Faith and Church Vitality

Opportunities to Serve

Connect with a "Fredrikson Club"

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Affinity based clubs which are student lead, staff monitored and community mentored. Any OU student is eligible to join.

Clubs can be non-profit or for-profit structured and may also work in conjunction with student affairs and student senate initiatives

Featured Clubs (Show and tell).

Wrestling for Hope-Gabe McDuffie

Watch Cookie Club in Action!

 

     

              Also...'Town&Gown' Club is seeking members!

Email Campus.ministries@ottawa.edu if you are interested:>)

 

Come work...come play...come pray!

FEATURED LISTING:

Pastor Travis Ball and FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Parsons, KS (about 2hours from Ottawa).

The church is currently looking an associate or OU Intern for a role  working with youth (on a part time basis).

We are hoping to get a positional description---in the meantime, inquire to  info@parsonsfbc.com or a call to (620) 421-6100 during the M-TH hours of  8am-12pm or 1pm-5pm  

Job Description

Internship Description

Other January Listings for OUKS students include:

Affinity Volunteers (2 frail and elderly connections).

Internships (2 paid, church youth leaders needed).

Part-time Holiday Employment (3 positions posted).

Honey doers (5 volunteer tasks and 3 stipend task).

Stop by the campus ministries office or email Chaplain John if you are interested!

  PAID Opportunities: 

FBC McPherson is looking for a fulltime Youth Pastor...

email campus.ministries@ottawa.edu

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FBC Parsons is looking for a parttime Youth Pastor...

email info@parsonsfbc.com

Camp (Partner) Leaders and Staff...Recruiting NOW:

SALT program - Greenlake Conference Center (this is Wisconsin)---https://glcc.org/salt.html The program recruiter is MattBecker@glcc.org
 
Kodiak has spots for College Youth Leaders (this is Alaska).  The lead family that approached me are retired alums from the AZ (Phoenix grads). Here is a good video  https://youtu.be/u6rt7MQfxlk  there website is  https://www.kodiakbaptistmission.org/
 
https://youthfront.com/  YouthFront Camp, near KC (we had a student serve there last summer and they hope we have another student interested in Ministry opportunity next time.  (Katie) k.mussat@youthfron.com  is the contact person
 
and our ABCCR partner camp (in Ks) https://whitememorialcamp.com/jobs/
 

Click the link to learn more

 

Prayer requests for this week's chapels:

Requests need to be received by this coming Tuesday for our Thursday video Broadcast.

Greetings and blessings. We are three weeks into our Lenten journeying together. We conjoin again, in same-time and in the Ottawa Spirit, to bring our collective voices to your heavenly alter…And so we pray…  

Continued healing for a friend who is battling cancer.

God give strength to my sister who was in a toxic relationship.

Help me be successful with my final project so I can graduate.

Please pray for my boyfriend who is dealing with a bad case of depression.

Help my roommate get along better with her family.

Hope and healing for a friend and his family as he heals from a long transplant.

Increase my patience and understanding as I deal with my brothers moods.

Strength for a good friend who is starting radiation treatments.

Jesus, help me as I am feeling lonely and lost.

Thank you for helping us to find our apartment.

Please give me calm as I deal with school, life and the noise from the net.

For rapid healing for 2 teammates recovering from surgeries.

Please keep me motivated with my team and my coach.

Grant grace and strength to those impacted by war in Ukraine.

Help me as I deal with a shortfall of funds.

For my best friend in highschool as he faces some tough choices

For my parents as they both deal with some health problems. 

Heavenly Father.  Hear these prayers and those hidden in our hearts.  You call us to be your voice in this world--may we not stay silent. You call us to be your hands in this world--may we be brave and bold. As the Lenten Season continues fuel a renewed hunger in us... for grace,  fortitude and constancy. Boost our stamina and resolve to fully commit to your teachings. Help us fully embrace our part in next chapters of your divine plan, long after Lenten journeying leads us to the Easter miracle.  

NOTE:

We need help and support with additional Triduum chapels (Thurday, Friday and Saturday before Easter Sunday chapel.  Prayer requests can be offered there, as the Spirit moves you:>) Contact Chaplain John.

 

We need you!

 
 

Contact Numbers

OU Faith Programming and Contacts

Church Relations  (Advancement) 

(785) 248-2334                           

Center for Faith and Church Vitality

(Atkinson Basement)  (785) 248-2575

Campus Ministries  (Fredrikson Chapel) 

(785) 248-2397

T.A.U. (Keith) and Chaplain (John) 

(785) 248-2578

University Wide Theatre 

(623) 278-5922

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OUT--Thank you to all who participated!

 

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Fredrikson Student Clubs

"We would love to have you join in the work and play!"  Student Leaders for this semester are still needed*.  Click on the links to find out more information or volunteer. 

 * Fredrikson Clubs (this are funded through grants and donations and require the interest from at least 3 students.  If a club is more than 3 years old, it may convert to a permeant club, under support and supervision of  the Student Activities Office.

