Feb
20
TFN and Life Group Recap
By SFSU Koinonia
Hey everyone! Hope you all enjoyed the smaller group setting last Friday. Some of the bros went bowling while others had a full on nerf war and we wrapped up the night with celebrating Jeff's birthday and being inspired with watching episode 2 from Band of Brothers. The girls had a night of spring rolls, funnel cake, and Despicable Me. It was definitely a nice cozy time for everyone. We have a very short recap video that I think the guys will appreciate more than the girls but it gives you a little picture of what the night was like. Enjoy! This week we will have prayer meeting at FUPC on Tuesday at 9pm by life groups so let your staff know if you need a ride. For this Friday, we will be meeting as a large group for TFN at 225 Burke Hall at 6:30pm starting with a warm home-cooked dinner. So mark your calendars and we'll see you all there! Also, here are the latest galleries of the pictures from the past TFN a couple weeks ago and the dim sum run we made two weekends ago.
Jan
23
Yosemite Recap
By SFSU Koinonia | 1 comment
Hey Koinonia! We just came back from an incredible trip to Yosemite. Even though it was raining/snowing, we got to see some incredible waterfalls and got in a few snowballs at our favorite people :). We also wanted to welcome everyone back from the break and hope you guys got all your classes! If you want a break, check out the recap video and the pictures below! As usual, we got a lot going on this week so keep checking back on the blog/facebook for the latest info! This Tuesday, we have prayer meeting in SF at FUPC starting at 9:00pm. Rides will be at Arballo for the guys and Serrano for the girls, leaving at 8:45pm. For more pics, check them out HERE!
Nov
09
Blast from the Past!
By SFSU Koinonia | 2 comments
Hey Koinonia! Thanksgiving retreat is coming up soon and there's going to be a lot of new and old faces there so I wanted to use this chance as a very thinly veiled excuse to showcase them in videos they were back in SFSU Koinonia's past so that you can say hi to them when you see them. Back in the day, we had a series of videos called "Life Lessons", where members of our group would teach us a lesson about life. Rich now serves with our Davis church and Sean (the culprit) is serving with our Minneapolis church. Make sure to say hi when you see them at the retreat this weekend!
Nov
03
Thanksgiving Retreat
By SFSU Koinonia | 1 comment
Our annual Thanksgiving Retreat is coming up on November 11th through 13th! And our church plants and many students from various campuses will be coming out to share in this special time with us! Thanksgiving Retreat is a real treat because we get to hear from different ministries and individuals about how God worked in their lives and together give thanks to God. There will also be lots of time to fellowship and get to know each other too! You don't wanna miss out...! When: Fri 11/11 – Sun, 11/13 Where: Kofman Auditorium, Alameda Cost: $20 - covers facility rental and food costs for all three days Sign up below! Schedule & Details Friday 7-10pm Saturday 10am-10pm Sunday 10am-1pm
Nov
03
SFSU Fall Fest Recap!
By SFSU Koinonia | 7 comments
As is quickly becoming the norm for our SFSU Blog, here's the recap from this past Monday's Fall Fest! As you can tell by clicking on the photos below, we had an amazing feast! Props to whoever can comment on what this is a picture of... It was an incredible night of food, fun, and games as we played mummy, blind swordsman, dodgeball, and basically had tons of laughs at the ridiculous mummys fighting each other. Check out the videos and picture below!
