Campus Ministry for Churches of Christ
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Coming Studies
Wednesday 12:30 Missouri Hall Cafeteria
How to be a Christian without Being Religious
Wednesday 7:00 PM 110 Pfeiffer
Kingdom Builders
Sunday 10:00 A.M. College Class
Sunday 11:00 Church Services
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Welcome to one or all!
Ekklesia is a non-denominational Bible study group chartered with Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri, and is the campus ministry of churches of Christ.
Sunday Evenings next Spring
Dan's Dogs
BarBQ and Fellowship @ Campus House
1405 S. Florence, 7:30 PM, Call 627-5003 for start-up date!
Across the street from the stadium.
Ekklesia supports the Missouri State School for the Blind.
Watch for ways you can help!
Ekklesia's Campus House is located at 1405 S. Florence, across from Stokes' Stadium.
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| Weekly Campus Studies | Dan's Dogs | Area churches of Christ | World Bible School |
Education is special to us, and so are you. We encourage you to connect with the ultimate power during your college experience. Ekklesia seeks to provide connections--support and fellowship for members of churches of Christ and to encourage robust, independent Bible study among university (Truman Bulldogs, Moberly Area Community College Greyhounds, and A.T. Still University) students, faculty, staff, and the Kirksville community. Any sincere searcher of God's way is welcome to our devotionals and meetings. There are no dues or fees.
Ekklesia does not seek to substitute for church attendance or replace the mission of the Lord's church. No student organization should do that. Believing that God loves "townies" and students alike, we encourage you to make a difference while you are in Kirksville by identifying with a church family that can nurture you and also provide you opportunities to use your talents.
Our campus house is designed to give greater visibility for the church. We will schedule some devotionals and special events there. You can always get ride to church from there. Just call 627-5003.
The Kirksville Church of Christ, 110 Pfeiffer Ave. sponsors the activities of Ekklesia and urges you to worship regularly. Our College Class meets on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and Wed. at 7:00 p.m. Communion is available at the 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Sunday services. Over the years, special and strong ties have been established with Christians all over the world. Our homes are always open to you and your family, especially when special events fill the Kirksville motels. Also our parking at Ekklesia is available for special events. Please call ahead. 627-5003 Dan or Gaylene
Our hope is that you will look back on your college years as a special time of spiritual growth. We will gladly transport you to our services; be sure and contact us below. Get involved and let your light shine in Kirksville--on campus, in the community, and in the local church. We will gladly put you to work by leading singing, preaching, and teaching.
Internships are available, even for academic credit, for your assistance in helping us with our print, radio, and television ministries.
Dan and Gaylene Green are retired teachers (retired young!) from the Kansas City area. Gaylene used to teach high school math and would be a great math tutor! They enjoy traveling--have visited all 50 states--and enjoyed owning a motorcycle. Be sure and stop by the campus house to study or just hang out. Gaylene enjoys assisting visually handicapped students, scrapbooking and playing games. Dan enjoys racquet ball. Dan is teaching the Sun. college class at the church of Christ. They both love the Lord and are wonderful people to know. Drop by and get a homemade cookie and stay awhile. Make an appointment for an out-of this world brownie!
Name
Ekklesia is the Greek word
for "assembly" or "gathering" and denotes a group "called out." Depending
on context, the assembly in the New Testament can be characterized as a "mob" or
a "church." In ancient Greece, the word also had a judicial meaning and
referred to the jury that heard formal grievances. The book of
Ecclesiastes is about the preacher who addresses the assembly.
Ecclesiastical matters are "church" matters.
Our campus house is open in the fall for returning students. Activities are planned by the congregation and the Greens. Game players: contact us immediately!
Other Truman Events. Special speakers, activity fair, bowling, and a float in the homecoming parade
Members of the church help move in students when they return in the fall. Attend church that first Sunday and we'll be happy to go home with you and help move you in.
Special Campus Devotionals - call 627-5003 for current events.
Enjoy "Dan's Dogs," BBQ and conversation. Sundays at 7:30 PM at the campus house at 1405 S. Florence - 627-5003 for details.
Remember, the dorms do not serve
food on Sunday evenings.
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Ekklesia promotes non-denominational Christianity through informative displays at the Campus Activities Fair and at other times through display cases in the Student Union Building. Purple helmet fans were distributed.
All students who live on campus have received a copy of our newsletter "House to House/Heart to Heart." The Dan and Brandi Show on 90.7 FM is a mix of contemporary a cappella music.
We continue to look for opportunities to serve; for instance, a library of Bulgarian works has been established at the campus house for our Bulgarian students (Dr. Poyner has visited there 3 times). Speaking of books, consider our:
Christian Bookshelf
Through Ekklesia's Christian Bookshelf ministry, we can help you get that Christian book or CD at a reduced price. Ask Dan and browse at the campus house.
The advisors are members of the church of Christ meeting at 110 Pfeiffer Ave.
"All the churches of Christ greet you" (Romans 16:16)
The following churches of Christ are within 30-45 minutes driving time from
Kirksville: Bible Grove in Scotland County, Martinstown and Pollock
congregations in Putnam County, White Oak (near Ethel) congregation in Macon
County. Of course, you are always welcome at the Kirksville Church of Christ
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To be added to our weekly email bulletin which includes the time and places of campus devotionals. We would also welcome any questions. We can also gladly arrange transportation. Email or Call 627-4003 (church office) or 627-5003 (campus house). Ask for Dan or Gaylene Green or leave a message.
This page last updated 10/17/07
