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Something Out of the Ordinary

By Tracy

For those of you who won't be able to make it to the Thanksgiving Retreat, make note of the special time and location change for Sunday Worship Service. We'll be meeting at 109 Center Hall at 7pm to give ample time for Jessica Chao to fly down from Berkeley to run Sunday service. Thank you, Jessica! Also, please note that there is no Thrive or Course 101 this Sunday. The LAST session will take place SATURDAY 11/19 from 12-2pm. We will keep you posted with updated info early next week.  

*GASP* No TFN this Friday?!?

By Tracy

WEDNESDAY 11/9, 8PM Bible Study @ 105 CENTER HALL Yes, that's right! No bible study this Friday....but we'll be having it on Wednesday instead because we'll be going up to Berkeley for the Thanksgiving Retreat this weekend! We will be having a short bible study on Wednesday from 8pm-9pm followed by prayer meeting. So make note of this time change!     As mentioned before, Round 2 of  Freshmen STEW-dy Hall (Stewsday + Study Hall) is happening this Tuesday. Please contact your lifegroup leader to see if your turn is up!   Those who signed up for the Thanksgiving Retreat will be contacted this week regarding departure times and location. For those who tragically can't make it to this once-a-year event, stay tuned for awesome updates from the Bay Area!

Coming up Next: A Season of Thanks

By Tracy | 8 comments

6:30pm @ 105 Center Hall FRIDAY: LIFE GROUP & TFN Don't miss out on the exciting finale of the Pause series, featuring the Evil Bean Bag video! For those of you who are behind on the times, we are finishing up a 3-part message series on the effects of sin and the need to pause and think about the implications of our actions. We'll be starting off the night at 6:30 with dinner, followed by life group, and after bible study we'll be having our first TC practice! *scroll down to find out more about TC* Friday ~ Sunday 11/11-11/13 THANKSGIVING RETREAT IN BERKELEY Fee: $25 (for gas to and from NorCal) Wow! Soon we'll be driving up to the Bay Area for the Thanksgiving Retreat! The SUP's who came with us last year can totally vouch for what a special and memorable time it was. It'll be a weekend packed with sharings from other ministries and times of fun and fellowship. The retreat registration, food during the retreat and lodging for the 3 nights are FREE!!! We just ask that you chip in $25 for gas and bring some cash for the couple of meals we'll be having on the road trip and during our sightseeing time. Sunday, 11/20, 2:00pm Weaver Conference Room in the Institute of Americas (near ERC) THANKSGIVING SERVICE & CELEBRATION BANQUET And speaking of Thanksgiving, what's also coming up is the highly anticipated THANKSGIVING SERVICE & CELEBRATION BANQUET (a.k.a TC )!!!! For those of you who missed the trailer and have no idea what TC is all about, well...it's a time of yummy food and hilarious performances. If you don't want to take my word for it, here's some pics of last year's TC... The setup crew and the prizewinning Turkey made by James and Jessica One of the first TC acts in the history of Gracepoint San Diego Turkey drawings on paper plates...and HEY! there's Danny with short hair!   So get out your calendars and note down the following: --SUNDAY 11/20  = Thanksgiving Celebration @ Institute of Americas --This Friday 11/4 = first TC practice   Tuesday 11/8 @ 6:30pm STEW-dy HALL And last but not least,we'll be having ROUND 2 of STEW-dy Hall (Stewsday + study hall) for Freshmen Lifegroups. Contact your life group leader to find out when your group's turn will be!

The Weekend Lineup

By Tracy | 3 comments

Here's what's up for this weekend: Friday, 10/28, 6:30pm FRIDAY BIBLE STUDY @ 105 Center Hall As always, we will be starting off this weekend with Bible study at 105 Center Hall. Come at 6:30 for something delicious! After Bible study we will be heading over to the beach for a good ol'-fashioned San Diego bonfire. Marshmallows, hot links, and s'mores galore! You don't want to miss out!  Bring a jacket as it'll be a little chilly. Saturday, 10/29, 7:00pm DUMPLING MAKING @ Pastor Daniel & Sarah's House Meet at Triton Statue or Pangea Parking Lot @ 7 PM Join us Saturday for Dumpling Making Night. Boil 'em, fry 'em... and deep fry 'em! We provide the ingredients, you provide the labor (and yes, you get to eat 'em too!). We will be heading off-campus to Pastor Daniel and Sarah's house so pickups will be at Triton Statue and Pangea Parking Lot at 7pm. If you don't want to be left behind, SIGN UP HERE!  

Friday Overnighter and Saturday LA Trip

By Richard Y

This Friday, join us for TFN at 105 Center Hall starting at 6:30pm with free dinner. We'll be continuing our series, Questions God Asks. Afterwards, we'll be having not only an overnighter on Friday, where we may be watching epic films like Lord of the Rings and enjoying some good snacks, but we'll also have a trip to LA for Korean BBQ lunch the following day! I know what you're thinking -- it's awesome! Sign up today and indicate if you can join us for the overnighter or the LA trip or both! This will help us in planning for food and rides. Please also bring $10 (yes, just $10!) if you plan on joining us for our trip to LA.

Sign up for Thanksgiving Retreat!

