Worship is an integral part of who we are at La Sierra University. This is a special time when we can set aside studies and work to reflect on our Creator and Savior and how He impacts our personal lives. Evening worships are provided in the residence halls. As another option, small worship groups have been thoughtfully planned during the week with faculty and staff mentors.

Policy:
Attend as many worships as you can each week. In other words, one worship is required per week. Beyond this requirement, you are welcome to go to as many as you wish. At the end of each quarter you are to have attended at least 10 worships. (This does not include chapels or assemblies).

Question: If I miss worships one week may I make it up the next week?
Answer: Try not to miss, but if it is unavoidable you may make arrangements with your Dean. Be proactive and make your arrangements before hand.

Question: May I attend all my worships at the beginning of the quarter?
Answer: The goal is to be consistent in our worship habits with worships being attended each week, so the answer is no.

Question: What if all worships come during my work hours?
Answer: With small groups worships happening each week during the day, early morning worships in the residence halls, and regular Monday and Wednesday worships, a convenient time should be available to all.

Question: What happens if I have not attended enough worships for the quarter?
Answer: Our hope is that you will not let this happen. However, if it has, at the end of the quarter you will be placed on Residence Hall Probation. This probation is a strong warning to you that you must attend worships. If your attendance for the following quarter is within policy you will be removed from residence hall Probation. If you continue to miss, you will be placed on Citizenship Probation through the Vice President for Student Life's office. This goes in your permanent University file.

Question: Does everyone who lives in the residence hall have to go to worship?
Answer: Everyone is to attend except graduate students and those over 22, but we welcome them also.

SMALL WORSHIP GROUP GUIDELINES

Our goal is for La Sierra University to be a redemptive community, fostering the spiritual growth of all students, faculty, staff and administration.

A variety of worship options are available on campus of which the small worship group is one. In small groups, where people come to understand and support each other, it is more difficult to become discouraged and drop out without being noticed by someone who cares. Small groups, by their very nature, foster more opportunity for spiritual learning and stimulating interactions.

Below you will find the guidelines appropriate for small group worship. This worships can include all LSU students--commuters and residence hall students alike.

This petition should be submitted before the quarter begins or up to the last day to register for classes at the beginning of a quarter. The groups can be co-ed with 3 or more individuals:

• With a maximum of 10-12. If the group grows beyond 12, you are encouraged to split and keep growing. If the group attendance falls below 3 on 2 consecutive weeks, the group is automatically dissolved.
• A faculty, staff, or administrator is to mentor each group.
• The group should meet each week for a minimum of 30 minutes.
• Place is to be determined by the group.
• Each group will have a student leader(s) who will, among other duties, take record by individual's signatures and turn this list in after each meeting to your residential Dean.

Two basic types of groups will be available to fit the personal needs of all those participating. Choose one.

Relational Bible Study Groups

• To study the Bible in ways that help us apply it to our personal lives.
• To support one another in prayer.
• To share with and trust others in ways that are supportive.
• Gain skills that enable us to talk comfortably with unbelievers about our experiences in Christ.

Discussion Group

• Discussion of religious topics of interest chosen by the group and it's mentor, such as intellectual inquiry into a current religious question.
• Discussion and study of the Bible, such as chapter by chapter study, or study of a verse of special interest.