TCU's Convocation ceremony marks the official start of our 2010-2011 academic year, the 100th year in Fort Worth. There will be a wonderful celebration with a performance of the TCU Chorale, and the Minister to the University will call on the community to honor God with their giftings and talents. The Chancellor will review our past accomplishments and cast a vision of new goals and initiatives for the new year. An outstanding professor will be recognized as a model Teacher/Scholar and an inspiring Mentor will receive an award. It is a great way to start the semester, an opportunity to restate our mission, celebrate our accomplishments as a community, and identify where we need to put our collective energy in the days ahead.
Would you pray that the worship we engage in at today's Convocation be honoring to the One True God. And that those who of us who are Christ-followers in the audience will recommit ourselves to engage our spirit in the pursuit of truth. Please pray that we would see our work is an act of worship, and that we would be reinvigorated to share the love of Christ with others as we experience His blessing at TCU.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
An Invitation to Pray for TCU
Welcome to Fall 2010!
Despite the lingering hot weather, TCU is showing exciting signs of Fall: the Class of 2014 has unpacked and is settling in, classes have begun, and on Saturday, TCU's sixth-ranked football team faces No. 24 Oregon State at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.
As this new academic year begins, we are asking believers who have a heart for TCU to pray for the Horned Frog family. While there are so many accomplishments to celebrate and opportunities to enjoy, we know that there are also many needs. We also know that prayer changes things, and that God has asked us to pray as an act of worship and belief. So we are inviting you to pray for students, staff, faculty, families, alumni, the Board of Trustees, and our neighbors. It is our hope that by praying for the TCU community over the upcoming year, this will be a welcoming, caring community that is God-honoring.
This week, we are praying for our new class of freshmen as they adjust to new living situations, challenging courses, and many opportunities to grow. They are excited, scared, frustrated, joyful, and anxious and eager. While most will have a group of caring family, friends, TCU staff and faculty supporting them, some will feel very alone. Some will struggle with making good decisions, and establishing healthy boundaries. Some Christian students will struggle in their faith as they come face-to-face with "the world."
Would you pray today for these young people? They are the future of the Horned Frogs.
So, that's it. An invitation to pray. If you would like to get a weekly TCU prayer update, please subscribe to this blog. You will receive a new prayer request every Thursday throughout the academic year. You can always unsubscribe and we'll never share your email addresses with anyone. If you know someone who might like this opportunity, please send them the url link to this blog so they can subscribe too.
We look forward to your comments, and would be happy to answer any questions. Please post them here or email them to praytcu@gmail.com.
Thank you....and GO FROGS!!!
Despite the lingering hot weather, TCU is showing exciting signs of Fall: the Class of 2014 has unpacked and is settling in, classes have begun, and on Saturday, TCU's sixth-ranked football team faces No. 24 Oregon State at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.
As this new academic year begins, we are asking believers who have a heart for TCU to pray for the Horned Frog family. While there are so many accomplishments to celebrate and opportunities to enjoy, we know that there are also many needs. We also know that prayer changes things, and that God has asked us to pray as an act of worship and belief. So we are inviting you to pray for students, staff, faculty, families, alumni, the Board of Trustees, and our neighbors. It is our hope that by praying for the TCU community over the upcoming year, this will be a welcoming, caring community that is God-honoring.
This week, we are praying for our new class of freshmen as they adjust to new living situations, challenging courses, and many opportunities to grow. They are excited, scared, frustrated, joyful, and anxious and eager. While most will have a group of caring family, friends, TCU staff and faculty supporting them, some will feel very alone. Some will struggle with making good decisions, and establishing healthy boundaries. Some Christian students will struggle in their faith as they come face-to-face with "the world."
Would you pray today for these young people? They are the future of the Horned Frogs.
So, that's it. An invitation to pray. If you would like to get a weekly TCU prayer update, please subscribe to this blog. You will receive a new prayer request every Thursday throughout the academic year. You can always unsubscribe and we'll never share your email addresses with anyone. If you know someone who might like this opportunity, please send them the url link to this blog so they can subscribe too.
We look forward to your comments, and would be happy to answer any questions. Please post them here or email them to praytcu@gmail.com.
Thank you....and GO FROGS!!!
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