I had an interesting conversation with a friend today about what we can do with our campus ministry. Many campus ministries are having a difficult time gaining members or reaching out to other students.
A song comes to mind from the musical Ragtime. One of the main characters "Coalhouse" sings "Make them hear you" when he is encouraging his friends to not let the issue at hand just die. It is easy to follow a leader, but what can YOU do to make a difference, is what the song focuses on. (in the early 1900s the issue is racism and unfair/unjust treatment of african americans). He says your sword can be a sermon or the power of the pen, teach every child to raise his voice and then my brothers then - will justic be demanded by ten million rightous men, make them hear you, make them hear you!
Our campus ministry likes to focus on social justice and taking action in our community. How can we bring about awareness and can we make others hear us? Sure, but I think the real issue is can we make others care?
to hear the song try this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUkwQdHpLtk
Jesus said in the great commission, go out and make disciples. How do we accomplish this?
I wish you the peace of Christ and wisdom to spread his word,
your sister in Christ~Erin
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