 Pray For JusticePrayer is what brings the power to the work we do for justice. Monday night we spent time praying for Justice - on our campus, in the ministries of our alumni, and in the lives of people on the other side of the world. Sex Trafficking Arise, O Lord; O God, lift up your hand; forget not the afflicted. (Psalm 10:12) We Pray For:
“You have been the helper of the fatherless.” (Psalm 10:14) We Pray For:
"All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation" (2 Corinthians 5:18) We Pray For:
35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me (Matt. 25:35) We Pray For:
CSF Alumni Working and Praying for Justice: Allison Duncan
"We work for justice because all have been created in the image of God" Throughout the month of November, we're talking about God's heart for Justice.
 Trick or Treat for Canned Goods with CSF! Every year, the UIS community collects canned goods for the local Food Bank, and this year should be the biggest yet! Clubs compete to see who can get the most collected....We canvas our assigned neighborhood on Monday, Oct. 24th, leaving cards on the doors that tell them we'll be back on Halloween. On Halloween, Monday the 31st, we'll go back to our neighborhood (costumes can make it more fun, but aren't required!) and pick up the cans people have left on their front porch! We can make quick work of it with alot of volunteers, so sign up tonight at The Edge!  Strike 'em All with CSF! Grab your small group, bring your suite-mates, and join CSF for a fun night of bowling! Friday, October 14th
 Don't miss out on these great opportunities to put your faith into action! Informational meetings will be Monday, Oct. 24th: 7:00pm - Haiti 7:30pm - Louisville 8:00pm - FAME CSF has participated in every UIS Homecoming Parade since it began - - All students are invited to join us in walking this Friday! Meet at 3:45pm in the parking lot next to the Police Department, if you have a CSF t-shirt please wear it, and bring some candy to throw! Parade starts at 4:30pm. Questions? Talk to Gretchen (217-414-9198)
 Thursday, September 15th 3:15pm-5:45pm Come and love on some kids at the Northside Children's Community Library! We'll be doing a painting project, so come prepared to get messy. Meet in front of LRH at 3:15pm, and we'll return to campus in time for 6pm classes!  Be A Reading Mentor!
Do you need to get in some volunteer hours? Or just looking for a place to give back? Get paired up with a child at McClernand Elementary School in Springfield for the 2016-2017 school year and provide encouragement and relational support as you listen to them read every week...and we carpool! Leave LRH every Thursday at 11:35am, and return by 1pm. Orientation Monday, Sept. 19th 5:30-6:30pm To sign up or for more info talk to Gretchen (217)414-9198 or Madi Stone (309)922-1835  Don't miss this great opportunity to build some deeper relationships in CSF, enjoy a ton of fun and playful competition in the great outdoors (as well as real beds and showers!), and get some great biblical teaching from our speaker, Adam Lanter, from Southside Christian Church!
Cost only $40 and includes some amazing food, housing, and all retreat costs. This is a highlight for students every year...registration cost is due at The Edge on Sept. 12th, or contact David Lasley to sign up!!  Happy Labor Day Weekend! While many students are headed home for the weekend, many more will be on campus! If you're looking for a church to try out, feel free to contact one of the CSF leaders for a ride - - it's a great weekend to try something new! Make sure you come back in time for The Edge on Monday at 9pm in the Student Life Building Multi-Purpose Rm*. David will be teaching and you don't want to miss it! *If you don't know where the SLB is, you can meet Madi Stone in the LRH Lobby at 8:40pm to walk over together :) Small Groups Start This Week! Start your semester off right by connecting with a Small Group Bible Study! Groups of students meet weekly to open up God's word and talk about how to live it out in our lives. Find a time that works, make some friends, eat some snacks, and get some encouragement to live out your faith!   Time to register for Fall Retreat! Don't miss this great opportunity to build some deeper relationships in CSF, enjoy the great outdoors (as well as real beds and showers!), and get some great biblical teaching from our speaker, Adam Lanter, from Southside Christian Church! Cost only $40 and includes some amazing food, housing, and all retreat costs. This is a highlight for students every year, so sign up this Monday at The Edge or contact David@uiscsf.org if you have questions! CSF Epic Events! CSF Service Project  Thursday, September 15th 4-5:30pm Come and love on some kids at the Northside Children's Community Library! We'll be doing a painting project, so come prepared to get messy. Meet in front of LRH at 3:30pm, and we'll return to campus in time for 6pm classes! Sign up at The Edge! Be A Reading Mentor!Do you need to get in some volunteer hours? Or just looking for a place to give back? Get paired up with a child at McClernand Elementary School in Springfield for the 2016-2017 school year and provide encouragement and relational support as you listen to them read every week...and we carpool! Leave LRH every Thursday at 11:35am, and return by 1pm. Orientation Monday, Sept. 19th 5:30-6:30pm To sign up or for more info talk to Gretchen (217)414-9198 or Madi Stone (309)922-1835 Want more info about these events or Christian Student Fellowship? You can email info@uiscsf.org to reach a CSF Staffer.
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