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<title>PCM Student Group</title><link>http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/index.html</link><description>what&#x27;s new...</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>matt@pentecostalcampusministries.com</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2007 Matthew Glombick</dc:rights><dc:date>2009-09-10T14:50:19-06:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:47:41 -0600</lastBuildDate><item><title>NEW EPIC WEBSITE</title><dc:creator>matt@pentecostalcampusministries.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2009-09-10T14:50:19-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/a0771631f5f5135305a02f622b4e6369-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/a0771631f5f5135305a02f622b4e6369-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[EPIC Student Church (the official student group of Pentecostal Campus Ministries at the U of A) now has its own webpage, and it&rsquo;s, well....  &ldquo;epic&rdquo;!!


For all the latest news and info on EPIC make sure you check it out at www.epicstudentchurch.com!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Summer&#x21;</title><dc:creator>matt@pentecostalcampusministries.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Student Group</dc:subject><dc:date>2009-04-30T16:13:42-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/692cee84113190cec0b4b47635e5c8ec-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/692cee84113190cec0b4b47635e5c8ec-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[EPIC Student Church also had its last weekly church gathering at Dewey's on Monday April 6th, but don't worry!  

...During Summer, EPIC will be meeting monthly instead of weekly, and our gatherings will be more casual (likely off-campus at members' homes, etc.).  ...  To stay in touch and find out about the next EPIC gathering, sign-up for our email updates in the sidebar to the right.


EPIC also has a new student leadership team, and we are already looking forward to kicking-off the new school year in September with some creative new ideas.  

...And speaking of getting better...  the EPIC website (www.epicstudentchurch.com) is being re-designed, and will soon be launched in a sweet new format.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>It&#x27;s Here&#x21;&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>matt@pentecostalcampusministries.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Student Group</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-09-28T21:25:01-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/ee7e190fc1afe64adad0cb10aa6ecec4-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/ee7e190fc1afe64adad0cb10aa6ecec4-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The official public launch of EPIC Student Church is here!!


We had our first church gathering at Dewey's Coffee Bar, Lounge, & Eatery on September 23rd - coinciding with the U of A's 100th birthday!!


To keep in touch with what's happening, and for more info on EPIC, check out our website at www.epicstudentchurch.com - or come out on a Monday night and experience it for yourself!!


See you soon!!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Last Party of the Summer&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>matt@pentecostalcampusministries.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Student Group</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-08-20T11:38:47-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/4d8327995f9ab2083e3f93b975b8da90-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/4d8327995f9ab2083e3f93b975b8da90-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Summer scattered some of us to different corners of the province, and even the world (not to mention that some of you have left the realm of singlehood and are now married... - CONGRATS Chris and Dominique!!!)! &nbsp;...  Soon we'll all be seeing much more of each other, and - even better - sharing in an exciting new adventure in getting to know other people and connecting with God right on campus!


So what better way to get 'ramped up' for all of the exciting new things happening this Fall than to have one more excellent EPIC Summer Bash?! &nbsp;  That's why we're having our last House Party&nbsp;for the Summer at Chad Carbert's acreage near Leduc, on Thursday August 21st at 6:30 p.m.


Chad says he's got more than enough room in his backyard for any activities we want to do (so bring your frisbees, footballs, bocce ball, etc.), there's a swimming pool&nbsp;for those who feel like taking a dip, we may sit around a fire&nbsp;a little later in the evening, and there's always Wii, Foosball, and other games.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>NEW BABY&#x2c; Next EPIC Gathering&#x2c; and... What More Do You Need?&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>matt@pentecostalcampusministries.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Student Group</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-07-07T13:08:41-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/7c1b67388992d05d3b0a9ba7be38259e-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/7c1b67388992d05d3b0a9ba7be38259e-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[There is something brand-new and unique about this little EPIC update... - I AM WRITING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME AS A DAD!!!


Michelle and I were extremely excited to welcome our little boy - Gabriel Ryley Glombick - into the world on June 19, 2008 at 10:05 p.m.... - all 9 pounds and 1 ounce of him!!! &nbsp;

...For now, Michelle and I are just trying to adjust to the life of 'little-to-no-sleep' - but we've got lots of great stories about cute little smiles, poopy diapers, and yes - getting peed on while changing him (he already has quite the trajectory!). &nbsp;

...Come out for some Rockband, Foosball, Boardgames, Cardgames, Wii, PS3, Outdoor fun... - or just whatever creative ideas we come up with (accompanied by lots of chatting, laughing, and 'bonding' :-).


