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CU @ Chester UniLink-Up Update 4
In this Issue:
Farewell to the Field
Words from Warrington
Man Up!
Women in the Kitchen
End of Year Celebration
Freshers Fortnight 2011
Presidents Word
Over the summer months our university field (which you can see above) is being dug up to
make room for accommodation, tennis courts and various other things. Therefore to
celebrate something which is something we held Farewell to the Field which as the name
suggests was a time to celebrate and enjoy the field before it is gone.
At the field we did face painting; we gave out free squash and sweets,
we played games. Also we took over the Student Union Bar and we
had a number of people come and perform from the university.
We were blessed on this day to have students come from other
universities including Liverpool Hope, Liverpool John Mooresand, Manchester Met, which we take this opportunity to say
thank you!
God really blessed this event and he really had his hands upon it to which we
are really thankful for. This was an event that was accessible to non-Christians and is
another reminder of how reat our God is!
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Over the past year God has not
forgotten the Warrington Campus.
.
One of things we are most grateful foris that he has placed two Christians on
this campus (Sarah-Louise and myself -
Elspeth). If nothing else it is a great
support for both of us. He has also
placed on our hearts an urgency for
something to be done here.
Before Christmas we handed out
Candy canes to everyone living in halls
with cards saying 'God loves you'.
Valentines day meant everyone living
on campus received a red rose and'The Father's Love letter'. 'The Father's
Love Letter' caused a reaction around
campus (especially on Facebook). It
became very clear that people liked
receiving the gifts but not scripture.
However, we were very encouraged to
see others defend our actions.
We had a Mini Mission Week in
March, which the two of us led (with
help from Chester campus). Text-a-
toastie was very well received; with270 made in 2 hours! We had a
cuppa night for people returning
from town. Not many used this but
for those who did, they really
enjoyed and appreciated it. Mission
week ended with a 'Chill Night'.
Three people came to this (Two
were writing an article for a paper
about what was happening). The
evening went well, although it would
have been fantastic to see more
attend.
We have really used the past year to
find out what would work in
Warrington (known to the students
as Wazza). We have a lot of very
exciting plans for our campus.
Currently we are getting a logo
made, so we're easily recognisable.
We would really value prays for next
year that:
We will be able to organise all ourplans needed in time for Freshers
week
We receive the financial support
we need to make the ideas become
reality.
There will be Christian Freshers
who are interested in helping and
getting a CU set up.
AND most importantly, that we relycompletely on God and let Him use
us for his glory!
Over the past couple of
months it has become
more noticeable that
there is a lack of Mens
Ministry within our CU.
We wanted something
that was focussed on the
Bible, and a place where
as Men we can discuss
challenges we may face,
encourage one anotherand to build fellowship
Woman in the Kitchen
was an event that was
aimed at being a Bible
study that uses passages
from the Bible to spark
discussions about issues
that us, as woman are
facing in our lives. We
were then to use those
passages and help guide
woman to live Jesus-likelives. In this specific Bible
between us, hence Man Up! We started off with a
meal so that people could talk with one another
and hopefully build fellowship. Like the girls we
too looked at 1 Peter 3:1-7, we then tried to
understand the text, address any challenges and
examine our roles as men in society. The event
was a real success, and will be something that we
carry on next year. Next year we will continue to
run these sessions and hopefully go on a back-to-basics style camping trip. This is the start of
something big watch this space!
study we looked at 1 Peter 3:1-7 , discussing how a woman looks
like in the context of relationships with men, according to the Bible.
I found it really interesting, seeing the girls split up into small groups
with people they didn't necessarily know and share experiences,
advice and questions. I felt I learnt, and was challenged in several
different areas, whilst having a really good time getting to know
more people and having a bit of a giggle. I believe this kind of Bible
study could not only help bring up mature women of God but help
create unity and a support network within the woman in theChristian Union. I was really excited by it, and from some of the
feedback it seems others were too. Youve got to love the CU ladies!
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On Tuesday 31st
April we
had our last CU meeting
of this academic year.This was a time to
celebrate the fantastic
things that God has done
this year and a chance to
send off our third year
off in style!
Molloy was transformed
from a lecture hall into
an Oscar style
auditorium. Outside
there was a red-carpet,
where you werewelcomed in and would
then have a photo taken
of you. You would then
enter in and take a seat
before the meeting took
place.
Matt Waldock and Thom
Yates from UCCF came
and presented all our
third years with an
envelope. Inside werewords of encouragement
from other members
within the CU.
Owen Edwards came
and delivered a
message to us all, andthe meeting went really
well.
HOWEVER, that was
not all.
Following our meeting
we then headed off to
Fiesta Havanas on
Watergate Street.
A fantastic time was
had by all enjoying the
buffet that had been
put on, having a boogy
on the dancefloor and
enjoying one anothers
company.
The evening was a
fantastic tribute to our
CU and what a year we
have had.
Please remember the
third years in your
prayers as they look for
jobs, places to live and
come to terms with no
longer being a student,
May we also take this opportunity to say a massivethank you to our Chaplaincy at the University Ian
Arch, who after 7 years is moving on. Above is a
painting that was awarded to him at the
celebration as a thank you for his hard work and
support over his time here. We wish him all the
best in his future endeavours.
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In late September Chester will have a mass influx of new students ready to begin there University life. This is a massive
time for us as a CU because we have such a great opportunity to reach out to so many new people. As a result this is
something that we take very seriously and have put extensive planning into.
We have already filmed a video which will be a guide to Freshers about the CU, the things we do, and what people
think of it. Once this is finished you will be able to find it at www.chestersu.comand search for the Christian Union
under clubs and societies, or alternatively find it on our Facebook page - Chester University Christian Union.
So you may be thinking what have we got planned well here you go:
Feed-a-Fresher, Walk the Walls, BBQ, Football Tournament, Guys & Girls Social, Night at Havanas, Late Night
Worship, Church Breakfast, CU Main Meetings, Sweet shower at Warrington AND Helping the Freshers Move in!
As you can see this will be an action packed two weeks!
Please remember Freshers in your prayers and they await their results. Also that the events can run smoothly and we
can make it a fantastic two weeks!
If you want any more information about CU, with what we are up to or how to get involved more with what we are doing
please contact Sarah Mayers on [email protected] who will be more than happy to help you out.
The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130
We hope this newsletter has showed you a glimpse of Gods faithfulness to our CU in the last academic year. By
the grace of God since we came in as a committee we have been able to see Gods kingdom come on our
campus. One of the things which were evident in last months of term is that the CU is growing from a community
to a unified body, active in mission. Thats the reason I think we have been successful with our events because the
bible says when two or three agree on a common purpose nothing is impossible. Most of our events have been
accessible to non-Christians and we believe God of the harvest has used it to plant some seeds. Also for the first
time ever, CUs from Liverpool Hope, Liverpool JMU, Manchester Met and others came to help us in some of our
events. We believe this relationships and association have the potential of creating a dynamic
Force, which can impact the lives of many students so we are asking you add this to your prayers.
I want to take this opportunity to thank the old committee headed by Joey Williams for creating a
foundation of a God centred CU and also for their advice, insight and encouragement. Its a greatblessing that God is doing bigger and greater thing from generation to generation and we are
blessed to be a part of it.Thank you for blessing us with prayers, advice, financial aids, equipment, speakers and the list
goes on. They are well received and much appreciated. We acknowledge we are a privileged CU
and so thank you for being a blessing.
Next year we are trusting God for a greater experience in his presence. Please keep us in your
prayers and pray that God will give us wisdom, understanding and insight to lead people and
enter everything he has ordained for us.
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