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Showing posts with label Colleges. Show all posts
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Saturday, February 18, 2017

Shippensburg Freshmen gave up an entire weekend... why?

Highlights from ministry at Shippensburg

Shippensburg Freshmen gave up an entire weekend... why?

Why a Weekend of Service?

For those of you who have received our newsletters for more than a year, it may feel like old news that every February we take students on a weekend service trip where we help with kitchen and grounds work at a YoungLife camp.  Every February we take students.  Every February we take the same pictures that look almost identical year to year. Every February we tell you about it.  Why do we do it?  And why is it exciting?

Let me tell you! Each year our vision has been to specifically recruit freshmen for this weekend and to use it and the car ride there as an extended time of spiritual investment and community building.  There are unique open doors into a person's heart that arise when you labor, sweat, and freeze alongside someone all to serve campers that we don't even know!  Students often leave with a deeper sense of community and we staff have more knowledge and opportunity to speak into a students heart.  Exciting!  But that is not what excited us most...

What is most significant is that students choose to come at all!  For many this weekend is symbolic of deep sacrifice and a growing commitment to the gospel.  Not actually because they are serving at YoungLife... but rather because they are giving up a weekend at Shippensburg.  The life of most college students is one consumed by chasing after different things that vie for their attention.  Grades, friends, acceptance, family, prestige. These are all good things, but when elevated above God the Scriptures would call these things idols.  They are things that students find their identity and worth in.  Things that they worship instead of the Lord.  To leave Ship for a weekend means that these students are choosing God over idols that they may struggle with worshipping.  It means that they will not have any time to do homework.  it means they will not have any free time for comfort and fun.  It means no parties and no drinking.  It means no visiting family.  And it means saying no to many opportunities with friends.  It means missing out.  But when they miss out on those things, they get something better.  Jesus.

So please join us in praising God that these students gave up the things they hold dear in order to spend some time growing in the Lord.  Please pray that God continues to soften their hearts and that they continue to pursue Him over all other things.
Watch the above video to see some silly highlights of the service weekend!

Spring Teaching

This semester our regional DiscipleMakers staff team is teaching through the book of Exodus at our campus large groups.  Visit our DiscipleMakers Shippensburg website to listen and learn how God sets us free.
 

Superbowl Party

Each year the Superbowl provides an excellent opportunity to build relationships with students, especially those who are not Christians and are cautious about attending a Bible study or large group. We were so thankful this year that a couple from our church were willing to host a party for our entire fellowship in their home.  Not only did they give up their evening and other opportunities to open their home for a large number of students, but they sacrificed time and energy and finances to provide delicious food for everyone to eat.  Students were extremely thankful and we got the opportunity to reach out to fringe students and some students from another campus.  Praise God.
~Andy & Melissa

Please Pray:

-For the students who came on the service trip, that they would continue to deepen their commitment to the Lord despite the cost.
-For the students who did NOT come on the service trip. While obviously some students had very good reasons for staying behind... others most likely did not. Please pray for those students that they would choose to put their hope in Christ instead of the things of this world.  Pray also that their "idols" would disappoint them, turning them towards God.
-For our entire DiscipleMakers staff.  That we would serve, work, and rest wisely this semester and that the Lord would use us on campus for His glory.
Highlights from ministry at Shippensburg

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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Don't go to Bradford



Published on Aug 10, 2016


"Don't Go To Bradford"...that's what they said, but what do they know!

With thanks to the National Media Museum, Salts Mill, The Broadway, Bradford Council, 

and the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority for their help in making this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtoG94nYLUk&feature=youtu.be


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtoG94nYLUk&feature=youtu.be

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Saturday, November 29, 2014

Hillary Clinton speaking demands.

Hillary Clinton speaking demands.:

A List of Hillary Clinton’s Demands to Accept $300,000 for a University Speech

By Daniel Politi

http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2014/11/27/hillary_clinton_speaking_demands.html

"The Washington Post used a Freedom of Information Act request to get an inside look at just what it takes to get Hillary Clinton to come speak at your university. First of all, there’s the matter of cash: a cool $300,000, which is apparently the “special university rate.” That is the answer UCLA received when it asked whether the public university could get some sort of discount.

