The Wesley Foundation at the University of Georgia

Transitions

God designed this life to be a journey. We will never arrive and things can never stay as they are. We were created to transition. But, life’s transitions are often an uneasy blend of excitement and fear. It can be hard to move to a place (to borrow a line from Cheers) where almost no one knows your name.

Athens has both the best and the worst a college town can offer. With regard to the latter, its reputation is well earned. All that the prodigal found in the far off land is here those who are looking for that. But that’s only part of the story. There are also literally thousands of students who arrive already walking with the Lord, wanting to continue that. Many others surrender their lives to Him while they are here.

There’s nothing like a room packed full of UGA students worshiping with all their heart; upperclassmen discipling younger students; young people traveling the globe to make Christ known among the nations; students being seized by an extraordinary calling; first year students meeting all on their own on the lawn of north campus to worship and pray.

Don’t believe everything you hear. God is alive and well at UGA. His Kingdom is advancing here. For those who want to pursue Him, I can think of no better place to spend one’s college years. There are many campus ministries where students can build redemptive friendships, grow in their love for the Lord, and come into a greater sense of His purpose for their lives.

The UGA Wesley Foundation seeks to be one such ministry. Our Monday night Freshley ministry is all about freshman coming together for worship, teaching, and small group relationships. Our Wednesday night services are an opportunity for worship, teaching and personal ministry in a larger setting. Beyond these, there are many dozens of small groups, mission trips, outreaches, retreats, opportunities for prayer, ministries to local youth and mentoring relationships with disadvantaged children.

If you’re new to Athens this August, I want to invite you to come check us out. Our Wednesday night services begin August 19th in the new Tate Center. If you want info on all that’s going on, register your name, email and phone number with us through the website and we’ll be in touch with you.

You’re coming into a season where God has amazing things for your life and we’d love to be a part of that. But, whether it’s here or elsewhere, my greatest prayer is that you’ll find the place that’s right for you in the body of Christ in Athens. Wherever you land, go after the Lord and He will not disappoint.

Blessings,

Bob

Are You an Incoming Freshman? Are you interested in getting involved at the UGA Wesley Foundation next year? Click here and give us some info about yourself so the Freshley ministry (our ministry just for Freshmen!) can get in touch with you in the fall! Thanks and we look forward to having you at UGA!

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