Sojourn Campus Church

heatherfulk May 13th, 2009

Current Needs

Small dresser - The Fulk family is in need of a small dresser for toddler/baby clothing.  If you have one or know someone who does, please let us know!

Washclothes - The church is in need of a few extra washclothes.  If you have some or would like to donate some, please let us know!

Roommates Needed

Female roommate—Danette Wichmann is looking for a female that needs a place to sublease for at least the summer, or could possibly be longer. She has a women’s house in the Seward neighborhood just a couple of miles from the church.

Male roommate—Paul and Danette Wichmann are also looking for a male interested in renting a room out of their house. They currently have 4 males (all with their own rooms) living with them, so this is perfect if you are interested in community living!

If you are interested in either of these opportunities, let us know ASAP!

FREE

Stationary bike—We currently have a stationary bike in working condition available.

Men’s clothing—in good condition, some not even worn!  (Size and season TBA).

Women’s clothing - in good condition, some not even worn! (Size and season TBA).

Prenatal Work-out videos - 2 videos:  Prenatal Yoga Complete and Fit Mama prenatal workout in excellent condition!

Fall girl newborn/0-3 month clothing - in excellent condition, some still with tags!

Baby blankets - in excellent condition, some fleece, some crocheted.  

Please email us at theinterchange4@gmail.com if you are interested in meeting a need mentioned above or if you are interested in receiving the free items made available.  Please also email us if you have a need or would like to add something to the list of things to give away.

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Ashok March 3rd, 2009

On Sunday as we discussed “The Fasted Life” I had referenced the Campus Journey Staff Blog. In case you’ve not taken a look at it, we have a new Campus Journey Chi Alpha website and blog with lots of interesting articles. Here are the links, if you want to check them out:

www.cjxa.org : The new Campus Journey Chi Alpha Website

staff.cjxa.org : The Staff blog

Some articles related to ‘The Fasted Life’:

The Prize of a Fasted Life - Mike Newland
God Has Been Setting Us Up For Huge Things! by Chris Manthey
Come out of her, My people. by Mike Newland
A Fasted Life in Babylon by Ashok

Enjoy, and please enrich us by sharing your thoughts and comments!

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Ashok January 28th, 2009

I went to Columbia to visit Esneyder. I ended up meeting God. I knew that this trip was going to be different than any other vacation that I’ve been on. What I didn’t realize was that the trip would change my life.

Going to Bogota was, to be honest, a little bit scary. Especially reading the US Sate Department warnings about getting robbed or kidnapped or worse. The more sane people I talked with (several either lived in Bogota or had been there) assured me that it was mostly hype and I’d be just fine. Still, my “little faith” led me to talk with just one more person from Ecolab (the company I work for) who had flown into Bogota to get some advice and reassurance from him. He didn’t call back until I was already in Atlanta waiting to get on the flight to Columbia. As he talked about the fact the he never, ever took a taxi from the Bogota airport but always (emphasis on always) had someone he knew and trusted pick him up (due to safety concerns — and yes, I was going to take a taxi from the aiport) — and as he further talked about someone he knew getting kidnapped and dragged around by robbers and thieves for half a day until they stole all the money they could get from him — I really was not re-assured at all. I guess this was God’s way of letting me know that He is the only one I can really trust.

On my first day there (and no, I did not get robbed or kidnapped or threatened by anyone on the entire trip), I took a day trip to the highest point in Bogota — Monserrate. Continue Reading »

