Welcome to'INTERVARSITY Syracuse Christian Fellowship

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Welcome to.INTERVARSITYSyracuse Christian
Fellowship !

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Did you know?...that SU started as a Christian
school?

• Excerpts from 1873 Dedication of Hall of
  Languages.
• It is the Holy Spirit which takes of the things
  of Christ and shows them unto men. So far as our
  prayers, counsels and influence may go these
  shall all be directed to secure not only be
  intellectual cultivation of our students but also
  that spiritual transformation which is expressed
  in the term conversion or regeneration. .
• We take this earliest opportunity to suggest to
  the students the propriety of organizing a
  Christian association or society of missionary or
  of religious inquiry, by whatever name it may be
  called for the promotion of the spirit of
  evangelism in this institution.
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• By the way, ALL the speeches were like this!

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Our Emphasis

• In cooperation with the other evangelical groups
  on campus, we want to
• Encourage new students to know and follow Jesus
  Christ, and to encourage Christians to know Him
  and His word more fully, and be used by Him on
  the campus.
• We do this through Bible studies , worship,
  fellowship events

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Our Emphasis (cont)

• Student led Bible studies discussions
• For students experienced with the Bible
• For those seeking to understand God
• Personal conversations with students about Christ
  
• One-on-one small groups as opportunities arise
• Groups of two, going out weekly, engaging in
  questions and conversations
• Outings and events
• A way to have some fun and fellowship with each
  other
• A way to invite meet new students

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Here are some Events.
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Bald Mountain Hike

• 2nd Annual day hike lake picnic in Adirondacks,
  Sat Sept 23 invite a friend!

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Big Dons Mini Golf Rock Wall

• Fun, fellowship, worship
• invite a friend !
• Date is TBD

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Expedition 06

• October 20-22
• Long Point Retreat Ctr
• Seneca Lake
• Attended by 20 Upstate NY InterVarsity Chapters

• Agenda
• Encouragement and training for campus outreach
• Worship, Bible study, fellowship
• Recreation and fun
• Peak fall leaves!

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• Expedition '06 gt Track Descriptions
• Gearing Up seekers and new believers
• Many never finish an expedition due to inadequate
  supplies. Properly gearing up is a must for a
  successful trip. Our expedition with Christ must
  begin with knowing what we will need for a
  successful journey. Want to know more about what
  it means to follow Christ? Feeling a little
  unsure you've packed the right supplies for the
  life-long trip? Not a problem. Register for
  Gearing Up! We're looking forward to seeing you
  on the summit! Note Gearing Up is a prerequisite
  for all the other tracks. Exceptions can be made
  with Staff approval only.
• Map Compass growing believers
• On any trip you need to know how to get to where
  you.re going. Things are no different on your
  journey with Christ. As you continue to explore
  what it means to be a Christian you will need a
  guidebook to help you along the way. The Bible is
  your Map Compass. This track helps you get the
  most out of your Bible, helping you dig out the
  main truths of each passage, and apply those
  truths to guide you on your expedition.
• Clipped In leaders and team members
• Every expedition involves significant elements of
  risk such as avalanche, high winds, inclement
  weather, and rock fall. Therefore it is strongly
  recommended you climb clipped in with at least
  two or three others. Every spiritual expedition
  involves risks too. This track specializes in
  equipping you to be clipped into a team committed
  to completing the expedition together. In this
  track you will see great examples of team work in
  the Bible to help us learn how we can similarly
  encourage and support others on the same
  spiritual journey with Christ. This track is not
  limited to, but it is especially ideal for
  current and/or future leaders.
• Crossroads juniors and seniors
• You are coming up on a crossroad. Which path
  should you take? Or should you make your own
  path? Do you know where you want to go? What
  factors will you consider as you try to decide?
  Who will you travel with? How can you be sure you
  won't wear out, get lost or run out of resources?
  Crossroads is a chance to think, pray and learn
  together with other believers who are facing the
  big decisions students encounter during the last
  year of college. Even if you know some of your
  future plans, there are still so many choices
  ahead about jobs, relationships, ministry and
  lifestyle. Come and seek God's wisdom!

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Basilea Saranac Lake mid May
2006 was our first year, and a real blessing

• Chapter Camp
• Tracks for
• Bible study tools
• Small group leaders
• Worship leaders
• Chapter leaders

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Outreach movies
Design by Snow Media, Inc.

• Last year we showed Life in a Box, with
  testimonies and discussion after, and may run
  this one again or another movie

Click here for trailer..
http//www.lifeinabox.com/
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Joint service projects

• Last spring break, some of our students joined
  the Campus Crusade team to assist with rebuilding
  New Orleans

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Other Events

• Student Involvement Fair Wed Sept 6
• Tables in Schine
• Movies fellowship outreach
• Leaders Days Albany with NYS IV chapters (in
  mid January)
• Possibilities under consideration..
• Lectures
• Dorm talks
• Pick up volleyball and info table
• Outreach coffee house night in Schine basement
  music testimonies

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Website

• We are expanding our website to make it be a
  resource for people seeking the truth about God.
  Stay tuned..
• http//students.syr.edu/scf

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Bible Study.
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Bible Study

• Student led Bible study and discussion Mondays at
  730 in HL500
• May also have some small Groups Investigating God
  (GIGs) interactive Bible study with students
  wanting to learn more about God

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Bible Study Topics

• Here are some topics that we have covered in the
  past and some ideas for the future. Wed love to
  hear what is interesting to you
• Past topics
• Study of Book of Colossians
• Sharing the good news with students
• How we know the Bible is true (Apologetics)
• Prophecies of the Messiah
• The Holy Spirit in our lives today

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Planned and possible topics

• What Christ taught about eternal life
• Knowing Christ personally
• Gifts, power and presence of the Holy Spirit
• A life pleasing to God - on todays campus
• Fulfilled Bible prophecy the scriptures
  validated
• What the Bible says about Israel, Iran, Syria and
  Lebanon
• Davinci Code what is the truth?
• Book of Ephesians, Book of Acts
• Other..?

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Our emphasis in Christ

• Abide
• Grow
• Experience His Majesty
• Encourage others

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The power of the Holy Spirit to change and
enhance the lives of students today..

• Acts 18 "But you shall receive power when the
  Holy Spirit has come upon you and you shall be
  witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea
  and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."

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If this is all new to you?

• Jesus said
• "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone
  hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in
  to him and dine with him, and he with Me. Re
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• Jesus Christ has done many incredible things for
  those of us on campus who have decided to follow
  Him.
• Ask around and listen to some of our stories. At
  this new student welcome last year, a freshman
  got into some conversations, and later that
  night, alone in her dorm prayed that Jesus Christ
  would start guiding her life. Immediately she
  began to experience wonderful changes to her life
  and relationship with God.
• So meet some students tonight and see what they
  have to say!

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• Wed like to hear from you
• Whats your feedback on this?
• Your interests?