Here’s what their recommender had to say:
The inauguration of Rev. Konkol was a fantastic day for the Valpo community; even a month out, I’m still hearing folks tell me about that celebration and all that was most meaningful to them. One thing in particular comes up again and again: the student athletes in the back rows of the chapel, decked out in brown and gold, cheering as Rev. Konkol entered the room. People from all over the university—and beyond—talk about the joy and the school spirit they felt seeing our athletics department, together as one big team, helping to lead the celebrations. Thank you so much to Laurel Hosmer, the entire athletics staff, and the student athletes for giving our community such a great moment.
– Pastor Kate Museus
What is the Mustard Seed Moments Initiative?
In Matthew 13 Jesus tells the parable of the kingdom of heaven being like a mustard seed (the smallest seed) and when it is planted, it grows into one of the largest plants that can be a shelter for the birds.
At Valpo we live together in community, and all over campus people are not only surviving but thriving because of the mustard seed moments that create community and collaboration among us. Sometimes in the busyness of each day we can miss the chance to celebrate and acknowledge the gift that these seeds are for our community. Therefore, we wanted to create a space to lift these up and celebrate the joy it is to be in a place of community and collaboration and the small seeds that make it possible.
Please use the form below to lift up someone in the campus community who is creating these “mustard seed moments.” All those who are recommended will be acknowledged in the Calling & Spiritual Life newsletter and be featured in our Mustard Seed Moments stories.