By Richard Y | 2 comments

Listen up! This event happens only once a year. All the a2f campus groups are coming together for a historic, weekend retreat starting on November 11th. It's always a lot fun. We'll be driving up to Berkeley, CA together to hear various testimonies of how God has been working in our campus groups across the country. Plus, we'll have some fun exploring the Berkeley area and SF together! Sign up today!

This Friday: Evidence for God in the Universe

By Richard Y

This coming Friday, a2f will be hosting a special talk called Evidence for God in the Universe. We will discuss evidence from science that supports the existence of God. Invite your friends for this stimulating event, starting with free dinner at 6:30pm at 105 Center Hall.

Stewsdays and Suppers!

By Richard Y

Freshmen -- keep your Tuesdays open and join us for a nice home-cooked meal at P. Daniel & Sarah's house! But don't feel bad, all you Sophomores and Ups, you're invited for SUPper on Thursday! Rides will be at 6:30pm at Triton Statue or at the bus stop by Pangea Parking Lot. See you there!

Friday: TFN, Tea 'N More

By Mike K | 2 comments

Hey everyone -- don't miss out this Friday! We'll be having some exciting class-wide competition for life group, followed by our next message in the Questions God Asks series. There will be a special guest speaker: Pastor Ed, from our sister fellowship in Berkeley! Afterwards, the freshmen will be going to Tea 'N More for some tasty Asian snacks and board games, and the sophomores will be hanging out at Fisk House! And don't forget, Thrive continues this Sunday for all freshmen -- it's not too late to join!

This Weekend: TFN, Burritos & Balboa Park, and Thrive/C101 begin!

By Mike K

Hey everyone, Hope your first full week of classes went well. Here are the exciting things happening this weekend at a2f: First, we'll be continuing with our 2nd meeting of Life Groups and our 2nd installment of the "Questions God Asks" series. Then on Saturday, join us for a deliciously fun outing to get some burritos, carne asada fries, and visit Balboa Park! And last but not least, join us on Sunday at 2PM for our worship service! For those in Thrive or Course 101, we will be meeting at 12PM at Center Hall (check back on our website for exact room location, or look for the A-frames when you get to Center Hall).

Stewsday this Tuesday for all Freshmen

By Richard Y

We know what it's like for freshmen: You want some good, home-cooked meals! And this Tuesday, come have stew at Mike and Joanna's and also at James and Jessica's place! You're in for a special treat! We'll pick you up at the Triton Statue or at the Pangea Parking Structure at 6:30pm!

This Weekend: a2f Kickoff & THRIVE Sunday

By Mike K

Hope everyone enjoyed NSWN last night! Here's what's happening this weekend at a2f: First, join us for our kickoff on Friday. We'll start with a free dinner, then Bible study, and top it all off with bowling! On Sunday, please be sure to join us for a special service featuring THRIVE, a new 6-week curriculum designed especially for college students. NOTE: We won't be at our usual location. We will be meeting at 2PM @ the Forum in Price Center (4th floor, take the elevator near Burger King).

Thursday Activities

By Richard Y

If you missed out on NSWN last night, don't worry, we still have a number of fun activities, including tonight! Are you interested in learning more about your major or career decisions? We'll be having a panel of students and professionals that can answer your questions at the International Center. Or if you want to join us for classic group games like handball or dodgeball, come over to the Rec Gym (the gym with the blue floor mats) over at Muir at 8pm tonight!

NSWN Trailer #1: "Glass"

By Richard Y | 1 comment

Check out this new trailer for NSWN, filmed just this week!    

Welcome Week Events

By Richard Y | 1 comment

What's there to do at UCSD? Pick up a copy of this flyer at one of our events this week and keep it in your back pocket because you don't want to miss out on any of these awesome activities!

NSWN - one week away

By Richard Y | 1 comment

Sign up for a TAG!

By Richard Y | 2 comments

Hey folks, this week we'll be launching our new TAGs, also known as Triton Activity Groups. Each of these groups will be doing fun activities in the coming weeks, starting with this Saturday 9/17. Some of the options include: - Burgers at Hodad's and visiting the world-famous Ocean Beach pier - Pho T Cali and sightseeing at La Jolla Cove: tide-pools, sea lions, and more - Lucha Libre Taco Shop and Balboa Park, the nation's largest urban cultural park Sign up today!

No TFN this Friday // Countdown to NSWN!

By Richard Y

This Friday, we will not be having our usual TFN activities and Bible study. But we look forward to seeing many of you next week before school begins. As many of you know Welcome Week is coming up next week and we will be having a bunch of fun activities throughout campus leading up to NSWN which is less than 2 weeks away. Let us know when you're back in town!

TFN at Fisk House

By Richard Y

For those of you who will be finishing your Summer finals, congrats! What better way to celebrate than to join us for TFN at 6:30pm on Friday. We always have free dinner and this week Sarah will be teaching! Rides will be at Triton Statue at 6:00pm.

TFN: Bonfire @ La Jolla Shores!

By Richard Y

For this week's TFN, we'll be having a beach bonfire & Bible study at La Jolla Shores! Join us for a BBQ dinner, sports, and more! Come to the Triton statue by 5:30pm for rides. See you there!