We had a great time at Camp Mount Luther in mid-October at our fall retreat. I was blessed to serve with our praise team throughout the weekend. I should mention that much of what happens at the retreat, like most other aspects of AACF, is student-run. Our students take care of the set-up, tear-down, logistics, activities, worship times, registration, and probably a number of other things that happen without incident and escape notice. Students in AACF develop leadership skills by taking on the role of servant-leader.
Small group Bible studies, outreach, and the weekly large group meeting, Turning Point, have continued throughout the month. The students have been planning outreach activities for the next couple months. Eunice, a senior in our group, introduced the idea of a cafe outreach. We will be renting a cafe space for the evening of November 13 and holding an Asian Tea House, hosting discussions about various topics relevant to Asian Americans, over boba tea and other refreshments.
Another outreach that the Bible study leaders are heading up is AACF participation in Operation Christmas Child, a program to collect and send gifts to children in developing countries.
We’re starting to think about and plan for the Epic East Coast Conference, which will be held in January. Penn State has participated and often had a large role in the Epic Conference since the first one in 2006. More on that soon.