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Sep

ASB Hosts 9-11 Memorial
On Sept. 11, PLNU’s Associated Student Body hosted a 9/11 memorial in front of Golden Gymnasium. Students, faculty, and staff were invited to take a few moments to visit the memorial for a time of prayer and reflection. Prayers were offered for the families affected by the attacks, for police and fire departments, and for the military and other groups that sacrifice and serve on behalf of freedom.
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10
Sep

Bob Goff “Love Does” hits the New York Times Bestseller this July

PLNU celebrates with our adjunct business law professor Bob Goff as his new book Love Does hit the New York Times Bestseller list the last two weeks of July.  In Love Does Goff tells incredible stories from his life about how love is an action, how he and his family have dreamed seemingly impossible dreams and seen them come true with the power of love and faith in God's love for us.  Proceeds from Love Does benefit Goff's nonprofit organization, Restore International, which combats human trafficking.  Congratulations Bob on writing and living a bestseller!  You are an inspiration for how to impact the world in amazing ways for good.

Katie Leptich, Business Administration senior at PLNU's Fermanian School of Business, was in Professor Goff's Business Law class in Spring 2012.  She says "Bob Goff's class was one of the most enjoyable classes I've taken at PLNU.  Bob has such a joy for life that shines across his face every day and spreads wherever he goes, even in the classroom.  He genuinely loves his students and cares about our learning but above all puts God first and showed us how to live a holy life while becoming successful."

When asked what has impacted him the most from Professor Goff's class, Joseph Davis, an International Development Studies alumnus (2012) reminisces, "Bob Goff teaches to the soul.  If you really learn from Bob Goff, you simply cannot live an unhealthy life.  If you live his motto, 'Be Awesome', you can't be unhealthy physically, mentally, or emotionally, and from there, everything else comes simply naturally."

Bob certainly makes loving life appear to be naturally effortless.  He carries with him a youthful enthusaism that is contagious.  Buy Love Does today and read for yourself how to love like Bob does, and how to love like Jesus loves us.  Watch this thank you message from Bob with a surprise ending!

 

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10
Sep

9-11 Ceremony to be Held on Campus

On Tuesday, September 11, the Associated Student Body will be hosting a 9/11 Memorial  in front of the Golden Gymnasium. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to take a few moments  to visit the memorial for a moment of prayer and reflection and to consider praying for the families affected by the attacks, for our police, fire departments, military, and other groups that serve us daily offering thanks for their sacrifice and for our freedom and liberty.

The memorial will be on display from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The Office of Spiritual Development also sent the campus community prayers to be used on 9/11:

Prayer for those who grieve:

God of all mercy,

We look to you on this day which is marked with sorrow and bereavement. Comfort all whose hearts are heavy and sad. Draw near to all who cry out, may your healing flow to the broken places, may your sustaining and guiding presence mark their day. Grant, O Lord, that they would know the fullness of your love, the peace that passes understanding, the new mercies you offer each day.

“May the God of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make you complete in everything good so that you may do his will, working among that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory forever and ever. AMEN (Hebrews 13: 20-21)

 

Prayer resources from Book of Common Prayer according to the usage of the Episcopal Church, Church Hymnal Corporation, 1979. (These prayers are in the public domain and may be printed here and used by Christians of any denomination)

For the Human Family

O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us, through Jesus your Son:

Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Peace

Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love:

So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion and glory, now and forever. Amen.

For Peace Among Nations

Almighty God our heavenly Father, guide the nations of the world into the way of justice and truth, and establish among them that peace which is the fruit of righteousness, that they may become the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

For Our Enemies

O God, the Father of all, whose Son commanded us to love our enemies:

Lead them and us from prejudice to truth; deliver them and us from hatred, cruelty, and revenge; and in your good time enable us all to stand reconciled before you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the President of the United States and All in Civil Authority

O Lord our Governor, whose glory is in all the world:

We commend this nation to thy merciful care, that, being guided by thy Providence, we may dwell secure in thy peace. Grant to the President of the United States, the Governor of this State (or Commonwealth), and to all in authority, wisdom, and strength to know and to do thy will. Fill them with the love of truth and righteousness, and make them ever mindful of their calling to serve this people in thy fear; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen

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10
Sep

Creation Care Week

PLNU celebrated its ninth annual Creation Care Week Sept. 10-15. Creation Care Week provides environmental education and awareness and explores the role of sustainability in our Christian faith. This year’s Creation Care Week featured a sustainability fair; Bike the Jam, where off-campus students, faculty, and staff could bike (or walk) to campus for free coffee and breakfast; a sustainability networking event, where students could meet professionals working in sustainability; and a community-wide beach clean-up day at Sunset Cliffs. Ben Lowe, author of Green Revolution, also spoke in chapel and at a Brewed Awakening event about creation care and how students can get involved with sustainability.

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06
Sep

Barnts joins the PLNU athletic staff

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Point Loma Nazarene University Athletic Director Ethan Hamilton announced today that Danny Barnts has been named the department’s Director of Athletic Communications. His start date at PLNU will be September 17.

Barnts replaces Jorge de la Torre, who left last month to become the Athletic Director at Edmonds Community College in Lynnwood, Wash.

Barnts comes to Point Loma from Western Oregon University where he has served as the Sports Information Director for the past four years. Prior to that he worked for two years at Boise State while also earning his master’s degree in athletic administration. The Crescent City, Calif. native completed his undergrad work at Washington State University.

"First I want to thank Ethan Hamilton and PLNU for this opportunity,” Barnts said. “I am very excited to join their team during this time of transition to NCAA Division II. There is great potential in PLNU athletics and I look forward to being a Sea Lion."

In his new position, Barnts will be in charge of PLNU’s athletic website (www.plnusealions.com), media relations and social media.

“We are very excited to have Danny join our department,” Hamilton said. “We believe he will be a great fit in every facet and are eager for him to begin work with our coaches and staff.”    

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06
Sep

PLNU Exhibits Successful Art Alumni

Sculpture is an invitational exhibition representing two decades of alumni from PLNU’s Department of Art and Design. Professors of art at PLNU David Adey, Lael Corbin, and Jim Skalman, will curate the exhibition.

“The artists brought together for this exhibition are working with varied materials and methods, but all were outstanding students in the sculpture program while at PLNU,” said Corbin. “They all have gone on to receive Masters of Fine Arts degrees, are current candidates, or have been recognized for their work with an award, honor, or exhibition from a major institution.”

Selections from the group will be chosen for representation at the 2012 Art San Diego Contemporary Art Fair. All of the artists will then participate in an exhibition in Keller Gallery at PLNU.

According to Art San Diego's website: "Last year’s Fair received record attendance with over 8,000 collectors, curators, museum directors and art enthusiasts. Strong sales were reported by galleries and the event received extraordinary media attention, and has become one of the largest attended cultural events in San Diego."

The SD Contemporary Art Fair will be held at Balboa Park Sept. 7-9 and in PLNU’s Keller Art Gallery Sept. 13 - Nov 18.

For more information about both events, click here.

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