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You are invited to Cru!  Cru is a vibrant Christian club that helps students grow in their relationship with God, in a community of friends.  If you are curious to know more about God, Cru is a safe place to ask questions and investigate the most important issues in life.  Come and be a part of the conversation. 😊
 
Special Events at Cru this Week

 

  • Sunday Sept. 28, 5:30 – 8:30 PMVolleyball, Tacos & Prayer at the Smyth’s home! This is primarily a PRAYER gathering, … with volleyball and tacos.  🙂  Volleyball starts at 5:30 PM, dinner around 6:15/6:30 PM, followed by prayer.  (11 Dickens Dr. in Westfield, a short walk from the WSU campus.)
 
  • Tuesday Sept. 30 Chris West will visit WSU (from Florida 🙂)!  Meet up with Chris on campus Tues. afternoon and join Chris for dinner in the DC from 5 – 6 PM.  Chris is our special guest teacher at Cru Live, which meets from 7 – 8:15 PM in Ely 23A.
 
  • Friday – Sunday Oct. 3 – 5: Fall Getaway Retreat!  Take a break from the pressures of school and work and give Jesus your full attention, in the beautiful autumn woods.  Join us for a weekend full of inspiring Bible teaching, quiet times with God, and lots of fun.  The quality time with friends is priceless.  😊  Registration details and retreat FAQ’s are at the end of this message.  🙂

 

Bible Studies this Week
Mondays 
 
7 – 8:00 PM 
 
Men’s Discipleship Bible Study Smyth’s
     11 Dickens Dr. in Westfield, a short walk from the WSU campus 
 
 
7 – 8:30 PM 
 
Ladies Bible Study in Ely 003 <- New location next to Dunkin Donuts
     Develop your personal relationship with Jesus  🙂
Tues. & Thur.
 
7–8 AM
 
Establish 101 Bible study in the DC, near the couches & TV
     Learn the Bible as one story of our awesome God & His great love for you
Thursdays  
 
3:45 – 5 PM
 
Bible Essentials in Ely 23A
     How to begin and grow your personal relationship with God
Saturdays 
 
7 – 10 PM 
 
Dating God’s Way College & Career Bible study @ Smyth’s
     11 Dickens Dr. in Westfield, a short walk from the WSU campus  🙂 

A Great Church Home Away from Home 🙂

Westfield Evangelical Free Church has Sunday services at 9:00  and  10:30 AM
  • Excellent teaching, vibrant worship, a warm welcome
  • 568 Southwick Rd., Westfield, MA 01085  (carpool available)
Cru Fall Getaway Retreat Oct. 3 – 5

No matter where you are in your spiritual journey, we’d love to invite you to join us for our Fall retreat in CT.  Get away from campus for a weekend, enjoy some great food, make some friends, have fun and most importantly, take a step closer to God.  

Where 

Incarnation Center, 253 Bushy Hill Rd., Deep River, CT 06417

Who

WSU, UMASS and Univ. of Rhode Island Cru

Theme
The Parables of Jesus
Activities
 
 
Teaching, worship, quality time alone with God,
Fun & games, bonfire.  Optional: swimming & hiking
If you need to do homework, there is free time on Sat. afternoon

Cost

 

 

$ 114   for returning students

$    62   for first timers – use promo code FIRSTTIME when you register

Non-drivers please bring $10 to help with gas & tolls

Register by Sept. 30
Depart Oct. 3
 
From the Smyth’s at 2:45 PM.  Commuters may park their car at Smyth’s
From the WSU Interfaith Center parking lot at 3 PM
Return Oct. 5
To WSU & Smyth’s around 2:30 PM
Questions
Contact SJ  603-767-2742
Pack
 
 
 
 

Casual clothes for warm and cold weather (long sleeves and extra layers recommended), sneakers (for hiking or sports), jacket, PJ’s, Bible (if you need a Bible, we have one for you 🙂, pen, journal, towel, toiletries, medicines, pillow, sleeping bag OR blanket and sheets for twin bed, phone charger, sunglasses.  Optional: board & card games to play during recreation times.

If able, pack in duffle bags or back packs as trunk space may be small.

Meals

Five meals are included: Friday night supper; Sat. breakfast, lunch and supper; Sun. breakfast.

Randy is not able to attend the retreat (due to prior obligations).  Diana probably can’t attend the retreat this year, due to her Mom’s increased care needs.   The WSU Cru Leadership Team WILL be on site (SJ, Paul, Ben, Sydney and Jack 🙂), and our friends from UMASS Cru will have plenty of staff at the retreat to help.  
 
Follow us on Instagram at @CRU.WSU .  Events are posted at WSCru.com/calendar
 
Joyfully,  😊

Randy & Diana Smyth

 

Randy 413-977-4983

Diana  413-356-5856

 

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