Community of Prayer              Proctor (Lead Student) Needed   Facebook Page    Webpage      Sponsor:  John Holzhüter     

History Club      (University Wide)        Club President , Blake Ermis      Proctor  Fredrikson GA   Sponsor:  John Holzhüter      Facebook Page     Webpage     

International&Exchange Connection (University Wide)        Club President Ashan Jordan     Sponsor  Wynndee Lee   Proctor:  John Holzhüter     Facebook Page

Paisano's Club (University Wide)    Club President Needed!     Sponsor:  John Holzhüter     Community Host:  Academy of TaiQi 

Theatre Club  KS) Club President, Jessa Greuter      Facebook Page    Webpage      Sponsor:  John Holzhüter   

Theatre Club  AZ)  Facebook Page

Campus Ministries   Club President, J.C. Swartz         Facebook Page                Webpage      Sponsor:  John Holzhüter     

Educator's Cadre                      Fredrikson Ambassador Needed!  Webpage            Sponsor:  Amy Hogan       PE Coordinator:      NEEDED

Connect with Chaplain John    Request prayers or set up a meeting... 

Partnership Events

ABC Mission Summit               Fredrikson Ambassador Needed!       Facebook Page    Coordinator  Sponsor: Janet Peters, VP of Advancement           Host: ABC-USA 

Festival of Young Preachers   Facebook Page  Sponsor: John Holzhüter     Host: ABC-USA

Opportunities

Caregivers Network               Fredrikson Ambassador Needed!              Webpage              Sponsor:  John Holzhüter   Host: ECKAA 

HomeTeam (community-student connections) Proctor Needed(Lead Student)= Fredrikson GA

  Sponsors:  John Holzhüter  and Wynndee Lee   Lead  Host: The Winter Center 

HeavenlyHosts                                   Proctor (Lead Student)+Fredrikson GA

 Sponsor:  John Holzhüter     Host: The Winter Center   Sponsors:  John Holzhüter  and Wynndee Lee   Lead  Host: The Winter Center

Indigenous People's Cultural Club    Sponsor:  TBD             Rodgers  (This is now a student activity club!)

Justice Café   Facebook Page    Sponsor:  John Holzhüter    Host:Intercommunity Peace & JusticeCenter                     

Sunday Clubs      Sponsor:  John Holzhüter   

T.G.i.F. (Together, Grieving in Fellowship)   Webpage     Sponsor: JoAnne Gibson Lucas

Disaster Relief                        Fredrikson Ambassador Needed! Sponsor:  John Holzhüter        Website           Host: The Winter Center 

Elves and Angels                       Proctor (Lead Student) Needed    Facebook Page     Webpage      Sponsor:  John Holzhüter      Proctor 

Exemplars (RoleModels & Mentors)       Proctor (Lead Student) Needed    Sponsor: John Holzhüter     Proctor

Finishing School                       Proctor (Lead Student) Needed    Sponsor: Donald Anderson  Trainer: John Holzhüter    Proctor

Women's Self Defense OU Sponsor:  John Holzhüter   Community Sponsor Ottawa Academy of TQ

Student Activities and Student Senate Sponsored Clubs  (Braves)

Phone: 785-248-2401 | karlie.oller@ottawa.edu

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Archery Club is dedicated to the education and enjoyment of archery.

Be Brave was established to cultivate Agents of Change within the Ottawa University community. The purpose is to 1) Critically examine social issues impacting college students; 2) Develop resources to educate, empower, and assist members of the Ottawa Community; 3) Promote personal responsibility and ownership in situations where it is important to take action; 4) Advocate respect, kindness, and healthy interactions.

Biology Club increases interest in the field of biology through discussion of relevant topics and taking field trips to educate participants, at the same time raising awareness in the community.

Black Student Union unites OU students, increases awareness of Black culture, and supports Black students. The group plans activities to promote diversity, friendship, and understanding.

Champions of Character encourages the exercise of sportsmanship and integrity in OU athletics.

Campus Activities Board (CAB) plans activities to develop a well-rounded social, educational, and multi-cultural environment for OU students, faculty, and staff.

DECA helps members increase their leadership abilities through resources provided by DECA, Inc. The organization also provides a real world experience through competitive events, projects, and community service as well as connections to DECA Inc.’s wide range of partner corporations.

Diversity Activities Board facilitates a shared knowledge of diversity and cultural competency on the Ottawa Campus and in the Ottawa Community.

Hungry for Change encourages students, faculty, and the community to join the fight against domestic and global hunger through service and programming that highlight OU’s vision and goals.

Math Club provides a social outlet for intellectual members studying and/or relatively interested in mathematics.

Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is a national organization for students interested in public relations and communications. Membership will help students from all fields enhance their education, broader their networks, and launch their careers.

Student Government represents the students’ voice to the faculty and administration. The membership of the Student Government is comprised of a total of 12 senators and a four member executive team. The Student Government President serves as the liaison among faculty, administrators, and students.

The Student Government meets regularly to discuss and take action on issues facing OU students. Members work in a committee format to serve the interest of all OU students.

Student Welcoming and Affirming Network (SWAAN) works to enhance the cultural and social climate at Ottawa University and to improve and enrich the lives of those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning (LGBTQ), and straight allies of the community by organizing successful educational, social, outreach, advocacy, and cultural programs and serving as an effective supportive environment for these programs and the organization’s targeted populations.

The Whole Earth Club provides opportunities for cross-cultural experiences on campus and at the same time to promote closer relationships between all students. The club is open to any student, faculty, or staff member of Ottawa University.

Volunteer Services: Many individuals and organizations benefit from OU students who give of their time. The OU campus encourages students to apply their faith through involvement in service opportunities; thus, they are found working with Boy and Girl Scout troops, Big Brothers and Big Sisters organizations, social agencies, nursing homes, churches, etc.