CW and CUMC friends (and incoming/transfer students),

It's hard to believe but sleepy, little Clemson will be transformed into a bustling, busy campus in just a little over two weeks.  I wanted to share a few quick announcements with you regarding some retreat, fellowship and service opportunities on the near horizon.

Hope to see you all soon,
lane

Upcoming Events:

Welcome Back Cookout (Sun, 8/17) - CW is sponsoring a hamburger and hotdog cookout on CU's campus to welcome new and returning students.  Mark your calendars for Sunday night, 8/17 and watch the website for more details. 

Rafting Retreat (Fri-Sat, 8/22-8/23) - CW's annual rafting trip is coming up soon.  We'll leave Clemson around 4 pm on Friday, 8/22 and head toward the NC mountains.  We'll spend the night at a church on the way up and raft down the Nantahala on Saturday morning.  We'll return to Clemson in time for dinner (and a trip to Just Mo' Barbeque for those who are interested).  Cost is $25 per person and sign ups are starting NOW!  Email Lane (glaze@clemson.edu) to get your name on the list as the trip will fill up fast.

First Evensong (Sun, 8/24) - CW's main gathering each week is called Evensong and is held at Clemson UMC's campus, a few miles from campus.  We begin around 6:30 pm with a free, home-cooked meal and we then gather for a time of worship around 7 pm.  In recent years Evensong has grown to nearly 100 students and others on average, with CU, Tri-County, North Greenville and other schools represented.  For more info (including help with a ride if you don't have a car), email Lane (glaze@clemson.edu) or Jad (jadtaylor@gmail.com).

Fall Retreat (Fri - Sun, 10/10-12) - Please note that CW's fall retreat dates have changed to October 10-12 (originally it was planned for two weeks later).  This year we will travel to Camp Glisson in Dahlonega, GA, 90 miles and two hours west of Clemson.  Camp Glisson is a beautiful camp with great facilities (http://www.campglisson.org/), and we'll be staying in the Sparrowood Lodge.  Our retreat leader this year will be David Monts, a recent Clemson grad who relocated to New Orleans after graduation to serve in the most devastated communities.  Cost is $40 per person and sign ups are starting NOW!  Email Lane (glaze@clemson.edu) to get your name on the list so we'll know how much space to reserve.

Upcoming Service Opportunities:

Freshman Move-In (Sat, 8/16) - Students with CW and other groups will be helping with freshman move in on August 16th.  If you'd like to join CW's team, email Bryan Galloway (bpgallo@clemson.edu) ASAP so that he can order enough t-shirts for everyone.

CUMC's and CW's Carpool Team - Interested in giving rides to students who don't have a car?  We're trying to update our Carpool Team for this fall, and we need both males and females who'd be willing to give rides to morning worship (10 am for Sunday School, 11 am for worship) and Evensong this fall.  This is a great way to serve, especially with more students than normal not having their own cars due to rising gas prices.  Email Lane (glaze@clemson.edu) to put your name on the list.

CW's Praise Band - CW's Praise Band helps lead worship on Sunday evenings at Evensong and on other occasions as well (i.e., retreats).  With a number folks scheduled to graduate over the next two semesters, we'll be looking for some new blood this fall (vocalists and instrumentalists).  If you'd like to help, email Cody Simoneaux (codysimoneaux@gmail.com).

Bible Study/Small Group - Interested in leading a CW-sponsored Bible Study or Small Group this fall?  We're beginning to make a list of all the offerings for the fall with the hope of introducing them on Sunday, 8/24.  As always, CW will cover the cost of your groups books (if one is used) and will help line up space on campus or at CUMC if desired.  Email Lane (glaze@clemson.edu) with questions or details.

Wednesdays at CUMC - CUMC is looking for several college students to help with children's and youth activities on Wednesday afternoons and evenings this fall.  If you'd like to help, email Lane (glaze@clemson.edu) for more details.

Music Ministry at CUMC - Susan Cumbie, Director of Music at CUMC, is looking for a number of student helpers/accompanists/directors this fall to work with children's choirs, children's bells and chimes, a new music/drama group for 5th - 7th graders and other needs.  Also, students are always welcome to join CUMC's Adult Chancel Choir and Adult Bells.  If you're interested in serving in any of these ways, email Susan (susanc@clemsonumc.org) for more details.

Babysitters - CUMC maintains a list of students who are willing to work as babysitters throughout the week and on Sunday mornings.  If you're interested in being added to this list this fall, email Lane (glaze@clemson.edu).