Thursday Edition July 23, 2015 - Via de Cristo

1 Connecting National & Local Secretariats Daily Volume Thursday Edition july 23, 2015 Welcome to the 2015 National Via de Cristo Gathering at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois! Your host committee is from the Quad Cities Living Waters Via de Cristo Secretariat. You will recognize this go-to crew by the distinguished tie-dye bandanas they ll be sporting. Be sure to thank this awesome Quad Squad . Did you know that a daily expression of gratitude opens the heart in appreciation and contributes to a happier VdC experience all the way around? Go forth and be greatfull! 2015 National Via de Cristo Gathering Rock Island, Illinois Gather at the River: Centered in Christ The smile says registration went well.

2 What? It s got to be Twyla s eager to get you registered Home Sweet Home while you re at Augie. Official Publication of the National Lutheran Secretariat, VdC 2 Schedule for Thursday , july 23, 2015 Time Event Bldg # Location 11:00 Orientation #67 Olin Hall 12:00 noon Lunch #26 Center for Student Life 1:15 Opening Worship #101 Wallenberg Hall 2:30 Key Note Speaker: Dr. Kristy Nabhan-Warren #101 Wallenberg Hall 3:30 Business Meeting Session #1 #67 Olin Hall 5:30 Dinner #26 Center for Student Life 6:45 Photos #54 Library Steps 7:15 Evening Vespers #101 Wallenberg Hall To Follow Hospitality #27 College Center The CONEXIONES is an official publication of the National Lutheran Secretariat, (NLS) which is an organization of Via de Cristo (VdC), or Way of Christ, movements throughout the United States.

3 NLS has 44 affiliated secretariats representing 108,973 people. It is the mission of this publication to update and inform affiliated VdC secretariats regarding activities and happenings at the 2015 National Gathering. Carol J. Reedstrom, Editor 19396 552 Avenue Mankato, MN 56001 ~ 507-278-3024 Vol. Thursday july 23, 2015 Please 3 x 5 Index will be randomly distributed throughout this gathering. Should you receive one, please share your thoughts and impressions on how this Gathering is going. Please return your card by 6pm that day to the host committee s registration area. Departure Changes?.. Notify the host team ASAP regarding any changes to your submitted transportation departure plans.

4 Golf will be made available for your transportation needs between buildings. Host look for their tie-dye bandanas! These people are ready, willing and able to take care of all your needs. Key FOB will open the dorm s exterior front sliding doors as well as wing doors and are given out based on availability/need. Key Replacement a $ charge will be assessed by Augustana should you misplace your room key. It s Yours To Keep! Thanks Augustana for the memories!!! Message is located by the registration desk where you can leave a note. You could be surprised. You never know. received upon arrival are full of valuable information. When checking out, if you don t need your white binder, the host team will collect them to be used at 2016 s Gathering.

5 Palanca to be signed can be found on the 3rd floor (mezzanine) of the College Center building. Swanson Lot N1 or Lot C on the east side of 38th St at the bottom of the hill. Keep vehicles locked. Prayer is in the Hammarskjold Rm, 3rd floor (mezzanine) in the College Center; Open daily: 8:00 to 10:00 Saturday Morning an offering will be received at Saturday s morning Worship. Checks should be made to NLS. This free will offering will be used 50/50 between Outreach and Executive Director s salary; unless specified one or the other. Sunday check out between the hours of 6:00 and 11:00 at the Residential Life staffed desk. Take note of other important check out details.

6 Host Committee will be on site to assist as necessary. is available on campus as an unsecured site. Open your browser and click on AugieGuest. No password necessary. Worship Services & Business remember to turn off your cell phones & electronic devices as well as no flash photos. Don t forget to visit the NLS website: Campus Police: 309-794-22686 Dorm Front Desk: 309-732-3860 Host Chairpersons: Pam Gross: 309-738-2385 Gary Gross: 563-320-3135