Grace and Peace to you!

Welcome to week #2 of our La Nina Winter Term.  While I write this, it is trying to snow outside and even more is promised as we progress through these next couple of days.  Take care as you travel about.  This week also marks the beginning of the OSU celebration of the life and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr..  You can follow the opportunities through The Barometer which gets some of the details right – or check numerous posters around campus including here at WestM.  See word below about two events that we are helping to sponsor as a part of the celebration on campus.  Remember that we have a warm, dry refuge from the cold storms of winter and are fully equipped with couches, wi-fi, and hot tea or cocoa – all just waiting for you.  Here is what’s up this week at or through WestM:

Wednesday, January 12th:
3-5 PM WestM helps to host the screening of the film Little Town of Bethlehem which provides another real-life look at Dr. King’s non-violent witness as it looks at the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict through the eyes of three men whose lives have been marked by the violence:  a Palestinian Muslim; a Palestinian Christian; and an Israeli Jew who dare to dream that a just peace is possible for their communities.  MU 208 (repeat screening on Thursday, January 20, MU 213)

5:30 – 7:30 PM Student Gathering at WestM.  Join us for dinner beginning at 5:30 with a meal prepared by Nicholas, our guest chef for the night.  Following at 6:30 is our second week of considering the spiritual gift of forgiveness and what the Bible teaches us about it.

Thursday, January 13th:
2-3 PM  MLK Interfaith Prayer Service in MU 208. This will be a time for celebrating Dr. King’s vision for a peaceful, global community as shared through prayer and reflection by members of the OSU community speaking from their own varied spiritual / religious backgrounds.  Tim is in charge of this one and would be glad to see some WestM folks join in.

Shalom,
Timothy

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