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October 2022 NCF Campus Vitals
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Calls to Faith

As a student, I was encouraged to come to lunch and learn how to invite someone into a relationship with Jesus. I went to the training but did not intend to share my faith. God had a different plan! After the training, I conversed with a friend, and I knew I was supposed to invite her to consider Jesus. I stumbled through the invitation, and SHE SAID YES! God had been at work in her life way beyond me. NCF’s vision is to see students and nurses know and follow Jesus in nursing. Our mission is to uniquely transform the nursing profession through: biblically grounded communities, effective faith-sharing, and comprehensive resources that support integrated whole-person care for and by the nurse. Starting this fall, we are incorporating a call to faith in EVERY NCF Bible study.

Matthew 5:14-16 says, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, giving light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others so that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven”. Effective faith sharing is living out and inviting others to know Jesus. So often, we do not know who in our NCF groups might respond to Jesus. It can be intimidating to make the invitation, but just like my experience, God is at work far beyond what we know. For additional help, check out Intervarsity’s call to faith resources.

Your Need for Community

You are invited to join the NCF Twin Cities professional group and our own Jen Wojtysiak on Tuesday, October 18, 7:00 - 8:30 pm CST, the first of three NCF Conversations on our vision. Experience community as we look into Scripture and share stories. NCPD is offered for nurses in Minnesota. Register here.

Your Voices: Kaithlyn Tesorero, co-leader of our UIC IV Filipinos in Healthcare small group

“During the height of the pandemic, our Filipinos in Healthcare small group often discussed the burnout of healthcare professionals. My co-leader Dylan and I chose to lead Bible studies that centered around God’s rest and renewal that our healthcare workers longed for, while we failed to recognize our burnout as healthcare college students during the pandemic. Our members were coming to small group exhausted from their demanding coursework yet remaining faithful to the space we created. As their small group leaders, we felt blessed by their commitment to attending Bible study, and we wanted to maintain our small group as a restful space for our members to meet with God. This ultimately led us to emphasize practicing sabbath rest through God’s invitation to find rest in Him. Since then, our small group has dedicated one week each month to celebrate Jesus’ gift of rest through small group outings and dinners by taking a break from our structured Bible study. Honoring God’s sabbath rest each month allows us to be fulfilled by the Spirit and find restoration through our God-given community so that we may find true rest and renewal in Him.“ Click here for a helpful article on Sabbath!

JCN Member Writing Contest!

JCN is sponsoring a writing contest in two categories: 1) undergraduate nursing students, and 2) nurses, graduate students, or educators. The winner in each category will receive a $500 award and one-year NCF membership! Contest rules:
  • You must be an NCF member on the date of your submission; check your membership status using your email or member number here. (Rejoin if your membership has expired!)
  • Submissions must be made to JCN’s Editorial Manager system by March 15, 2023. Do NOT send your submission to NCF; follow the instructions at Editorial Manager. 
  • In 800 words or less (including references), share a compelling narrative/reflection that demonstrates how you integrated faith into your nursing practice. 
  • Label your manuscript “Writing Contest” (if not labeled, it will not be entered).
  • Indicate in your author biography if you are an undergrad student and where, or a nurse/grad student/educator.
  • Winners will be announced May 1, 2023 and published in a future JCN.
Encourage all students and your colleagues to join NCF here and enter the contest!   

Looking for Group Discussion Material on Current Nursing Topics?

We have it ready for you! Every issue of the Journal of Christian Nursing has a discussion board with questions to help your group discussion go deeper. Topics in the current issue include; “Advocating for Equitable Healthcare for the Undocumented Immigrant,” “Assessing Readiness for Telehealth in Rural Communities,” and “How Can I Be Empathetic When I’m Emotionally Exhausted?”. Check it out here! JCN is accessible to all NCF members- student membership here, faculty advisors here (use password NCFLEADER). You can also join NCF as a group. Find information on group membership here.
We are grateful for you! Katharine and I have heard so many outstanding reports from the start of your semesters. Find us on Facebook for more announcements and resources as you lead your group!
In Christ,
Student Ministries Director

katharine.provost@intervarsity.org
Associate Student Ministries Director
                                                
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