In order to fill our stomachs a little, we're asking that everyone brings their favorite beverage or snack food along (let's say people with last names starting with A-F bring beverages, and G-Z bring snacks).
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>House Party &#x26; BBQ&#x21;</title><dc:creator>matt@pentecostalcampusministries.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Student Group</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-06-09T12:10:09-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/69fbb840839c6c6de2375f765f89a5a0-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/69fbb840839c6c6de2375f765f89a5a0-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, things have been a little rainy around E-town lately (although I'm not complaining... - the ground and the plants desperately need the moisture [not to mention that my bees really want the flowers to get going so they can get a jump on collecting some honey!!). &nbsp;  Hopefully we'll get a little break in the rain clouds this week for our house party - BBQ this Thursday night!!


The BBQ will be at the Frost residence (hosted by our very own Chris and Dominique). &nbsp;

...Don't fill your stomach before you come,&nbsp;because Chris is cooking up some smokies and they&rsquo;ll have lots of snacks. &nbsp;  If the weather is nice, there will be a fire outside, and if not, there's always the pool table and xbox in the basement (and of course, it all goes with great conversation and laughs!).
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Park Season&#x21;</title><dc:creator>matt@pentecostalcampusministries.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Student Group</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-05-22T13:27:52-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/0fe2f2677dbcc4a67c39cb2081cf78d7-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/0fe2f2677dbcc4a67c39cb2081cf78d7-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The grass is green, the leaves are starting to fill-out the trees... - it's time to throw a football around, or to enjoy our city's parks in whatever way you like!


...We will meet at Picnic Site number 1 (the first parking lot on your right when entering the park). &nbsp;

...We'll throw some footballs, frisbees, or kick a soccer ball around... - so bring the 'tools' (i.e. balls, frisbees, etc.) for your favorite form of outdoor fun!! &nbsp;  We'll also build a fire and make some smores after (I'll also bring a guitar so we can sing and chat around the fire!) - so please bring a toonie so that we can cover the costs of the smores.


Please RSVP via e-mail (see link in sidebar) so we know who to expect when we meet at the park.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>YYYYEEEEEEEEEHHHAAAAAAWWWW&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>matt@pentecostalcampusministries.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Student Group</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-04-24T14:48:30-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/547555040f776131a79f842b18ed8de6-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/547555040f776131a79f842b18ed8de6-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[That little title is what I'm guessing many of you will be feelin' in your hearts when we get together for our next EPIC gathering. &nbsp;

...Now, since some of you may still have some exams to finish before you get to make that wonderful exclamation in your hearts on Tuesday, let me share some exciting, pre-Tuesday news with you that will "hold you over" until then (and this might actually keep you stoked for the whole Summer... - I know I'm psyched!!):


...In order for us to take the next steps in officially forming our student group, we need to establish a membership of at least 10 people, and formalize a number of leadership roles. &nbsp;  Just to remind you, our membership-base needs to be 2/3 undergraduate students at the U of A, and our leadership team needs to be 3/4 full or part-time students.


...Keep in mind that this constitution still needs to be officially accepted by the EPIC Lead Team (once it is in place) - so it is not necessarily the final copy, but it will at least give you a sense for the general direction and requirements of the group.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Mid-April EPIC Gathering</title><dc:creator>matt@pentecostalcampusministries.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Student Group</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-04-10T16:36:12-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/11e839054d1e39f1354623acf8ad5e35-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/11e839054d1e39f1354623acf8ad5e35-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Spring seems as though it might actually have decided to come, AND stay (did I hear "20 degrees on Sunday"?!?!), exams are just around the corner, and everyone's probably dreaming-up Summer plans... - so I'm sure many of you have got lots on your mind.


...As you probably gathered from the greeting and subject line of this e-mail, as of last church gathering we have decided to call ourselves "EPIC". &nbsp;  We desire to be a Christ-centered community of people who journey with others in understanding and playing our roles in the epic story of God, humanity, and the universe.


