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Shaved Ice and Sports! Super Event!

breesong — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:31:19 +0000

It’s 100 plus degrees, welcome week, and there’s nothing to do. What better way to spend the time than get some free shaved ice, and play some fun sports! That’s exactly what Koinonia is offering at the six pack lawn next Monday, Aug 24th at 4pm. So don’t miss out! Swing by and definitely feel free to bring your friends. It’s definitely going to be a hit!

Announcing Welcome Activity Groups!

Henry — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:46:59 +0000

What is a Welcome Activity Group (WAG)?

A WAG is a group of students new to UT, interested in checking out Koinonia’s Welcome Week activities together – culminating in attending our annual New Student Welcome Night with a FREE BBQ!

There are so many activities being offered on campus! What activity should I check out first and what if it is a dud?

You can start with Koinonia’s welcome week activities! Our activities have been known over the years for offering good, wholesome fun with warm and friendly people. This year we will be offering the following events:

Ultimate Freezbee, Shaved Ice and Sports, Board games and Bubble Tea – and of course, our premier fall kickoff event, NSWN (with free BBQ)! People have told us they have really enjoyed our events in the past. Hopefully you, too, will enjoy your time spent with us!

How do I know where to go?

No problem! These groups will be led by one of our experienced staff and upperclassmen to ease your transition to UT by leading you to each of our welcome week events. Once you sign up, you will be contacted by one of our friendly group leaders who will tell you about the first event as well as be available throughout the week to help make your first week an enjoyable one.

What will I be doing in the WAG?

Sky’s the limit! You will travel as a group and depending on your group leader decide which Koinonia Welcome Week activity to go to. Maybe one, maybe all! At these events you will have a chance to meet and get to know other WAGs as well as be introduced to our fellowship. In between the welcome week events, maybe your WAG leader might suggest eating together at the notable eateries in Austin, or going on a Target or Office Max run to get any last minute school supplies, or just decide to hang out together in your dorm lounge. Whatever it is that your WAG will end up doing, the point will be to share the experiences of welcome week together and maybe have something memorable to talk about at the end of week!

Who will I be grouped with and how big will it be?

You can choose either to group yourselves with your friends, or if you’d like to get to meet some new folks, you can be grouped with those from the same hometown or major. The number in each WAG will be vary depending on the make-up but generally will be between 8-15 people. Of course if you just want to come and check out any of our events without being a part of a WAG, you are welcome to just come at anytime!

Do I need to be religious to join a WAG?

Nope! We welcome you if you have never been to church, or have gone only occasionally or have been to church all your life. We especially want to welcome you if you are interested in finding out more about Christianity, as we know college is a great time to cultivate your intellectual curiosity and to think about life from God’s perspective.

Please let us know any other questions you might have about WAG or our group! Email us at: info@koinoniatexas.org

Looking forward to meeting you and we hope that your first few weeks at UT will be a fun, and exciting one! Good luck and see you during welcome week!

Welcome Week Activities

Henry — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:03:30 +0000

Wondering what wonderful Welcome Week Activities Koinonia has planned for Fall ’09? Click the flyer below for a list of events, locations, and times. By the way, all events are free! They’re a great way to meet other UT freshmen, upperclassmen, and Koinonia staff.

The Truth Project – The State

Henry — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:21:38 +0000

For this week’s section, we will take a look at how the spheres of the state, politics, and law are interconnected and how they relate to other aspects of the social realm: family, church, labor, community, and the relationship between God and man. Special attention will be given to the design, structure, and role of the state, its place in God’s plan for human society, and the rightful extent and limits of its power. The state, as we will see, has the capacity to exert a tremendous power for good in the affairs of mankind as long as it operates within its proper boundaries; but it also has the potential to become the most horrendously pathological and abusive of all the social spheres if not kept in check.

Home Church – Sunday 8/9, 11:30am
Pastor Manny and Sunny’s House
Address: 2009 Winsted Ln., #A, Austin – rides provided
For rides please contact info@koinoniatexas.org

Click here to view the embedded video.

The Friday Night (TFN) Bible Study

Henry — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:11:13 +0000

Every Friday night we gather in large group to study the Bible’s rich insights and relevance in our everyday lives. Join us for our Bible Study series Metamorphosis, where we will study how the Gospel has the power to transform our values and character. We will be meeting by small groups for dinner beforehand. Also, we will have our Multiply Your Talents classes afterwards! For rides or more info, contact info@koinoniatexas.org.

Where: 209 W. 27th St., Austin (Episcopal Student Center)

When: 8/7 (Fri) 7:30pm

Devotion Time (Brothers)

Henry — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:50:31 +0000

We meet for devotional times throughout the week in order to read, reflect, and share about specific Bible passages. This gives us the opportunity to share about how God is personally leading us to live that day.

Prayer Meeting

Henry — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:46:46 +0000

Join us for our weekly prayer meeting.