Undeterred by the price tag, the university moved forward with booking the former secretary of state. 

[...]

But in a clear example of how carefully Clinton’s people stage-manage her appearances, they asked that the medal be presented in a box rather than draped around her neck. Other demands included:" ... http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2014/11/27/hillary_clinton_speaking_demands.html

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Friday, October 31, 2014

Carroll Community College Celebrates the Inauguration of the College’s Third President


Carroll Community College Celebrates the Inauguration of the College’s Third President

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2014/10/carroll-community-college-celebrates.html

Westminster, Md., Oct. 28, 2014—Carroll Community College (Carroll) will celebrate the Inauguration of the college’s third president, Dr. James D. Ball, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 in the theater. Invited guests include members of the board of trustees, faculty and staff, elected officials and dignitaries, presidents and emissaries from colleges across Maryland, community supporters, and friends of the college. 

“A college president’s Inauguration is a humbling event; and, it is one of great importance to the college,” said  Ball. “Most importantly, this is a day to celebrate the college, our mission, and our students, faculty and staff. It is a day to reaffirm Carroll’s contributions to enhancing the quality of life in our fair county. I am truly proud and honored to be the president of such an exceptional institution of higher learning.”

The event will be marked by formal greetings from internal and external constituents, musical interludes, a formal installation ceremony and remarks by the president. Additional inaugural events prior to and after the ceremony include a celebration by students, as well as visual arts exhibits, theatrical and musical performances, showcases of student work and other specially-designated events on campus.

Ball became president on July 1, 2014. He has over thirty years of progressively responsible experience in the community college setting, including 18 years as a senior level executive. He has extensive academic and administrative background at Carroll. Ball is the former vice president of Academic and Student Affairs and dean of the faculty at Carroll, a position he held since 1999. His expertise includes academic and student affairs administration, curriculum development, technology planning and integration, faculty and staff development, strategic planning, budget development/administration, facilities planning and development, fundraising, accreditation processes and policy development.

Prior to joining Carroll in 1999, Ball was vice president of student services at Howard Community College in Columbia, Md. He is also a former assistant vice president and dean of instruction at Howard, as well as director of adult and evening services and assistant professor of psychology there. Ball is also a former adjunct professor at the Morgan State University Doctoral Program in Community College Leadership. Ball holds an Ed.D in Higher Education Administration from Virginia Polytechnic and State University and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Higher Education Administration from the same university. He has an M.Ed. in Counseling and Student Services/Psychology and a BS in Education with a minor in psychology from North Texas State University (now University of North Texas).


“I look forward to the challenges and successes that lie ahead for Carroll as higher education continues to evolve and meet the needs of students from all backgrounds and walks of life,” said Ball.
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Monday, April 28, 2014

The Carroll County chapter of the Maryland Municipal League will offer three $1,000 scholarships to Carroll County high school students

The Carroll County chapter of the Maryland Municipal League will offer three $1,000 scholarships to Carroll County high school students

The Carroll County chapter of the
Maryland Municipal League will offer three $1,000 scholarships to Carroll
County high school students
Labels: Colleges,

Re-posted April 28, 2014

According to Taneytown Councilwoman Diane
Foster, the 2014 MML Scholarship Chairperson, “The Carroll County chapter of
the Maryland Municipal League will offer three $1,000
scholarships to Carroll County high school students who have been accepted into
a college or university or, Carroll students currently enrolled in a college or
university in a graduate or undergraduate program.  Preference will be given to students
preparing for a career in governmental or public service.

Applicants must (1)
meet the above criteria, (2) live in one of the eight incorporated
municipalities in Carroll County, (3) complete the Student Scholarship
Application, (4) prepare a written essay on the specified topic, and (5) have a
municipal official/representative certify they reside within the incorporated
limits of the municipality.

The Application
is currently at www.taneytown.org  Click on Current Announcements to print out
the application.  The application is also
available at your high school guidance office, or through your town office. Or
you may find additional information here… http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-carroll-county-chapter-of-maryland.html

The application
must be the 2014 application form and must be received at the address
below by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014.
Applications may also be dropped off at the Taneytown Town Office during
business hours or in the payment drop slot on or before May 2, 2014.