Nov
01
TFN and Weekend Recap
By SFSU Koinonia | 6 comments
Hey Koinonia! What a packed weekend! We had the amazing privilege of having Pastor Ed and Kelly come over and give the message at A2 last Friday, and we were able to pack everyone into the room. Then we prepared for Thanksgiving Celebration (or "TC" for short) by having our first performance practice and the moves are looking pretty good! It was a crazy-fun time! You can check out the picture gallery at the end of the post, for a recap of the night. On Saturday we had the opportunity to witness and celebrate Steven and Amy's wedding! Congratulations Steven and Amy! (Steven and Amy helped out with SFSU Koinonia before heading over to serve in the Berkeley Praxis ministry). We then had our annual Fall Fest this past Monday with a TON of GOOD food and good fun! Recap of Fall Fest coming soon! In the meantime, check out the recap video of this past weekend below. Here's a quick plug for the Thanksgiving Retreat coming up in a few weeks. Check the calendar on the right for more details. It's great seeing students from all the different colleges in one video, and our very on Mike is showcased as well! This week we have a lot going on so be sure to check them out on the calendar on the right! Wednesday we're starting up our second session of Course 101 at 7pm over at 516 Arballo for all the new people that want to take it. There's also Life Group happening over at 524 Arballo and Serrano, starting at 6:30pm... so try not to get the two mixed up :). This Friday, we'll be having our TFN over at 516 Arballo once again, followed by TC practice and then we'll be heading over to Alameda for a sleepover! So be sure to pack your things and get ready for more fun and fellowship this week! See you all there!
Oct
25
Special TFN Announcement
By SFSU Koinonia | 7 comments
Hey Koinonia! This week for TFN we have a special guest coming to give the bible study! Pastor Ed and his wife Kelly will be coming over from our Berkeley group to give a talk and hang out with us. This is definitely a time you don't want to miss out on! Then afterwards, we'll be having song and dance practice to prepare for the upcoming Thanksgiving Celebration! Take a look at what's to come for this year's Thanksgiving Celebration! Hope you can join us on the fun!
Oct
17
SFSU Video Scavenger Hunt Videos
By SFSU Koinonia | 2 comments
Hey SFSU, the highly anticipated Scavenger Hunt videos are here -- and in HD! As you can tell, the people like above are flocking to them! Be warned... This ain't your normal Scavenger Hunt videos. We show you how we do... SFSU style! Warning... you should watch some of these with all of your lights on, and with some friends! Ok, this one was scary in a different sort of way... One or more of these robots were broken... Flash mob at SFSU! As requested... music video intro featuring Mike!! SFSU Blair Witch? Flash mob anyone? Very smooth... very sick... Doumo Arigato Mr. Roboto... Did you hear something??
Oct
16
SFSU Thanksgiving Celebration!
By SFSU Koinonia | 1 comment
Hey guys! Got some exciting news for you! This Friday, after TFN, we'll be preparing for our much-anticipated Thanksgiving Celebration! This is a time when all the churches and groups around the bay area get together to dance their heart out and put on a performance like you've never seen before! Plus there'll be good food as always. So we'll be preparing for our own performance this Friday so get your dancing shoes on, and get ready to dance dance dance!
Oct
09
Friday "Knight" Recap
By SFSU Koinonia | 3 comments
Hey guys! Last Friday we had an awesome time at Joe and Annie's place from the mouth-watering Korean bbq to the laugh-till-your-stomach-hurts Knight event over at North Loop. We started the night off with a nice stroll around the lake over in the park at Bay Farm to build up an appetite for the hot links and Korean bbq that we handily dusted off back at Joe and Annie's place. Joe then gave a talk from the book of Jonah and finished "Questions God asks" series. Afterwards we headed over to our church building called North Loop (named such because it's on North Loop Rd) and got to arm our very own students as knights and see them compete in a series of gladiatorial events. We then finished the night off with eating banana boats around a fire pit right in Joe and Annie's backyard and told bone-chilling ghost stories. It was definitely a packed night where we got to experience it all. If you missed out then you can always check out our recap video below! This week we're back at Science 101 with some more exciting events so stay tuned and check back for the announcements coming soon!
Oct
05
Bible House Party & Farewell Recap
By SFSU Koinonia | 3 comments
Hey SFSU Koinonia! We've got a special Friday for all you! This Friday, we're going to be heading over to Alameda and meet at Joe and Annie's house for the first SFSU Koinonia bible house party! We'll be having bbq, sports, and more so make sure to free up your Friday night. We'll have rides over to Alameda starting at 5:15pm sharp at the dorm stop (DSA). Also, last Sunday we had a farewell for Daemin and Ahmi who have been with SFSU Koinonia since the beginning. If it were not for them, many of us would not be here, so we wish them all the best and will keep them in our prayers as they help serve in Soul Care ministry, Elderly Care Ministry, and Visiting Scholars Ministry over in Berkeley. It was also a time of farewell for Dennis and Nancy, too, as they will be heading off with Daemin and Ahmi. If you missed out last Sunday, you can watch the videos here: Music video made by some of our students Slideshow detailing the history of Koinonia here in SF Normal vs, where we show what normal people would do in a certain situation versus the featured person. For more videos like these, check them out HERE.
