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we expect to encounter this fall. “What is the you. Second, you love and offer kindness to all
proper mode and timing for baptism?” “When of God’s other creatures. And lastly, you seek to
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all Retre to say, we are whipping ourselves into shape! human beings like us can be reminded of God’s
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10 All joking aside, Jad and I have not been spend- you’ll find us doing Bible sword drills, playing
Rev. Lane Glaze Director/Campus Minister 864-207-9135 (c) glaze@clemson.edu Lane, his older brother Lee, and their parents ing our days doing these things, even though we theological Jeopardy or engaging in a “Debate
after a Fort Johnson HS football game in 1981 do expect to encounter these and other such of the Day.” When you notice our tones getting
Jad Taylor Assistant Campus Minister 803-463-6655 (c) jadtaylor@gmail.com questions in the weeks and months ahead. I must stronger and our faces getting redder, please
Greetings from Lane confess, however, that I really enjoy the debates, interrupt us and invite us to read Micah 6 one
especially those that involve current events more time.
“With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself
or controversial topics. These debates usually
before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt become like a sport for me, and when you are as Jumping jacks anyone?
offerings, with calves a year old?Will the Lord be pleased competitive as I am you are always looking for
with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil?
Looking for More Monthly Supporters Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of
a way to beat your opponent! It is no different
than the “Oklahoma” or “Bull Ring” drills we What is CW?
my body for the sin of my soul?” used to do in high school football years ago.
Over the years God has inspired a number of folks to support this ministry in ways

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that have enabled us to reach more students and touch more lives. When I first He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the It is on these occasions when I imagine the Devil

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Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, smiling and saying, “I’ve got Lane exactly where
arrived in 2001, CW typically received less than $5,000 a year in outside gifts,

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I want him to be!” Rather than focusing on the
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and these monies that were used to supplement the existing resources provided Micah 6: 6-8 (NRSV) key and central themes that define my faith
by Clemson UMC and United Methodist churches from across the state. Today, and worldview, I often lose myself by exerting
we have to raise nearly $45,000 a year just to balance our annual budget! And
Two-a-days are underway here in Clemson as the energy and attention on things that either do ...welcomed as they
Tigers are preparing for another season of intense not matter in God’s overall scheme or that will
this amount does not include the funds that we need to take our annual mission competition on the gridiron. I remember vividly remain a mystery “til Kingdom come.” As one come,
trips or to complete our current Student Center renovation program. those hot August days in Charleston when our book that I read several years ago describes it, a
high school team (Fort Johnson and later James biography of my life could be entitled: Adventures ...treated like family from
Thankfully, a small number of alumni, parents of students, CUMC members and Island) would practice early in the morning and in Missing the Point.
late in the afternoon prior to the start of the day one,
others support this ministry monthly. While one-time gifts are always a huge bless- 195-A Old Greenville Highway school year. After three weeks of battling the Since the beginning of time, we human beings
ing no matter the size, this monthly support allows me to plan more effectively, Clemson, SC 29631 have struggled with being distracted, with not
heat, humidity and constant contact, we felt like
being able to see the forest for the trees, with ...challenged to grow into
especially with respect to staffing. we were ready to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers!
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missing the point. Adam and Eve, Abraham and faithful disciples of
Like the CU football team, Jad Taylor and I have Sarah, the Israelites, Jesus’ disciples and the
As the new academic year approaches, I hope that you will consider becoming a started our own “theological” two-a-days in antici- earliest churches all had a difficult time keeping Jesus,
monthly supporter of CW. Thanks once again for all of your support - both financial 864 654-4547 • phone pation of another season of intense competition God’s Big Picture in mind. And what might that
and otherwise. Jad and I could not do much of anything without your help! 864 654-6540 • fax on the spiritual playing field of Clemson. We’ve Big Picture be? We are created by a God who desires ...and encouraged to love
been doing Bible sword drills and playing theolog- our love and devotion through our loving one another.
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ical Jeopardy for at least four hours each morning. It is stated many different ways in Scripture, God and neighbor in
In the afternoons, we have our “Debate of the but Micah’s is one of my favorite. What does
www.clemsonwesley.com Day” sessions where, for two hours, we grind it mean to be a child of God, the prophet asks? concrete ways.
