An all-campus Sabbath retreat opened the new year for Seattle Pacific
University at Cedar
Springs Camp in Lake Stevens, Washington. Organized by senior Aaron
Panfilio, ASSP vice president
for campus ministries, the retreat specifically focused on the day of rest
instituted by God.
Gathering from January 5-7, more than 150 students, professors and staff
members discussed how --
and why -- the Sabbath should fit into today's hectic world. Five faculty
members led discussions
on topics such as "Sabbath Wisdom From John Paul II," "Are Americans Too
Busy for the Sabbath?"
and "Psychological Implications of the Sabbath." A staff member presented a
series of sessions
based on the book Keeping the Sabbath Wholly, and four students
shared how keeping the
Sabbath has affected their lives. Special guest speaker Rabbi Daniel Lapin
addressed the meaning
and purpose of the Sabbath from the Jewish perspective.
"A lot of people had been talking about the need for rest, but there was
little education
available to learn about the Sabbath and its purpose as a part of a
lifestyle," says Panfilio.
"I wanted us to know what the Sabbath really means and to integrate it into
everyday life and
practice."
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