The Public Health Christian Fellowship at JHSPH

Dear PHCF, It's the second week of term and everyone seems to be getting used to the rhythm of school again, but let us not forget to pray without ceasing for our community and our country. Love the sojourner, therefore, for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt. (Deuteronomy 10:19) Yes, this verse is specific to Israel thousands of years ago, but it still speaks to us with great spiritual power today, and in turn, informs our understanding of how to treat those different from us. Even now, Christians are sojourners on earth until we arrive to our ultimate home with Christ in heaven. So, while we are still alive on earth, let us find ways to love the sojourner so as to reflect God's incredible love for us. Worldrelief has issued a statement here: https://www.worldrelief.org/blog/a-call-to-prayer Some announcements: General PHCF spring schedule [put this in your calendar!] Conference on Christian Faith, Reason, and Vocation 2/18 at Homewood campus CCIH: scholarship deadli

Dear PHCF, Welcome back! It is so exciting to see the school so full again as third term begins. A verse to meditate on this morning as we consider fresh starts in this new year: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. (2 Cor 5:17). What a joy to trust that because of Jesus we are made new (not through any of our own efforts) and that he has prepared in advance good works for us to do! May his Spirit equip you today, more than ever, to be his hands and feet in your classes and workplaces. Some announcements: General PHCF spring schedule [put this in your calendar!] Conference on Christian Faith, Reason, and Vocation Feb 18 at Homewood campus CCIH: abstract deadline today, scholarship deadline Feb 6 If you like to ponder how Christianity impacts various spheres of life, contribute to the new journal The Hopkins Dialectic by writing/editing an article! DC Dip: service learning with graduate Intervarsity 1. Genera

Dear PHCF, Intersession brings new friends (and old) to JHSPH this cold January Tuesday! Borrowing from Donald Whitney, here's a question to mull on at the start of a new year - an "ideal time to stop, look up, and get our bearings": What’s the most humanly impossible thing you will ask God to do this year? Perhaps Psalm 23 will inspire you in your seeking His face this morning: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want... General schedule : Please join us at any of all of our recurring gatherings this spring: - Weekly lunch meetings on Wednesdays * at 12:15pm in Room W2300** *moved from Thursday by popular demand **W2300 is in the hidden hallway of 2nd floor: go to the atrium next to W2008; the hallway with W2300 is next to the copy machine - Small group on Mondays at 7:30pm in the 929 Apartments (contact Mary and Esther ) - Small group on Saturdays at 11am in Upper Fells (contact Teresa ) - Writing Accountability Group (i.e. study group) on Fridays at 4pm in Room W2303

Happy New Year! An exciting event is coming up... PHCF, along with other Christian groups at Hopkins, will be hosting the Symposium on Christian Faith, Reason, and Vocation on Saturday February 18 at the Homewood campus. This is a great chance to fellowship with students, alumni, and faculty from across the Hopkins campuses and explore the day's theme! The event will include a keynote talk, "Faith and Science: Conflict, Coexistence, or Cooperation", by JHU history of science professor Lawrence Principe, as well as a networking lunch (free lunch!) and breakout panels consisting of alumni and faculty exploring the symposium theme in different arenas such as public health, humanities, or science & technology. You can RSVP for the event here: 832society.com/symposium , and please pass this along to friends! All are welcome: students, staff, faculty, alumni, friends, or family!

Dear PHCF, How oddly quiet the School of Public Health is, while so many are away for winter break! But for those of you who are here at JHMI, you're welcome to join us at any/all of our gatherings: - Weekly lunch meetings on Thursdays (room E5037 Jan 5 and 12; room E2527 thereafter). - Small group on Saturdays at 11am in Upper Fells (contact Teresa ) - Small group on Mondays at 7:30pm in the 929 Apartments (contact Mary and Esther ). - Writing Accountability Group (i.e. a study group) on Fridays 4pm in Room W2303. [For all events, you can access our Google Calendar here!] You are also invited to the Symposium on Christian Faith, Reason, and Vocation on Saturday February 18 at the Homewood campus: RSVP at 832society.com/symposium -- it will be a great time to fellowship, network, and learn from students, alumni, and faculty from across the Hopkins campuses. (Lunch provided.) As a reminder, two upcoming deadlines: 1. Paid internship opportunity -- the Joint Learning Initiative i