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Three Special Women
Throughout the Bible, women have always played a crucial role in the
unfolding story of God’s people. Some scholars have argued that both
the financing of Jesus’ ministry (Lk 8:1-3) and the later expansion of the
church across the Mediterrean region can be attributed to one primary
factor: the generosity of women. The same could be said for CW over
the years.Year after year students have been blessed by the care, nurture
and counsel of many wonderful women. This fall the CW community
will once again be blessed by the weekly contributions of three women:
Susan Fagan, Candace Leuck and Janice Lanham.
The daughter of a Baptist minister, Susan Fa-
gan has been caring officially and unofficially
for students for decades. She and her husband
Charles have opened their home to hundreds
of students over the years, “adopting” many
of them for a lifetime. While Susan recently
retired from the Redfern Health Center, she
continues her outreach to students through
CW and other groups.
Several years ago Candace Leuck sent Lane
Susan Fagan
an email inquiring about how she might be able
to serve...and she’s been serving ever since!
Candace, a CPA and professor of Accounting
at CU, is chair of he CUMC Campus Ministry
Team and also serves on the CW Board. A fix-
ture on Sunday night, Candace has also joined
us on Fall Retreat and the Spring Break trip to
the Bahamas in recent years.
A native of Greenville, Janice Lanham has
become an integral part of the CW community
over the last few years. A professor of Nurs-
ing at CU, Janice gives oversight to the CU
Gospel Choir, a group for which she served Candace Leuck
as Director during her undergraduate days at
Clemson. In the coming year, Janice will serve
as CW’s Faculty Advisor and Co-Team Leader
of the Spring Break trip to the Bahamas, roles
that she has filled in substance if not form over
the past year.
“I am so indebted to these three amazing
women,” notes Lane. “Not only do they offer
support and wisdom for me, but they all have
opened up their hearts, lives and homes for so
many students. Our students just love them!
It is folks like these that have always made CW
a special place over the years.”
Janice Lanhan
CW-CUMC Alums to Gather Homecoming Weekend
CW is once again sponsoring several alumni events this fall, including
a post-game drop-in on October 31 after the Coastal Carolina football
game. After the game, plan on heading over to Cox Plaza (between the
Union and Brackett) to see some old and make some new friends.
Other events will also be planned throughout the weekend. For more
info, join the “Clemson Wesley/CUMC Alumni” group on Facebook
or email Heather Cox at hlcox@alumni.clemson.edu.
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Reflections from Jad New Leaders This Fall Welcome Back
It seems that at this
Three years ago CW implemented a new staffing structure that involved the hiring of four up-
perclassmen in Program Staff roles to assist with day-to-day administrative and planning respon-
Cookout
time of year, things sibilities. Two years ago, CW created the Joel Team, a 20+ member student leadership group that Sunday, 8/23 @ 5:30 - 7pm
are always on the “up.” meets several times a year to shape the greater vision and direction of CW. This fall Katherine Baby Bowman
Parents are “gearing up” Cragon, Justin Galloway, Laura-Allen Kerlin and MelissaWhitson will be serve as Program Staff (between Lever and Hendrix)
to send their children and Bryan Galloway as Chair of the Joel Team.
Enjoy some great food while hanging out
off. The football team A Biosystems Engineering major from Huntsville, with old friends and meeting new ones.
is “warming up” for a AL, Katherine Cragon has brightened the
rousing season of ACC Clemson campus with her smile since arriving
football. Families are three years ago. “As a senior it is my hope that I
will continue to strengthen my relaionship with
Overnight to ATL
“wrapping up” those Friday, 8/28 - Saturday, 8/29
God and be intentional about investing my time
precious final moments
in friends and not only school,” Katherine shared. CW is headed to Atlanta for a
of vacations. Students “I hope that every new student who steps into our
are “staying up” all night of Contra Dancing in De-
community will be challenged to grow in their catur on Friday night followed by
hours of the night until faith as much as I have the past three years.”
