Sun, 13 May 2012 10:28:37 -0800WeeblyWed, 04 Apr 2012 11:17:45 -0800http://www.illininavs.org/3/post/2012/04/april-4-2012.htmlEverybody,

Clean and quick:  Nav announcements.  Timothy Team RSVP info below!

(1) NavNight -- worship and Bible teaching.  Norm will continue our series in 2 Peter--  8:30-10 PM on Thurs night in Huff 112

(2) Ultimate! Frisbee - Fridy on the South Qud from 3:30-5 PM.  Not leaving for Easter?  Enjoy a friendly game!  All skill levels welcome.
(3) Timothy Team.  Starting next Monday, 5-7pm!  All Freshmen and Sophomores in the Illini Navs are invited to take part in the Timothy Team, a four-week foundational training course that will help you take the next step in discipleship. We'll meet from 5-7 PM on Monday nights, starting on April 9th at Twin City Bible Church (in the youth building- 807 W Indiana, Urbana). Dinner and materials will be provided. Each week, we'll focus on one foundational ministry skill and one core distinctive of the Navs.Since dinner is being served, you must RSVP here.  Simply type your name in and click submit.

(4) Threads of Hope Fundraiser.  Sign up for a shift or two to help the Navs sell friendship bracelets on the Quad on Friday the 13th. (a week from Friday), anytime from 10:30AM -3 PM. The proceeds help support women and children in the Philippines AND boys and girls in the Illini Navs. This is the best fundraiser you'll ever volunteer for! How do you sign up? Click the link below ... right now:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnyF3IfFKnwKdG5tMHVRVEJkaE1RNkE5ZGJfakhOeFE&authkey=CN3xxMAK&authkey=CN3xxMAK#gid=0

In other news:  Reading Day Eve is less than a month away!  You be asking yourself, "What is Reading Day Eve?"  or "How am I supposed to speak in italics?"  Stay tuned for the answer!  (at least to the first question). ]]>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:43:07 -0800http://www.illininavs.org/3/post/2012/03/march-14-20121.htmlNavNight :: Thurs @ 8:30PM :: Huff Hall 112
Join us as we worship the Lord and continue our Bible teaching series through 2 Peter. (We'll be in chapter 2 this week.) Leaving early for Spring Break? You can find the message online at illiniNavs.org ... after Thursday night.

THREADS OF HOPE :: Fri, Mar 30th :: Quad
Keep your eyes open for the upcoming Threads of Hope fundraiser on the Quad. Nav students will be signing up for table shifts to sell colorful friendship bracelets, handmade in the Philippines. 60% of the proceeds from each sale go to support the women and children who make them in Puerta Galera, The Philippines. (40% stays with the Illini Navs as a fundraiser.) 

TIMOTHY TEAM :: begins Mon, April 9th
Watch out for more information after Spring Break about the start up of our Timothy Team. For four weeks in April, Freshmen and Sophomores are invited to gather with their peers and The Illini Nav staff to take the next step in discipleship. Each week, we'll focus on one core area of walking with the Lord and ministering to others, including a practical follow-through assignment. And dinner is included!

That's all. Now, go outside and enjoy the weather. (A good warm-up for Spring Break.) 
]]>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:15:27 -0800http://www.illininavs.org/3/post/2012/02/nav-news-22212.htmlTHURSDAY :: 8:30-10PM :: Huff Hall 112
Join us for NavNight, with worship and Bible teaching. Noah Haas will be kicking off our series in 2 Peter, so you might want to read chapter one sometime between now and then.

FRI-SUN :: Camp Warren (Decatur, IL)
The Illini Navs Spring Retreat. Fellowship, worship, Bible teaching, and overall goodness. The cost is $55! You can still register ... yes ... you.   Sign up NOW if you haven't already. 

THURSDAY (Mar 8) ::  Veritas Forum
NavNight will be moving on Thursday, March 8 to the ARC (MP Rm 6), where we'll be joining forces with many other campus organizations for The Veritas Forum, featuring Peter Kreeft. You can find out more about this forum at http://www.veritas.org/Campus/Schedule.aspx?cid=92
]]>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:37:27 -0800http://www.illininavs.org/3/post/2012/02/nav-news-2162012.htmlTHURSDAY :: 8:30-10PM :: Huff Hall 112
Join us for NavNight, with worship and Bible teaching. Jerry Bridges -- Navigators staff, author, and Bible teacher -- will be teaching about the greatness of God from Isaiah 40. Some of your Christians friends might have an interest in hearing this message (or this man), so ask them to come with you. 