Sep
13
Thrive Open House! Wed 7:30pm
By SFSU Koinonia
This just in! SFSU Koinonia is hosting a Thrive Open House, so you can see for yourself what Thrive is all about. Want to find some like-minded friends to live out your Christian faith? Or maybe you're wondering what's buzz about Christianity and their claims? Everyone is invited to come check out Thrive! If you're interested, then come on by Wed night (9.14) to 524 Arballo Dr @ 7:30pm and hear one of the special Thrive talks (and get to meet other college students while you're at it). Hope to see you there!
Sep
07
Sep
05
9.5.2011 TFN & Bowling!!
By SFSU Koinonia | 2 comments
Hey Koinonia! Hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend! This Friday we're continuing with TFN at Rosa Parks A-C starting at 6:30pm with DINNER! Afterwards, we'll be heading out for bowling! But if bowling's not your thing, don't worry, you can always team up with these guys below for morale boosting: RECAP Last week we had an incredible time playing Minute to Win it and got to witness some people who had major lung capacity! We inflated balloons, pulled up m&ms through straw-power and kept papers stuck on the walls by lung-power alone. It was quite a sight to see. If you missed out, keep checking the blog or facebook for the recap video coming soon.
Aug
28
Course 101 Signups
By SFSU Koinonia
Course 101, a six-week course developed by Gracepoint Ministries, gives an intellectual basis for answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the Christian faith and addresses misconceptions about God, Jesus and the Bible. Both those who have experience with Christianity and those just beginning to consider it will have the chance to explore how Christianity addresses questions about the meaning of life, our purpose and the longings of our hearts. SIGN ME UP!
Jun
06
Giants Game, TFN, and Montara Beach!
By SFSU Koinonia
No Yosemite this weekend, but we still have a packed lineup of activities! Come and join us for loads of fun! And for those who missed the unforgettable farewell dinner, here are the videos if you truly don't want to forget... Fresh Prince of Arballo - Farewell Erickson from Gracepoint Berkeley on Vimeo. SFSU Koinonia Fun Memories 2010-2011 from Gracepoint Berkeley on Vimeo.
May
13
SFSU Koinonia 2011 Year End Survey & Video!
By SFSU Koinonia | 5 comments
Hey Koinonia! It's hard to believe that we are nearing the end of the year and what a year it's been! So we'd like to know your thoughts. So here is a quick 5-minute survey for all of you to fill out so please take a bit of time and fill it out so you can help us out! You can find the survey HERE. And here's the recap video, looking back at the Spring 2011 semester!
Apr
18
GLive Videos – Intro Video and Making Of
By SFSU Koinonia | 10 comments
Hey everyone! What an awesome showing at GLive. For those of you who couldn't make it, or for those who wanted to watch it again, the intro video for GLive is up. Also, they have the making of the intro video too! Enjoy and feel free to comment about our movie star!
Apr
12
TFN Bible Study and G-Live
By SFSU Koinonia
Join us for Bible study this week as we continue to go through the book of Luke. Afterwards, the excitement builds up for the big show... G-Live! I can't believe it is only a few days away! Don't miss the event that only comes around once every two years. We are scheduled to watch the morning showing, with rides leaving 10am sharp from the dorm stop, so please let one of the staff know if you would like to come.
Mar
10
TFN Bible Study & Malibu - 3/11/2011
By SFSU Koinonia | 8 comments
This week we are continuing with our message series, Finding Faith Thru Films. We will be starting with dinner. Also, afterwards, we will be heading over to Malibu Grand Prix in Redwood City. We will be playing mini-golf, batting cages, and a free soda for $10! See you there! Here is a video of what happened in one of our previous trips to Malibu!