greek iv stories » Central Michigan University http://greekintervarsity.org LIVES CHANGED. THE GREEK SYSTEM RENEWED. WORLD CHANGERS DEVELOPED. Thu, 17 May 2012 15:34:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= After a falling out, a return Home http://greekintervarsity.org/2012/02/after-a-falling-out-a-return-home/ http://greekintervarsity.org/2012/02/after-a-falling-out-a-return-home/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:38:08 +0000 Cameron Hunt http://greekintervarsity.org/?p=944 When thinking about the reasons why I attended Greek Conference 2012, I can’t think of many – I didn’t know what to expect and had no real idea what I was getting into. The only thing I do know is I am glad I did. I hadn’t thought of following the Lord since my falling out but at Greek Conference I was challenged to look at what I really desired.

I suppose it started with Steve, my Greek InterVarsity staff worker and brother. He encouraged me to really consider this conference, knowing something was there for me. At the time, I didn’t know what it was, but I felt I had to give it a try.

When I registered for the conference, I was signed up for the LEAD concentration, but once at the conference I became anxious and started looking into the other sections. My anxiety was off the charts and eventually I find myself in the CONNECT concentration, standing at a group table. The table leader looked at me and said, “have a seat, you are welcomed here.” My nerves cleared – I found myself calm and willing to open my heart and mind to everything to be discussed.

Throughout the weekend, I got a chance to talk about many of the feelings that I have had since my falling out with Jesus. During one part of the weekend, we were asked to imagine Christ. The first time, we were told to picture Christ taking away what was occupying our stress. My image was a pair of hands, taking these stresses from me. He did this for me, selflessly, when I shut Him out for so long. The second time, He gave me an embrace. He welcomed me and I felt His love.

My weekend at Greek Conference helped begin repairing my relationship with God. With the help of those around me, other fraternity brothers and Greeks following Christ, I will continue working on my relationship with Him. I have a lot to work on and I will continue to connect.

This weekend has opened my heart to Christ after it has been closed so long. Thank you #GCXII. It is because of the speakers, participants, staff members, that I have felt His love again.

]]> http://greekintervarsity.org/2012/02/after-a-falling-out-a-return-home/feed/ 0 CMU at Greek Conference http://greekintervarsity.org/2009/02/cmu-at-greek-conference/ http://greekintervarsity.org/2009/02/cmu-at-greek-conference/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:58:15 +0000 Tina Aceti http://greekintervarsity.org/?p=122 Glancing around the room of 28 CMU students, I was filled with wonder at God. A few short years ago, I alone, represented CMU at this conference. Now, many students are experiencing Him and some for the first time at Greek Conference. A couple of students that came didn’t know Jesus at all, but are beginning to take steps towards Him. Others felt convicted to tell their friends about Jesus, and when they got home from conference-they did! I see God’s faithfulness when I remember Greek Conference. I know this is just one snap shot of all the great things that are to come!

Tim’s Thoughts

I thought the conference was amazing this year. It was great to see such an outstanding group of Greeks come together to celebrate their common bonds in Christ. It really seemed like everyone bonded and that students got to the root of some of the things that were holding them back. We even had a student make a commitment to Christ! The overall atmosphere of the conference was one of joy and friendship and I feel that we accomplished much more than just attending a conference.

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On the first night of the Bible study I went upstairs to see who was around and to ask if anyone wanted to come down for the study. Michelle was making dinner, and I honestly avoided her at first. She was one of the biggest partiers in my sorority, so I figured she would shoot me down faster than I could invite her. I realized that I was being a coward and that if anything I needed to at least try! When I asked her if she would like to come down for the Bible study she said she was making dinner so probably not. I said she could bring it down with her and eat with us. She said alright but she probably would not stay the whole time, but she ended up staying after too! Throughout the semester she was the only girl who came regularly to Bible study. She and I had several conversations about God. Then one day she texted me asking what it meant to be saved. We met at the prayer room near campus later that night and talked more about why she thought she wanted to get saved and what she thought it meant. Then I had her pray out loud with some basic help from me. I told her the general stuff like, to acknowledge that she is a sinner and needed Christ to come into her life to save her, and to ask for forgiveness of her sins. By the end we were both crying! Then I prayed over her asking God to keep His hand on her and guide her as she was striving to live for Him. It was an experience I will never forget!

* Name changed for privacy.

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