Ramen Noodles (College Lunches)

This series, we are being challenged by the teachings of Jesus, including one where he reminds us to "feed the hungry."  We do that well.  Dozens of homeless men are fed breakfast after sleeping here on Thursday nights.  Hundreds of families are fed every Thanksgiving simply because they need food to eat.  God has clearly shown us how to effectively feed the hungry.  Now we He is giving us the opportunity to feed another group of hungry people: College Students.

Any of us who are past the just-finished-high-school stage of life can identify: free food was good.  Whether in college or looking for a job right out of High School, money was always tight and food was always welcome.  Free pizza had the most important word in it: FREE.  When we had to pay for it ourselves, we would find creative ways to eat off the $1.37 in our pocket.  Now, Life Bridge will have the opportunity to serve these ramen-noodle-eating young adults throughout the next school year.

This year, Valparaiso University will be providing planners to all incoming Freshmen and for all students and faculty who want them.  In the back of this planner, there will be advertisements for local businesses and organizations.  Life Bridge will have the ad you see above.  This will go out to thousands of people.

In addition to the announcement in the back of the planner, their weekly planning page will have a reminder at the bottom of the page every three weeks.  That week, they can eat more than ramen noodles for lunch...and it's free.

The lunches are not just for Valparaiso University Students.  All College Students and young adults are invited.  In fact, we are working on printing business-card sized refrigerator magnets with the reminder below so we can distribute them to our student-aged family, friends, and neighbors.  Let's pack this place with people enjoying lunch together!

These lunches are, of course, about more than food.  This age group is more likely than any other age group to stop their walk together with God.  As we eat together, we build relationships with people who may be away from home, but we can help them feel at home with people who desire to walk together with God.  What a great way to build His Kingdom - enjoying a meal together and empowering one more.

Interested in helping?

Contact Pete@ImagineLifeDifferently.com or (219) 707-0285 for details.

First Planning Meeting: Sunday, August 3rd @ 4:00p.m @ Life Bridge.