*After NavNight, we will have a brief informational meeting for all of you who plan to serve at "An Evening With the Illini Navigators". Please plan to stay for 15 minutes after NavNight!

SATURDAY (Feb 18) :: 7PM :: Twin City Bible Church
"An Evening With the Illini Navigators" featuring Jerry Bridges. There's still room to join us as a volunteer for this annual benefit evening, and there's still room for more friends and family to join us. 

*If there's someone in your family who would benefit from attending this ... benefit ... send them a brief email and encourage them to register at evening.illiniNavs.org! 

FRI-SUN (Feb 24-25) :: Camp Warren (Decatur, IL)
The Illini Navs Spring Retreat. Fellowship, worship, Bible teaching, and overall goodness. The cost is $55! Register by 5 PM on Thursday and you'll be entered into a drawing to go at a reduced rate. (One person will go to the retreat for a dollar!)  Register here!
]]>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:27:09 -0800http://www.illininavs.org/3/post/2012/02/nav-news-2912.htmlTHURSDAY::8:30-10PM::Huff Hall 112
Join us at NavNight for a time for worship and Bible teaching. Norm and Katie Hubbard will be teaching on "Marriage". (Seriously. In a college ministry. Tonight.) You'll also get to hear some of the biggest news we've rolled out in the Illini Navigators in ... a long time. 

SATURDAY (Feb 18)::7PM::Twin City Bible Church
"An Evening With the Illini Navigators" featuring author and Bible teacher, Jerry Bridges. If you haven't already signed up to help at this annual benefit event , it's not too late. Sign up to volunteer online at evening.illiniNavs.org/students.html -- we need your help. (Everyone who volunteers needs to come in "uniform" -- an Illini Navs t-shirt. They'll be clearance priced at $6.99 during the month of February, so get yours at NavNight this week!)

FRI-SUN (Feb 24-25)::Camp Warren (Decatur, IL)
The Illini Navs Spring Retreat. Mark it on your calendars, and join us for this weekend of fellowship, worship, Bible teaching, and overall goodness. The cost is $55, but those who register online at www.illiniNavs.org/retreat.html before next NavNight (Feb 16) will be entered into a drawing to go for a discounted rate! (The drawing will be explained tonight!)

SPRING HILL?
Are you interested in going deep with God and others during three memorable weeks at Spring Hill Camp in Seymour, IN. Join Nav students and staff (like Noah and Katie Haas ... and Ellie!) from around the region for a summer training program filled with intense fun, growth, and outreach. Dates? May 13-June 2, 2012. Apply now at springhill.inavs.org or see Noah Haas for more information. 
]]>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:20:07 -0800http://www.illininavs.org/3/post/2012/02/the-latest-news-info-for-the-illini-navs.htmlTHIS THURSDAY::7-8PM::Huff Hall 209
Spring Hill Shazaam. Come learn more about the Navigators Spring Hill Summer Training Program from students and staff who have been there and benefited from the program. Everyone is welcome (especially you).

THIS THURSDAY::8:30-10PM::Huff Hall 112
Join us at NavNight for a time for worship and Bible teaching. Norm will be teaching on "Worship".

SATURDAY (Feb 18)::7PM::Twin City Bible Church
"An Evening With the Illini Navigators" featuring author and Bible teacher, Jerry Bridges. It's our annual benefit event , and we need your help. Sign up to volunteer online at evening.illiniNavs.org/students.html -- we need your help with Room setup, Kitchen crew,Child Care, and more! (Everyone who volunteers needs to come in "uniform" -- an Illini Navs t-shirt. They'll be clearance priced at $6.99 during the month of February, so get yours at NavNight this week!)

FRI-SUN (Feb 24-25)::Camp Warren (Decatur, IL)
The Illini Navs Spring Retreat. Mark it on your calendars, and join us for this weekend of fellowship, worship, Bible teaching, and overall goodness. The cost is $55, but those who register online at illiniNavs.org before Feb 16 get a chance at a discount!

ZAMBIA?
Are you interested in serving the Lord overseas this summer? See Norman for more information about the missions trip headed for Lusaka, Zambia in June!

SPRING HILL?
Are you interested in going deep with God and others during three memorable weeks at Spring Hill Camp in Seymour, IN. Join Nav students and staff from around the region for a summer training program filled with intense fun, growth, and outreach. Dates? May 13-June 2, 2012. Apply now at springhill.inavs.org or see Noah Haas for more information. 
]]>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:20:48 -0800http://www.illininavs.org/3/post/2012/01/dont-miss-out-on-lots-of-great-nav-events-and-opportunities.htmlTHIS THURSDAY::8:30-10PM::Huff Hall 112
Join us at NavNight for a time for worship and Bible teaching. Norm will be teaching on the principle of "Generations" in the New Testament.