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Ashok September 22nd, 2008

While talking and praying with some friends, I felt like God gave me a drop of distilled wisdom about faith… My ‘Aha!’ moments tend to come after months of seemingly unprofitable heart-wrestling with God. So here’s the thought-drop: “Faith is both resting and fighting”. We are, at various times, brought into difficult situations: seasons of need, times when we face pain, or a confrontation with our deep insecurities or fears. It is a test of faith — that much we are aware of; but how should we respond? I would like to suggest two types of faith-filled response:Faith as rest and faith as fight. There are times where the response that God desires from us is: “God, I entrust this issue, this brokenness, this failure, this need into your hands. I take my hands off this and rest in you. I wait for you to work on my behalf. My act of faith is to rest, trusting in what you promise to do for me”. At other times God desires that we would say: “God, this thing in my life is not of you. I refuse to tolerate this — I am going face this and fight this with everything you’ve put in my hand; I am trusting that my simple acts of faith will engage your mighty power and favor, and I will overcome this…”. Rest in faith; or fight in faith. Of course, the question that begs to be asked is: “How do you know when to fight and when to rest?”. Hmm… I haven’t figured this out yet! But here’s what I tend to do: I listen to the promises that God highlights as I seek to discern the right response. Do they call me to “wait in faith” or to “work in faith”? And that’s usually where I usually start… Hope this helps!

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Jaci September 21st, 2008

Hey everyone! Check out this new group!

Finding your Source: a place for writers, dabblers, and dreamers on campus.

when: starting Monday, September 22nd from 7-8 pm and every following Monday
where: Bordertown Coffee–Dinkytown–315 16th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN

what: we will meet, hang out, chat, discuss, share work, and even workshop. an artist without support from a community is like a tree with no roots. come find your source and dig your creative roots deep into rich soil! My passion is artists fulfilling their talents, and chasing after what “could be.” come learn, support, and be supported!

do you:
write, journal, sing, dream, jot, compose, construct, or create? then you should come!

do you ever:
get writer’s block, hate what you write, have a hard time finding the right word, get frustrated, get excited, feel like you need a safe place to share your work, or feel like you’re on the verge of something SO much bigger than yourself? Then you should come!

anyone who has ever, or who could someday ever see themselves trying to create something with words should come. your are welcome. and this is for you.

Any questions, let me know! 612-209-7988.

Here’s a link to a flier I made too–feel free to pass it around!

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk245/mckay_j/penscopy-1.jpg

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Jaci July 22nd, 2008

Hi friends–Jaci Here!

So in light of Summer being the time when everyone scatters to the four corners of the earth…or to the mountains like the Kruegers….I thought I might write an update of church happenings and needs.

first, and most exciting, Campus Journey, planned by our most incredible director, Greg Silker, and administrative royalty, Julie Manthey,  is hosting n Open-House style dessert banquet at Bordertown Coffee on Sunday, August 17th from 5-9 p.m. Everyone is invited and you should also invite others to come too! Students: Invite your parents, your friends; Adults: bring your families, call your neighbor, or invite your coworker! This event is all about supporting Campus Missions and Chi Alpha! And we DO want to support because we know that God wants to be known and worshiped on campus and we want to be a part of what He is doing! So come!

In other news, there are three more Oasis/Church BBQs left! They are happening Thursday, July 24th at the Zwillings’ home and August 7th and 21st location tbd. They start at 6:00 p.m. Bring something to grill and a dish or dessert to share!

Our Semi-annual business meeting will be Sunday, August 17th after service. Stay and learn about Sojourn’s finances and business side! We’re encouraging everyone to come so that we are an informed, prayerful church body as we move into the Fall season.

Finally, with the business meeting, comes another matter of finances. We need to fix a nasty pipe on our boiler that, as it turns out, is very expensive. Our treasurer, Iris, made an announcement last Sunday seeking financial help in paying for this large expense. Please email me or call me at the church if you’re interested in or have questions about the details of this project!!!!!! Contact@sojourncampuschurch.net or 612-379-1200.  We would ask that your prayerfully consider giving to this new “building project” we have. Unfortunately, this is not a repair we can postpone as it could be much worse if we wait through winter where we risk having the pipe actually burst–leaving us without heat in the building for a considerable length of time.

Thank you so much for your continued giving to the various projects, ministries, people, and endeavors Sojourn has sponsored and supported over the years, but especially in the last months–Compassion International, Samaritan’s Purse China Earthquake Relief, Shelter for Life, and our host of diverse and gifted campus pastors, ministries, and missionaries! You are the ones that help give feet to the dreams God has given these people and organizations!

feel free to contact me at any time if you need updates or have church questions

love

Jaci

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Jaci June 20th, 2008

From:

Sojourn Campus Church

310 18^th Ave SE

Minneapolis, MN

55414

www.sojourncampuschurch.net

Need: Children’s Ministry Teacher

Sojourn Campus Church is a Student University Church located in the Dinkytown neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our mission is to serve students and the surrounding Minneapolis community. Because we are based around service to the University of Minnesota, we have a diverse congregation of students, young professionals, and families.

