Photo Scavenger Hunt! 9/20 Kendall T Station @7pm

Welcome to the MIT Graduate Christian Fellowship!

Get to know your fellow GCF'ers by going on an adventure together! We'll meet at the Kendall T stop at 7pm to split up into teams, then we'll be off running (I'll be walking) around the area to find scavenger hunt items! We'll reconvene at 9pm at the student center to eat ice cream and erase whatever exercise we did during the hunt.

What:             Photo Scavenger Hunt!
Where:          Meet at Kendall T, then finish at Mezzanine Lounge, 3rd fl. Student Center (W20-307)
When:            Friday, Sept. 20 @ 7pm
Contact:         Joe Moore - josephlmoore@gmail.com

Announcements

• Still haven't found a small group? Well, what are you waiting for? Contact Annie or Heather to find one near you!
  
• Lunch Small Group!  Tomorrow (Weds 9/18) 11:50a - 1p in Private Dining Room 3 (3rd Fl. Student Center). Dessert and drinks supplied, but bring or buy your own lunch. Email Kevin for details
• First years can still sign up for Thrive here.  For GCF veterans:  If you'd like to host a Thrive gathering, contact Gerald.
  
• The Boston Grad Fall Retreat is coming up, Oct. 11-13!   Don't wait -- spots fill up FAST.
• Are you savvy with the written word?  Do you know how to type?  We need help for our weekly newsflash! Contact Emily to get involved. HELP WANTED, we'll hire you for ice cream sandwiches!
• Planning for the 2014 Veritas forum is starting! Please contact Sam Elder if you are interested in helping out this year!

Recap Lane

Last week we were blessed to hear Dan Liu share his incredible spiritual journey! If you missed it, you must talk to him about how he came to faith while in grad school. Prof. Picard shared some wisdom with us on how God keeps her grounded while being a top flight researcher. Remember to put bible verses on your computer chip designs!

Prayer Square

• Pray for new students adjusting to the pace of MIT.
• Pray for those planning the fall retreat this year!
• Pray for those students going through qualifying exams! eek

Prof. Picard mentioned ACTS during large group last week. Adoration/Confession/Thanksgiving/Supplication -- Give it a try!

Community Corner

From last year's fall retreat: Now that's a prayer and reflection spot! Still thinking of skipping the fall retreat? really? sign up now. DO IT! 

Quote of the Week

On having a journal submission rejected: "Remember, there is only one true reviewer"

_Prof. Picard

Verse of the Week

"He changes times and seasons;
    he removes kings and sets up kings;
he gives wisdom to the wise
    and knowledge to those who have understanding."
_ Daniel 2:21

If you have any event highlights, kudos, prayer requests, announcements, or other submissions/ideas for next week's newsflash, we want to hear!  Send them to leungk@mit.edu.

For Other Good News and Updates, Visit the GCF Website: http://web.mit.edu/mitgcf/www/