You filled 207 shoeboxes this year!

That’s double last year and nearly 1% of the students at Virginia Tech (our goal is to someday organize 10% of students to do one). Here’s a photo album of Homegroup Intersection’s packing party and the big pile that Robbie and Jeanette took to the local distribution center to be shipped to the far corners of the earth. We pray that these boxes will bring some temporary joy and eternal salvation in Jesus’ name. If you have photos of your boxes in action, please post a comment with the link.

All shoeboxes due THIS Thurs (11/15)

Thanks so much for participating in Operation Christmas Child Shoebox project with [nlcf]!! Drop off your completed shoebox anytime from 10a to 7p on Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs inside the front door of 130 Jackson St. (the old Red Cross building located in the parking lot above Oge Chi’s on Draper Rd. up next to Big Al’s Sushi). We’ll be packing them up and sending them to the distribution site first thing Friday morning!

If you haven’t already, grab a friend, head to the Dollar Tree/Walmart and pack a shoebox for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Project. It is a simple way to make a huge impact in the life of a child this Christmas. Contact Robbie ([email protected]) or Jeanette ([email protected]).

Homeless on Henderson

Friday, Nov 9, 7pm – 7am, “One Night Without a Home” (ONWAH) is a gathering of people to sleep-out on Henderson Lawn on the VT campus (in front of Lyric). It is put on by Engaging Leaders – Leadership Tech, and Montgomery County Emergency Assistance Program (MCEAP) to raise awareness within the VT and Blacksburg community about poverty and homelessness. Additionally, we are collecting donations for the Montgomery County Emergency Assistance Program (MCEAP). Bring yourself, anything you will need to stay warm for the night, an open mind, a humble spirit, and any donation of money or canned goods. – Thanks, John P. Mason

Tony Campolo

The Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo will be guest preacher for a Celebrating/Healing/Serving worship service on Sunday, Nov 4 at 11a in Cassell Coliseum. We’ll be continuing the Desperate Sex Lives series as scheduled at 11a in Squires Colonial, but you’re welcome to check out Tony in the morning and then come to nlcf at 7:07p.

Geeks vs. Greeks

Battleship! Tonight at 9:30 at Awful Arthur’s in Kent Square, nlcf’s very own Broken Fall and The Beat Takeshi square off in a battle of the bands. Read the Collegiate Times article featuring a detailed interview with Brandon and a photo of Takeshi!

Ravi discussion groups

Discussion groups are forming to talk about God, philosophy, etc. Contact Dave (dtw at vt dot edu), if you’d like to get involved in one. Nearly 4,000 attended the two night event in Burruss and Cassell, thanks to all who helped. Photos by Jon Flemming.

Honduras and Nicaragua Trips in 2008

  • Danli, Honduras
    March 1st – 8th, 2008 (Spring Break)
  • Managua, Nicaragua
    May 17th – 24th, 2008 (Week after ’08 Graduation)

What will we do?

Work in the following areas:

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Malnutrition Recovery
  • Economic Development
  • Remodeling Facilities at the Center for the Nutrition of Infants

Who should go?

It is an excellent opportunity to serve and to be a part of what God is doing in a different part of the world. If you are interested come see how NLCF connects with Honduras and Nicaragua. And to answer that question, you should.

What was is like last year?

Take a look at Craig’s photo album from 2006.

Is there limited space?

Yes. So make sure you read the next question and answer.

What are the important dates, times, and places to remember?

  • October 28th – Information Meeting: We’ll have an opportunity for you to ask all the questions and hear from those who have gone on previous trips. This time will focus on the big picture. (Squires in Colonial Hall @ 2 – 3PM)
  • November 4th – Logistics Meeting: You will have the opportunity to sign up and talk about all the logistics regarding the trips. It will be another opportunity to ask questions and start focusing on the details. (Squires in Colonial Hall @ 2 – 3PM)
  • November 11th – MOST IMPORTANT MEETING: This is the time you bring your $50 deposit which secures your place on the plane. We will focus on how to effectively raise the funds for the trip and answer any questions. Due to limited space, these opportunities are first come, first serve. (Zach’s Place @ 2 – 4PM)

nlcf fall retreat coming soon

From 5p Fri Oct 19 – 5p Sat Oct 20, Camp Christi (Cburg), cost = $12, $15 after deadline. We will learn about the Scriptural idea of retreating and put into practice what we are learning together. Email [email protected] by Wed Oct 17 to register.