Please mail
completed application to:

The application
must be the 2014 application form and must be received at the address below by
4 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014. Applications may also be dropped off at the
Taneytown Town Office during business hours or in the payment drop slot on or
before May 2, 2014.

Please
mail completed application to: Diane Foster MML Scholarship Chairperson 17
E. Baltimore Street Taneytown, MD 21787

Questions should be directed to Diane Foster, 443-956-2964 or dafoster1@comcast.net



2014 Scholarship Program - Student
Scholarship Criteria

Student
Eligibility

q Applicant must be a resident
of one of the eight incorporated municipalities in Carroll County.  These municipalities are Hampstead,
Sykesville, Union Bridge, Westminster, Mt. Airy,
New Windsor, Taneytown, and Manchester.
A municipal official or the clerk/treasurer from your town office must fill out
and sign the municipal residence section of the application.

q Applicant must have
acceptance into or, current enrollment in, a college or university in a
graduate or undergraduate program intended to prepare students for a career in
governmental or public service.

q Applicant must have good
scholastic standing. (please attach transcript from school you are attending at
this time – either High School or College)

Selection Criteria

q Demonstrated commitment to
public service, e.g., past or current involvement with civic organizations

q Appropriateness of current
educational program for local governmental or public service

q Applicant’s statement of
educational objectives and career goals

q Faculty letters of recommendation

q Completion of the
scholarship application attached

q Essay  -  Municipal
Government In Your Town
1.     Identify the challenges
faced by your Mayor and
Council.
2.     Select one or more of these challenges
and explain how you would address the challenge if you were the Mayor or a Councilmember
3.     Explain how you would disseminate your decision to address the challenge(s)
to the citizens of your municipality.


2014 Scholarship Program - Student
Scholarship Application

Return
completed applications to:

Diane
Foster
MML
Scholarship Chairperson

17 East Baltimore Street

Taneytown,
MD 21787

Applications
must be received at the address above by 4 p.m.
on
Friday, May
2, 2014.

1.         
Name in full:                                                                                    

2.         
Present address:                                                                                 

                                                                                                                

                                                                                                                

3.         
Telephone number:                              e-mail                                   

4.         
Place of Birth:                                U.S
Citizen?                              

5.         
Name of the educational institution at which you wish to pursue your
scholarship:                                                                                                           

6.         
Toward what degree will you be working, and when will you graduate?

                                                                                                                  

7.         
Proposed field or specialization of study:                                                                 

8.     List the high school and/or colleges
and universities attended if applicable, including the one in which you are
currently enrolled or will enroll.
Arrange in sequence, listing the current institution first. (Submit
official transcripts for each. )

College or University       Expected Date of degree       Major
of field      

        And State                                                                                        


                                                                                                                  

                                                                                                                

                                                                                                                

                                                                                                                

9.     Have you ever received
academic honors or awards for scholastic achievement (include high school,
undergraduate and graduate studies)?
No                                                               Yes                                            

     If yes, list:                                                                                               

                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                     



2014
Scholarship Program - Student Scholarship Application (cont’d)
10.      Please explain any
interruption of schooling.

                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                    

11.      Please list your involvement
with civic organizations.  Attach
separate sheet if necessary.
      
                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                    
      
12.      Name and title of your
Faculty Adviser:                                                 


Institution:                                             Phone                                     


13.      Each applicant must provide
a statement as to educational objectives and career goals.  A statement as to why the award is merited
and how the award is to be used would also be helpful.

14.      Each applicant must submit
an essay on the Challenges faced by Municipal Government.  The student should conduct specific research and
relate this essay to the municipality in which the student resides.

I certify that the
information given in this application is true and accurate.

Signature of Applicant                                                Date                     

2014 Scholarship Program - Student Scholarship
Application (cont’d)


MUNICIPAL
RESIDENCE CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that the following
Carroll County MML Scholarship applicant:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
Printed name of applicant
Resides at the following address:
                                                                                                                
Street Address
                                                                                                                
City, State, Zip Code
Which is within the incorporated town
limits of the following town:
                                                                                                                
Printed name of town
                                                                                                                
Signature of Municipal Official/Representative

                                                                                                                
Printed name of Municipal Official/Representative

                                                                                          

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