Katherine Cragon a day at Six Flags the next day.
summer freedom runs We’ll return to Clemson around
dry and they move up Justin Galloway was born and raised not far
from Clemson in Easley. A lover of the outdoors dinner time on Saturday night.
in school. The general Cost of $25 covers two meals, a
and long-time camp counselor at Asbury Hills
buzz in Clemson and t-shirt, transportation and admission to Six Flags. NOW is the time
Camp, Justin, a senior Chemical Engineering
all-around is on the up major, is one of the many humble servant-leaders to sign up. Email Lane at glaze@clemson.edu with questions and to
and up. register. As always, invite a friend or two!
who have called CW home over the years. “Com-
All of this “up-ness” ing into a new year of school, especially freshman
proves to be quite a year, is always a little bit frightening and exciting,” 1st Evensong of the Year
Sabbath anyone? noted Justin. “This year I am looking forward to Sunday, 8/30 @ 6:30 pm
strong, driving force
in each of our lives. Do welcoming everyone in the same way that I was
Justin Galloway welcomed, like a new family member.”
you feel this like I do? There is this sense that we must shake off our
summertime relaxation and “shape up” for what this new season brings. Laura-Allen Kerlin, a senior Communications
I’d be willing to argue that this trend is most fully embodied in that of major, has been active in CW since her first se-
a shiny new college freshman. mester and served as Chair of the Joel Team last
year. A native of the New Orleans area, Laura-
“A sky diving club you say? Offering free pizza?Why, of course I’ll join! Allen brings an excitement and energy to CW
Nine intramural sports teams? Playing three hours each night? I’d be a that is infectious. “I am so excited about this year
fool to miss out! Wait Mom, what is this strange ‘no’ word you speak and the opportunity to strengthen old friendships
of? I’m here to experience everything, all the time.” and to make new ones. This year is shaping up to
Through these very situations I saw how God began whispering for me be a great one with exciting trips and retreats,
football, and missions together both in Clemson
to slow down. Psalm 46:10 implores us to “be still” even while the rest
Laura-Allen Kerlin and outside!” exclaimed Laura-Allen.
of the earth teems with activity.Through these events and words, God CW’s first weekly gathering, Evensong, will take place Sunday, 8/30 at
sparked my interest in pursuing a regular Sabbath, or time of ceasing After studying abroad in Spain last semester, Me- Clemson UMC. Come enjoy a home-cooked meal followed by a time
(even from my oft-worshiped cell phone). God seemed to be saying lissa Whitson returns to Clemson for her last of student-led, student-oriented worship. For directions or a ride, go
that I was actually not important enough to spend a day devoted to year this fall. A Language and International Health to www.clemsonwesley.com. As always, everyone is welcome!
Him. What an incredibly humbling realization! major, Melissa, from Conyers, GA, is known for
her sharp wit and caring heart. “Returning to
My prayer for all of you in this joyously “up”-filled time is that you Clemson after a semester abroad is something
Fall Retreat
begin to examine this question: Are you called to be “swept up” in all Friday, 10/9 - Tue, 10/13
I’ve been looking forward to all summer,” offered
the world has to offer or to simply slow down and spend time with Melissa. “I am especially excited about making this CW’s fall retreat this year will take place over CU’s fall break in Oc-
Him who made it all and certainly made it good? year one of the most memorable and enjoyable tober. We’ll head to West Virginia for a long weekend of fellowship
of my time in Clemson, and it’s always more fun and service in the beautiful Appalachian mountains. We plan to devote
with new faces and new friends. I can’t wait for one day to retreat, one day to mission and one day to rafting down the
www.clemsonwesley.com Melissa Whitson Lower New River.
it to begin!”
This is always one of
Bryan Galloway, a senior Biological Sciences
major from Summerville has made a huge impact
the most memora-
ble weekends of the
on CW during his three years at Clemson. As fall when life-long
Chair of the Joel Team, Bryan “is really looking friendships are often
forward to reconnecting with my old friends and first formed.
meeting all of the new people who are coming
into the family of ClemsonWesley When I started Email Lane at
my freshman year, I didn’t even know that CW glaze@clemson.edu
existed until a friend invited me one Sunday night. with questions and
to register.
I found a place of true community and fellowship
Lake Junaluska - Fall 2002 Dinner at Louis Henry’s - late 1990s Bryan Galloway and some of my best friends at CW.” Fall Retreat - October 2009
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