One Life Revolution Week continues to raise money for school in Zambia, Africa
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In an effort to raise money for construction a school in Zambia, Africa to serve children orphaned by AIDS, the entire Lipscomb University community has joined efforts to host "One Life Revolution Week" April 4-9. The week will include, but is not limited to the events listed below.
Monday, April 4
Princess Kasune Zulu of Zambia to speak: Princess Kasune Zulu, the official spokesperson on AIDS for the nation of Zambia will kick off the week on Monday in chapel at 10 a.m. in Allen Arena, 3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville, Tenn.
"Princess Zulu will share with the Lipscomb community her amazing testimony while encouraging students and employees to take part in the fight against AIDS," said Jeff Fincher, director of student missions at Lipscomb.
Princess Zulu visited the White House and Congress in April 2003 urging President Bush and Congress to pass the President's $15 billion AIDS plan. The next month, when President Bush signed the Global AIDS Bill pledging $3 billion annually to go towards AIDS relief, he invited two people to be with him - Bono, from U2 and Princess Zulu.
Governor Phil Bredesen's office will have a representative at this event.
Jars of Clay to perform: They will be kicking off a new tour beginning in Lipscomb's Willard Collins Alumni Auditorium at 8 p.m. This event is not open to the public. Proceeds will go to One Life Revolution. The group will share testimonials about their efforts to fight against AIDS and will have a display set up at the concert with information about their "Blood: Water Mission."
Guest performers will include Ashley Cleveland and Christopher Williams.
Tuesday, April 5
Screening of "Hotel Rwanda" and Lost Boys devotional: The movie will be screened in Swang 108 at 7:30 p.m. This event is not open to the public.
"We hope to raise awareness of social problems that have occurred in Rwanda and those occurring now in Sudan," said Matt Williams, SGA representative. "We hope that people will have more awareness of the problems and understand the implications of the situation as well as realizing ways to help, such as participating in raising money through One Life Revolution Week to help children who have become orphans."
Two students who are Sudanese refugees commonly known as "Lost Boys of Sudan" will speak after the movie about their experiences and about present conditions in Sudan.
Wednesday, April 6
One Day/ One Dollar Chapel: Students and employees are encouraged to bring one dollar to chapel at 10 a.m. to give to One Life Revolution.
Saturday, April 9
Car Wash Extravaganza: Various social clubs at Lipscomb will have groups spread throughout Nashville located on major roads from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to wash cars of people in the community. All proceeds will go to One Life Revolution.
For more information about One Life Revolution Week at Lipscomb or for a complete listing of the week's activities, contact Fincher at 615.279.6050 or through email at jeff.fincher [at] lipscomb.edu.
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