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"Just Shutup Already!"

Picture yourself sitting down with a friend and just opening yourself up to them, sharing personal things about yourself, your past, about how you wish you had a better relationship with your parents and how you wished that people knew the real you…then picture yourself in the middle of your most personal thought looking up only to find your friend texting.

Open Mic Night

Last Monday the Warehouse was packed for Open Mic Night, as a highly talented line-up of ten students showcased their talents in music, drama and poetry.

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2012 Spring Break Service Trip: Joplin

On May 22, 2011, a deadly tornado hit Joplin, Missouri that stretched a mile wide and completely destroyed a quarter of the city.

Christmas Auction!

Most of us have never gone into the Christmas Season wondering if we were going to get any gifts this year. But unfortunately, due to their circumstances, there are many families who cannot afford to buy their kids presents every year or have a big Christmas meal.

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"You are More"

Last Monday we finished the series, "If you really knew me," which challenged us to think through who we really are compared to the image we put out for other people to see. We recognized that it's really hard to be honest with other people because when we are honest with others then we have to be honest about our messes in our lives as well.