SATURDAY (Jan 28)::10a-12p::Korinne's Apt
Mugs and Muffins for the ladies. Mark it on your calendar, and join the ladies of the Illini Navs for this morning of fellowship and food. Bring a mug and $1 (for muffins) to Korinne's place (58 E Daniel Apt 4a)

THURSDAY (Feb 2)::7PM::Huff Hall 209 (near the elevators in the SE corner of Huff). 
Spring Hill Shazaam. Come learn more about the Navigators Spring Hill Summer Training Program from students and staff who have been there and benefited from the program. Note the new time and location for next week's meeting!

SATURDAY (Feb 18)::7PM::Twin City Bible Church
"An Evening With the Illini Navigators" featuring author and Bible teacher, Jerry Bridges. Plan to join us for this annual benefit evening, and spread the word to relatives and friends who are concerned about our campus and our ministry. We'll spotlight ways that God is working through our lives at Illinois, and we'll hear from renowned Bible teacher, Jerry Bridges. Sign up to volunteer online atevening.illiniNavs.org/students.html -- we need help with Room setup, Kitchen crew, Child care (preschool), Child care (elementary), and more!

FRI-SUN (Feb 24-25)::Camp Warren (Decatur, IL)
The Illini Navs Spring Retreat. Mark it on your calendars (in pen), and join us for this weekend of fellowship, worship, Bible teaching, and overall goodness. The cost is $55, but those who register online at illiniNavs.org before Feb 16 get a chance at a discount!

ZAMBIA?
Are you interested in serving the Lord overseas this summer? See Norman for more information about the missions trip headed for Lusaka, Zambia in June!

SPRING HILL?
Are you interested in going deep with God and others during three memorable weeks at Spring Hill Camp in Seymour, IN. Join Nav students and staff from around the region for a summer training program filled with intense fun, growth, and outreach. Dates? May 13-June 2, 2012. Apply now at springhill.inavs.org or see Noah Haas for more information. (And go to the Spring Hill Shazaam on Thurs, Feb 2!)
]]>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:54:05 -0800http://www.illininavs.org/3/post/2012/01/first-post.htmlThe Illini Navs this week ... and BEYOND:

THURSDAY::8:30-10PM::Huff Hall 112Join us for our kickoff Nav Night a time for worship and Bible teaching. Are there friends in your life who might welcome the chance to check out a ministry like the Illini Navs? (They probably won't come, unless you give them an invitation.)

FRIDAY::6PM::The Hubbards House. A Welcome Back Social. Join the Illini Navs (friends are invited) for a welcome back dinner at the Hubbards house on Friday night. Rides leave the undergrad at 6 PM. If you have a car, we need your help shuttling people, so please come to the Undergrad at 6 PM. (Otherwise, people will be left behind to do what? Study?)

SATURDAY (Jan 28)::10-noon ::location Korinne Talbot's apt Mugs and Muffins for the ladies. Mark it on your calendar, and join the ladies of the Illini Navs for this morning of fellowship and food.

THURSDAY (Feb 2)::5:30PM::The Ike Spring Hill Shazaam. Come learn more about the Navigators Spring Hill Summer Training Program from students and staff who have been there and benefitted from the program. 

SATURDAY (Feb 18)::7PM::Twin City Bible Church "An Evening With the Illini Navigators" featuring author and Bible teacher, Jerry Bridges. Plan to join us for this annual benefit evening, and spread the word to relatives and friends who are concerned about our campus and our ministry. We'll spotlight ways that God is working through our lives at Illinois, and we'll hear from renowned Bible teacher, Jerry Bridges.

FRI-SUN (Feb 24-25)::Camp Warren (Decatur, IL)The Illini Navs Spring Retreat. Mark it on your calendars (in pen), and join us for this weekend of fellowship, worship, Bible teaching, and overall goodness. The cost is $55, but those who register online at illiniNavs.org before Feb 16 get a chance at a discount!

ZAMBIA?Are you interested in serving the Lord overseas this summer? See Norman for more information about the missions trip headed for Lusaka, Zambia in June!

SPRING HILL? Are you interested in going deep with God and others during three memorable weeks at Spring Hill Camp in Seymour, IN. Join Nav students and staff from around the region for a summer training program filled with intense fun, growth, and outreach. Dates? May 13-June 2, 2012. Apply now at springhill.inavs.org or see Noah Haas for more information.That's all for now. Hope your first week is a grand one. (This semester promises to be.) ]]>