We are looking for someone to join us in our ministry as our Children’s Church pastor/teacher. Our children’s church is made of around nine extremely curious, bright, and motivated elementary schoolers who are hungry for God above and beyond what one might expect. We are looking for someone to partner with us in teaching them about God and helping them grow in Christ. Our other children’s ministries, including preschool and nursery are staffed by volunteers from the congregation. Coordination of these volunteers is not part of the Children’s Church Teacher position, though could be developed if the applicant shows a heart and a desire to stay with Sojourn long-term. Outreach is a definite possibility for those with the time and aptitude; we especially have a growing connection with some young Hmong-American girls.

Duties of this position:

• Teaching Children’s Church 3 Sundays a month (they elementary schoolers stay up in adult church once a month as part of their growth in the body of Christ).
• Developing lessons based on our children’s needs and what they desire to learn—they are extremely self-motivated!
• Supporting the children as they grow in their prayer, reading the word, developing Christian character, understanding their role in the body, and ministry to the body and to their peers and siblings.
• Meeting with Church Staff periodically to check in, give updates on the children and Children’s Ministry, and receive guidance and support from Pastor Craig Krueger and the staff.
• Joining together with the congregation and staff in our vision to bring our children into true, lifelong relationship with Jesus.

Details:

• Estimated 5 hours a week work teaching, planning, and preparation.
• Salary: $12/hour.
• Access to other teachers, staff, and pastors to plan activities, events, and lessons as needed—we will partner with you and support you in teaching our children!
• Modest budget to buy new materials and supplies for the children.

We are currently receiving applications! Please send your resume, a letter describing yourself, your interest in this position, and past work with children, as well as three references we could contact to Jaci McKay at contact@ciauc.org or to the church mailing address at 310 18^th Ave SE Minneapolis, MN 55414. Applicants will be reviewed and a selection will be called in to interview with Pastor Craig Krueger and the staff for this position.

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Ashok June 4th, 2008

Hello everyone!

Just wanted to let you all know that Jaci, our most able administrator has created a Facebook group for our Church (search for Sojourn Campus church)… We are exploring options for mirroring posts between there and our blog here. So if you are on Facebook, check it out, and Jaci can add you on as a member. It’s got everything from discussion boards to video uploads, so jump in! BTW, for those of you NOT on Facebook yet, you are, like, seriously missing out on the fun side of a bunch of your fellow Sojourners…

Peace & CUOL,
Ashok

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JoshSilker May 27th, 2008

If you haven’t guessed, It’s all good and Press on became the theme phrases for the mexico trip as we neared the end. Thanks to Amy Braun (did I spell that right?), and the all around catchy–uh–ness? of the words.

This was the… fourth time on the mexico trip for me. So I am pretty familiar with everything that goes alone with going to mexico from Minnesota. Then again, I did have a two year gap between the most recent one and the last trip.

The more I go on these trips, the more I seem to get out of it. Sort of like reading Lord of the Rings (that is SO me) or the Bible. Every reading brings forth newer and deeper stuff. Before I seemed to see more of the physical resistance that these people face. You know, being poor. But this trip helped me see more of the spiritual side of life there. It is obvious that satan works in ways that are a lot more open then here in Minnesota. While we were there the family experienced a couple of spiritual attacks. This helped me to see that a christian HAD to be right with God in order to not be flushed with temptation and attacks in a culture that seems to be much more open to sin then our own.

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Jaci April 28th, 2008

Hello everyone! Reminding you all that this coming Sunday will be our spring fellowship meal! Please bring a main dish and side dish (or dessert) to share!

Students–we know you don’t all have access to kitchens, so feel free to bring something store-bought!

Also, if you are planning on using the oven, please let me know ahead of time so I can make sure we’ll have enough space!

Thanks! See you Sunday!

Jaci McKay

Sojourn Campus Church Administrator

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