we minister to others in their spiritual quandaries? How do we move through our own? Come enjoy some laughter....
Stress and Sabbath: Finding Balance in the Chaos
Professional actors Jim and Carol Anderson Shores use theatre to explore the reality of stress in ministry and the need for sabbath. Acts of Renewal is on campus for Spiritual Life Week.
New Possibilities for Life after EMU – Tom & Christine Sine
As part of Spiritual Life Week, Tom & Christine Sine, founders of Mustard Seed Associates in Seattle, Washington, offer possibilities for faithful living. Several Students and Staff also share their own creative ideas. Each year, the campus ministries department presents Spiritual Life Week, an engaging series of events that facilitate deepening faith in Jesus Christ.....