...If you are interested, let me (Matthew) know, and I will get you a copy of our group constitution and more details as


...1) &nbsp;Who is the last person, or where is the last place in our culture that you would expect to find the grace of God?
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>NOT April Fools&#x21;</title><dc:creator>matt@pentecostalcampusministries.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Student Group</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-03-26T10:13:21-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/c38b63558209a8f55759d035be530668-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/c38b63558209a8f55759d035be530668-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This will be a crazy, sweet Summer... - gathering momentum for the public opening of the U of A Church Plant in the Fall, expecting the arrival of "Baby G"... - what's coming up for you this Summer?? &nbsp;


...Our next gathering is this TUESDAY April 1st&nbsp;at 7:00 p.m. (and NO - I'm not pulling an "April Fools" on you!!),&nbsp;in the Biological Sciences Lounge - Room CW422 in the Biological Sciences Building (http://www.campusmap.ualberta.ca/index.cfm?

...Once again, we met in this room last time (Tuesday March 18), and it is a tricky room to find. &nbsp;

...If you are driving, you will want to bring some change and park along Saskatchewan Drive by one of the parking meters (you should only need two hours of parking max). &nbsp;

...Once you're on the fourth floor, wander around until you find a room that has tables and chairs setup like a cafe, and has big windows with a nice view of the river valley (it's not too hard to find). &nbsp;]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Next &#x22;EPIC&#x22; Gathering</title><dc:creator>matt@pentecostalcampusministries.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Student Group</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-03-14T12:53:33-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/c9a72cb2a522fdd15fa3bd74af4c76fb-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/c9a72cb2a522fdd15fa3bd74af4c76fb-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Get ready for this one - it's a bit of a tricky one to find (but the room has a nice view!).


...If you are driving, you will want to bring some change and park along Saskatchewan Drive by one of the parking meters (you should only need two hours of parking max). &nbsp;

...Once you're on the fourth floor, wander around until you find a room that has tables and chairs setup like a cafe, and has big windows with a nice view of the river valley (it's not too hard to find). &nbsp;

...It would be helpful if everyone sends me an RSVP&nbsp;e-mail (see link on side panel) to let me know if they're coming, so that we can expect you and know if you're lost or not!


Alright, now that we have all of those details in place, let me tell you what's on tap for our next "EPIC" gathering:
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The EPIC Church&#x21;</title><dc:creator>matt@pentecostalcampusministries.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Student Group</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-03-10T09:30:08-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/884becddaca88cbc6f6b7626807e38ff-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/884becddaca88cbc6f6b7626807e38ff-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tell them a story, though, and you invite them to come into a different world; you invite them to share a world-view or better still a &lsquo;God-view&rsquo;&hellip;  Stories determine how [people] experience God, and the world, and themselves, and others.  

...&ldquo;Scripture is&hellip; the book through which the Spirit assures us that we are his people and through which he sends us out into the world to tell the Jesus story, that is, the Israel story which has become the Jesus story which together is God&rsquo;s story for the [whole] world.  ...  In other words, as we let the Bible be the Bible, God works through us-and it-to do what he intends to do in and for the church and the world.&rdquo;


...When we focus on Scripture as a textbook, Christianity sometimes tries to use the Bible to prove that it is right about things that it is not the primary source of answers for (e.g. the Bible is not primarily a book on science!).


...In light of the fact that we are all a part of this story, as Christ-followers on campus, let's journey with people and invite them to share our view, rather than dictating or debating with them.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>LET&#x27;S GET STARTED</title><dc:creator>matt@pentecostalcampusministries.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Student Group</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-02-28T12:32:39-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/95c187553a5ede8412a5bc279e328d5f-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/95c187553a5ede8412a5bc279e328d5f-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We still have many more details (especially administrative ones) to sort-out as we build this new church community on campus, but there's nothing preventing us from starting to 'be the church' together on campus. &nbsp;

...As we have talked about before, we don't just want to have a name, a place to meet, and a meeting time... - we want to be a real, grassroots-level COMMUNITY of people FOLLOWING CHRIST (who happen to use a name, meet in a specific place(s), and during a regular time). &nbsp;

...On Tuesday March 4th, at 7:00 p.m., in the Arts & Convocation Hall Lounge we are going gather and enjoy community as a church on campus. &nbsp;

...We want to be organized when we gather so that we can be intentional in fulfilling our purpose as a community, but the idea is to keep as much of an organic community feel as possible.


If you come on Tuesday, you'll have an opportunity to be involved in shaping the character and direction of this community as we learn how to 'be the church' on campus. &nbsp;]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Come Together&#x21;</title><dc:creator>matt@pentecostalcampusministries.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Student Group</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-02-06T16:02:34-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/103c2219097e55083a4e7b18825cb363-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/103c2219097e55083a4e7b18825cb363-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We've been doing a lot of brainstorming in the last while (Our meeting on January 24th was GREAT again... - thanks to everyone who came!  

