Theme Party

   This past week our students have been preparing for a Theme Party we held this weekend.  A Theme Party is simply a party that you can have with the intent of providing an opportunity to get to know coworkers and International students better so we can relationally share our faith with them.  The students chose a Luau as the theme for the party.  One of my friends from Arkansas, Austin, helped to organize the preparations for the it.  I think they did a great job, and learned a lot about how things don't come together easily at the last minute.  

   We had something called "contact cards" we used for the party.  Guests would fill out a card with their name and contact information, and respond to 2 questions about whether they wanted to be informed about future events, and whether they were interested in knowing how they could begin a personal relationship with God.  We actually use these cards back on our campuses at the beginning of the Fall when all the new freshmen come in, and they are a vital resource for us in terms of getting in touch with students.

   There was also a limbo and hula-hoop contest, and plenty of dancing.  And, somewhat randomly, four-square, which has become the automatic pasttime of choice on the project.

   I am speaking on Monday at our weekly meeting.  I have been pleased with all the opportunities I've gotten on this project to work on speaking in front of a big group.  Please pray for me as I prepare my talk.