Impact offers alternatives with Christian parties, events
By: Ashley Edwards
Issue date: 10/1/08 Section: News
SFA has been referred to as the biggest party school in Texas. This semester there are organizations on campus working to offer other options for any interested students.
Amber Gibson, Garland sophomore, is a part of a Christian organization-Impact.
"Our organization died down about five years ago," said Gibson. "We were encouraged to bring it back to SFA."
The group's target group is young African-Americans, but they welcome all races. It the group's second year, and they are seeing lots of growth.
"We are a lot bigger," Gibson said. "There is more structure this year, and we are beginning to have more outreach opportunities."
The group is looking for new opportunities to extend its ministry outside of Education Building Room 131, which is where the group meets at 8 p.m. every Monday. With car hops, national conferences, church car pools and Christian Alternative Parties (CAPS,) Impact is looking for outlets to serve others.
Going against the grain, they want to unite believers and encourage them to walk out their faith boldly.
"Impact is great," said Jasmine Jones, Houston sophomore. "So many times it's hard to know who is a Christian. It's fun going to Impact and seeing people that believe the same as you; the fellowship is one of a kind."
"While working at a camp this summer one of our members was introduced to a Christian party," Gibson said. "We thought about it and decided it was something we wanted to model here at SFA."
The leaders of Impact offer alcohol-free on-campus party spots. "We want to offer something that people won't be tempted to drink or be involved with other activities that happen in clubs," Gibson said.
Impact is not alone in its efforts to present alternate Christian parties.
The Men of God Christian fraternity will host a similar party Friday night at the Yellow House located on East College Street across from Wisely Hall. The party will begin at 7 p.m.
"We understand that being a college student, sometimes it's hard," said Phillip Alexander, Houston junior. "It's going to a fun opportunity for students to dance and have fun in a Christian environment. We want students to be encouraged."
CAPS is a place where students can hang out, eat, play games, dance and enjoy fellowship.
"We believe that there is no mainstream to worship Jesus Christ," said Gibson. "We want to help students to express their faith."
For more information check out Impact and M.O.G. facebook groups.
aedwards@thepinelog.com
Amber Gibson, Garland sophomore, is a part of a Christian organization-Impact.
"Our organization died down about five years ago," said Gibson. "We were encouraged to bring it back to SFA."
The group's target group is young African-Americans, but they welcome all races. It the group's second year, and they are seeing lots of growth.
"We are a lot bigger," Gibson said. "There is more structure this year, and we are beginning to have more outreach opportunities."
The group is looking for new opportunities to extend its ministry outside of Education Building Room 131, which is where the group meets at 8 p.m. every Monday. With car hops, national conferences, church car pools and Christian Alternative Parties (CAPS,) Impact is looking for outlets to serve others.
Going against the grain, they want to unite believers and encourage them to walk out their faith boldly.
"Impact is great," said Jasmine Jones, Houston sophomore. "So many times it's hard to know who is a Christian. It's fun going to Impact and seeing people that believe the same as you; the fellowship is one of a kind."
"While working at a camp this summer one of our members was introduced to a Christian party," Gibson said. "We thought about it and decided it was something we wanted to model here at SFA."
The leaders of Impact offer alcohol-free on-campus party spots. "We want to offer something that people won't be tempted to drink or be involved with other activities that happen in clubs," Gibson said.
Impact is not alone in its efforts to present alternate Christian parties.
The Men of God Christian fraternity will host a similar party Friday night at the Yellow House located on East College Street across from Wisely Hall. The party will begin at 7 p.m.
"We understand that being a college student, sometimes it's hard," said Phillip Alexander, Houston junior. "It's going to a fun opportunity for students to dance and have fun in a Christian environment. We want students to be encouraged."
CAPS is a place where students can hang out, eat, play games, dance and enjoy fellowship.
"We believe that there is no mainstream to worship Jesus Christ," said Gibson. "We want to help students to express their faith."
For more information check out Impact and M.O.G. facebook groups.
aedwards@thepinelog.com
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