What is IV all about?

Kim and Aris are co MCs for Large group thursday nights at CU IV.

Today Kim and I talked about what it means to be an MC. But I think it applies to IV, ministry and life in general. Sometimes we make ministry and leading in InterVarsity a business. As leaders we aren't having fun. We are following up because we have to, not because we are excited for them to come. But if we don't want to come people feel that and think why would I want to come.

But if we go back to the basics then God will use that.

What is IV all about?
Being a community that is authentic and fun while figuring out the whole Jesus and faith thing.
Let's get back to that and see what happens.

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. (Romans 12:9-13 NIV)

God help us as IV and help me:
To make my love sincere
To hold to what is good
To love others first
Be believe with passion!
Be joyful
Carry hope!
Be Patient
Be generous

God please guide us in how to go as you send us. Help us to be real and have fun. God help IV to be a loving and joyful family adopted into your household by Jesus death and by the holy Spirit. God I don't know how to do all of this, I don't know how to reach Darley or get a small group bible study to happen there. But Lord you do. Please Lord we need you and we want to see your kingdom come!
Amen