Charleston Wesley Foundation Spring/ Summer 2011

This was a semester of firsts. It was the first time we participated in the Holston conferences Divine Rhythm, a college student spiritual event. What began as a wish of Drew Goodson, Citadel cadet and CWF events coordinator, ended with Wesley students from The Citadel, College of Charleston, Winthrop University and Furman University joining students from across the Holston conference for a weekend of spirit-filled worship, dynamic speakers and sweet fellowship. We unanimously agreed that this would be an annual event!
College of Charleston students

This was also the first time that two Trident Technical College students attended the UM Student Forum which was held in Evansville, Indiana this year. Shadana Moses and Juliet Hawkins used their extensive dance background to participate in the liturgical dance in the Saturday evening worship service. Justin Ritter and Jackson Kimbrell also learn much about the structure and polity of the UMC.
Holston conference. Charleston, Winthrop and Furman Wesley Foundations

Another first was the College of Charleston students attending the historic Dock Street Theatres pay as you will night. We attended the musical, Putnam County Spelling Bee. Justin Ritter, a C of C senior and yours truly were two of the guest spellers taken from the audience! Oh what a night!

This was the 8th summer that spent 10 days with the Conference Youth Choir known as the Spirit Singers. It was 10 days of beautiful musice and joyful fellowship. The initial church tour was a whirlwind of singing and meeting wonderful people in our great conference. Congratulations to all of the HS seniors. Remember to look for your Wesley Foundation family when you arrive at your prospective colleges.

Go and spread the Gospel. If necessary use words! ~ St. Francis of Assisi

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Acknowledgements

Thanks to all the churches who sponsored our weekly meals and those who send financial support. Special thanks to Bethel UMC for being the home of the Wesley group at College of Charleston. A heartfelt thanks to Trinity UMC for providing the Wesley Foundation an office space. Thanks Mrs. June Willson and the home churches of Justin Ritter and Jackson Kimbrell for their support of the Student Forum trip.

Upcoming Events

Aug. 24-Nov. 30th. Weekly gatherings at the Citadel and College of Charleston. Gatherings at CSU every other week. Please see our website (www.charlestonwesleyonline.org) for specific meeting dates. Sept. 23. Fall Mission Trip Oct. 4th. Beware of Christians group and film 7pm8pm, Physicians Auditorium. Sponsored by Bethel UMC and CWF. Nov. 12. Tri-County Crop Walk Nov. 14-18. Operation Christmas Child HALOS Holiday Giving Drive

Graduates

George Martin graduated from the Citadel on May 7th, 2011. He will be attending the Charleston Law School this fall. George was a faithful member of the Wesley family during his four years at the Citadel. Vaya con Dios, George. Remember that the doors and hearts of your Wesley family is always opened to you!

Providing Support
Prayers. We need your prayers. Pray for our alumni such as Jeff Throckmorton stationed in Afghanistan. Pray our students, student leaders, board of directors and campuses that we serve. James 5:16b Make Connections. Send the names and email addresses of current and prospective students attending The Citadel, College of Charleston, Medical University of SC and Charleston Southern University. We cant minister to the young adults of your church unless we know about them. Volunteer. Are you willing to serve on our board of directors? Are you able to sponsor a meal at one of our gatherings? Do you have an interesting program you wish to present to college students? Giving of yourself is a critical way to support the Wesley Foundation. Stay in Touch. Are you an alumni? We want to hear from you and know how you are doing. Give us a call or send an email with your new contact information as it changes. Financial Support. We ask for your continued financial support so that we can continue with our mission to nurture college students. The events and missions in the newsletter would not have happened without financial support of individuals and churches. Please send your financial support to: Charleston District office, 1125 East Montague Avenue, Charleston, SC 29405. Make checks payable to: Charleston Wesley Foundation Contact Us Rev. Lisa Hawkins 273 Meeting Street, Charleston SC 29401 director@charlestonwesleyonline.org www.charlestonwesleyonline.org (843) 958-9149 (o) (843) 327-7291 (c)

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Charleston Wesley Foundation 273 Meeting Street Charleston SC 29401

www.charlestonwesleyonline.org