Humans vs. Zombies

This week I have been reminded that working in campus ministry means that you are able to do totally over-the-top completely ridiculous and yet excessively stimulating things every once in a while. What am I talking about exactly?!? Humans vs. Zombies, of course! humansvszombies.org

In an effort to do an outreach event similar to Assassins, OU RUF sponsored our very own HVZ game. We thought 75 people might register. 764 people did.

It has been crazy. I have been wearing a bandana (almost) everywhere I go. I always have socks with me in case I need to stun a zombie and make a getaway. I am always looking over my shoulder to see if I am being snuck up on. I see complete strangers on campus and smile, because they are wearing a bandana on the arm or leg (denoting them as a human) and I know that we are both survivors of the human race (for right now). The number of humans is getting smaller, and the zombies are getting more frantic as they need to tag (feed) on humans in order to stay a live.

We are having a dance party on Friday night. Humans vs. Zombies 1980s theme. Yes!

OU RUF has been featured in the campus rag twice this week. Once for HVZ and the other because Dr. Os Guinness came to speak to our campus. 10 campus ministries, including RUF, brought in the "Veritas Forum" to talk about suffering and injustice in the wake of the 15th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing. Check out the veritas forum: veritas.org

Dr. Guinness was very engaging and did a wonderful job speaking to about 300 people. I will admit my own skepticism in that I did not feel like people would come to this forum, even though the topic is interesting and relevant. The turnout was great though. He addressed topics that I often speak to students about. When faced with the question "Why was evil allowed to exist?" He responded the same way I do, "I don't know. No one does." I know have a copy of his book "The Call," and am excited to read it.

We leave for summer conference in a mere 3 weeks! Boomer Sooner!

Live from Cafe Plaid, it's the Tuesday Blog Post!!!

Hello Friends!

Hope you are doing well. I am enjoying a sunny here in Oklahoma. I am sitting at Cafe Plaid, looking out on the Visitors Center and the North Oval- very pretty!

This last weekend we travelled to Springfield, Missouri for our Relish Retreat. Relish is the leadership team here at OURUF. 12 students came and it was a great time of 4-wheeling, hot-tubing, camp fires, and discussion. God has blessed us greatly with students that have a heart for ministry and who think intentionally about how to love people.

Here is a picture of (from left to right): me, Brittany, Doug, Ben, and Anna. Brittany and Anna have previously served as interns at OU. It was wonderful to have them with us and hear about their experiences and their wisdom.

There are only two weeks of classes left here at OU, then "dead" week and then a week of finals. Even though time is running short, we have much left to do. This weekend we are doing "Not-A-Date." Norman has a music festival going on, so randomly matched couples will be enjoying dinner and then hearing some of Norman's finest artists.

We are also about to embark on an adventure called "Humans vs. Zombies." Haven't heard of it??? Check it out: http://humansvszombies.org/. Our game will last a week as the zombies try to take out the humans. This game is similar to "Gotcha" or "Assassins." We currently have 320 people registered. The week of play will end with a Humans vs. Zombies 80's Dance Party!!! This is sure to be a unique experience- I look forward to sharing it with y'all!

Summer Conference Promo Video!!!

The assignment was to parody a favorite youtube movie and make it into a summer conference promo video, and boy did we ever!!! Teen Girl Squad! Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdfqyklmBng

Good Friday, Bunco, "Little Event" and More...

We're going to work our way backwards....starting with Bible Study. This morning we entered into the New Testament in the Jesus Storybook Bible. The last line of our story this morning read, "Meeting Jesus would change all of their lives forever." We talked about how the gospel does/should change our lives. It was my favorite lesson yet. God is so good! We also enjoyed these wonderful treats: Pioneer Woman's French Puff Pastries. Baked treats continues to get girls out of bed at 7AM for Bible Study!

This weekend OU sponsored the "Big Event." Thousands of undergrads went all over Oklahoma City to do a service project. Students worked at schools, highways, and even homes of the elderly. I have heard nothing but good things about this project from students. While they were working around OKC Bentern, myself, and two graduate students helped out the Servens at the "Little Event." We worked in their yard and did some other small projects. It is always wonderful to spend time with the Serven family!
The 8th Annual RUF Bunco Tournament was this Friday. It is the longest standing OURUF Tradition, and boy is it a good one! Have you ever played?!? You should. I won for most "buncos." Here is a score card:
Jena, Kevin, and Katie having fun outside playing bunco. Over 30 people came, so there were bunco games going on anywhere you could find room to sit!
A little late, yes, but better late than never! Here is the chapel where we had the RUF Good Friday service. It was wonderful. I had never been to a Good Friday service before. The hymns and scripture readings were all great reminders of Christ's love for us.

This weekend the OURUF leadership team, "Relish," will be going to Missouri for our Relish Retreat. It will be a great time to fellowship with the people who serve OURUF together.

The most exciting news however?!??!?!?!? THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL POST TOMORROW AT MIDNIGHT! I don't want to give anything away, so stay tuned!