Looking back on my four years in college, they may have the peak of feeling the cultural pressure to do the opposite of putting others interests before my own. Get into the best school. Make the grade at any cost. Pad the resume. Nail the interview. Graduate at the top of the class. Get the job. Get into the best grad school. These only a few examples of the voices that I heard during school that encouraged me to “look out for Number One”, me.

Yet, despite the appeal of these pursuits, I know that the average college student wants to believe that their purpose in life is bigger than being on the track to health, wealth, and power. But even in my attempts to “make a difference in the world”, I found that I was only trying to appease my guilt or build my reputation.

The humility that Paul calls us to in Philippians 2 is truly counter-cultural. He points out that Jesus was a humble servant even to the point of death. There was no recognition or praise from men. In fact, he was mocked up until the last moments of his life. He served others out of obedience toward God and for sake of others. Jesus never “looked out for Number One.”

On your campus, where everyone is trying to get ahead, what if you put the interests of others before your own in the manner of Jesus? It would be transforming.

To welcome you all back to school, The Journey:College is throwing a Kickoff Barbeque. There will be tasty food, fun games, and plenty of time to hang out with old or new friends. Also, if you are a new student in the St. Louis area or just starting to check the Journey, come meet with some of the other students who attend the church.

If that isn't enough reason to come, the food will be FREE!

The BBQ will be at the West Picnic Site in Tower Grove following the 11:15 service (about 12:30 PM) on Sunday, September 2nd. That is Labor Day weekend, another reason to celebrate! So, walk over from the Tower Grove campus or drive from West County for a free meal and great hang out time together!

For more details, check this page out

PS- Vegetarian food will be available.

From 64/40 East:

Exit on Big Bend Blvd. North, take a right on Forsyth and a left at the first stoplight after that (Olympian Way).

From 64/40 West:

Exit on Bellevue Ave. and take a left, take a left on Clayton Rd., take a right on Big Bend Blvd., then take a right on Forsyth and a left at the first stoplight after that (Olympian Way).

From 170 South:

Exit on Forest Park Pkwy., turn left on Big Bend Blvd., take a left on Forsyth, and a left at the first stoplight after that (Olympian Way).

ALSO, come with an empty stomach. We will be going to grab a bite following the game. See you there tomorrow at 7 PM!

Fair St. Louis is the biggest outdoor festival in St. Louis all year that includes booths with food from local resturants, a FREE concert, and a fantastic fireworks display. This year Lifehouse and The Goo Goo Dolls will be headlining the main stage starting at 7 PM. Their act will be followed by an patriotic display of fireworks.

Join us on July 3rd at Hanley Rd. Church at 5:30 PM. We will hop on the MetroLink in Clayton and adventure to the Arch together for Fair St. Louis.  To RSVP (optional) or ask a question, email me at mduncan@jourmeyon.net.  

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Here is a map to the field: (If you are coming from 40 West exit at Clayton Rd. If you are coming from coming from 40 East exit at Bellevue, take a left and then another left at Clayton. There is a parking lot off of Clayton in between Seminary Rd. and St. Rita Ave. We will be meeting there.)