...Come out on February 12th to talk about forming a student group, planning regular church gatherings, and some of the other things that are part of actually getting this church plant in motion.  

...As I mentioned on the 24th, we are also now specifically looking for people to commit to being part of the church plant leadership team.    If you are a U of A student, or just someone who wants to make the U of A their mission field for the next while, then talk to me (Matty).  

...If you still haven't seen / heard enough, or you're still not sure whether or not you want to be involved (or how involved you want to be), feel free to come out on February 12th anyways and to be part of the discussion.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>This Is It&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>matt@pentecostalcampusministries.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Student Group</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-01-08T14:20:23-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/59fcc4e208fd12b669ffbb77ad4358a6-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/59fcc4e208fd12b669ffbb77ad4358a6-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Well team, it's 2008... - the year in which we hope to bring a new dimension to the presence of the Church at the U of A!


In the next few months we want to really seek God and start bringing together a committed team and a specific plan for how this Jesus-following movement on campus will flourish.


Our next meeting is January 24th (see the sidebar), and you won't want to miss it!!  ...  With exams and Christmas break and everything, it feels like it's been a while since I've seen many of you.  

...For those of you who missed our first meeting, or if you just want to refresh yourself on what we've talked about and the journey thus far, look back through the archived blog articles on this page.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>An Idea...</title><dc:creator>matt@pentecostalcampusministries.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Student Group</dc:subject><dc:date>2007-11-23T09:24:37-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/4517ba3eb93804330feca2705128bb01-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/4517ba3eb93804330feca2705128bb01-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Leaders in the church would also be required to be part of another non-church interest group on campus according to their passions and interests (e.g. ski club, dance club, environmental group, outdoors club, sci fi club, STAN, etc. [there are over 400 clubs at the U of A!!]), and we would encourage everyone in the church community to do the same.


...We would have a weekly church community gathering, which would serve the purpose of bringing our diverse worship expressions together, as well as engaging in corporate forms of worship and discipleship (like music, liturgy, and preaching).


Perhaps this weekly gathering should be on a weeknight, since students and staff are already at the university during the week, and may be more reluctant to come back to campus on the weekend for a gathering.


...- Guided, open conversations with the entire gathering on the theme of the message/topic each week (i.e. after the 'sermonette' we ask some questions and give people an opportunity to talk back to us and respond to what they've just heard).


...Although we would not be a 'family church' per se, we would encourage students to find a family church when they leave the campus, or perhaps even start one with the students who graduate and start families but who still want to stay close to the university community and be in ministry here.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>EXCITED&#x21;&#x21;&#x21;</title><dc:creator>matt@pentecostalcampusministries.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Student Group</dc:subject><dc:date>2007-11-23T09:10:11-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/21a9ed88d73bc8c119197f440c26b8ad-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/21a9ed88d73bc8c119197f440c26b8ad-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Our discussion about 'church at the U of A' was energizing, and I believe it is the start of a unique Christ-centered movement at the U of A.    I believe great things are going to happen in the next year... - and it's only the beginning!  

...A big THANKS to Thomas for taking some great notes last night (we'll miss you when you go to Aussie-land!).    I have attached a Word file with the notes below if any of you want to look them over to remember what we talked about and comment on it (or if those of you who missed the meeting want to see what we talked about).


I have tentatively booked our next meeting for Thursday January 24th at 7:00 p.m. (with dessert and coffee).  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Imagine...</title><dc:creator>matt@pentecostalcampusministries.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>Student Group</dc:subject><dc:date>2007-10-31T11:26:07-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/86d693ac0d833ed5aa1f44fd74c38b2a-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.pentecostalcampusministries.com/studentgroup_files/86d693ac0d833ed5aa1f44fd74c38b2a-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Imagine a Christ-following community on campus that is globally-minded and integrally involved in the local university community.


Imagine a group of students who represent a diverse array of passion and involvement in student interest groups, faculties, and clubs on campus, and who also unite in a common love and experience of relationship with a living, personal God.


Imagine a regular gathering of this community of people that represented the Christian passion, the global awareness, and the diverse local university involvement that are organically inherent within it.    Imagine 'rock concerts in cathedrals,' 'prayer services in pubs,' 'Christian fellowship on ski hills,' or 'worship expressions in environmentalism.'  

...What could a gathering of the Church on campus look like?!
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