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to “witness the work that God is do-
ing through all of the [campus min-
istries].”
Indeed, the biggest COAH out-
reach event is Easter on the Quad, a
service on the Arts Quad, complete
with student testimonies, creative
performances, and a message. This
April was Seok’s final Easter at Cor-
nell, and she reflected how “Easter on
the Quad is what I always imagined
heaven to look like: people from all
nations and backgrounds coming
together as one to praise our God
(Revelation 7:9). With Cornell being
one of the most diverse campuses I
have ever seen, I am glad to see it
displayed in the body of Christ.”
As Deborah transitioned out of
Cornell, she noted some scriptures
and spiritual concepts that she would
pass on to incoming freshmen regard-
ing the challenges that they will face,
academically, socially, and emotion-
ally.
“Remember 2 Corinthians 12:9.
You are not perfect, but that is okay—
let God be glorified in your weakness!”
she said. “Remember Matthew 6:33.
Before being a student, you are God’s
child. Nothing is more important at
any given time than seeking His king-
dom. God knows what is best and
will provide what you need, so work
diligently, but ultimately trust in Him
and seek to please Him.”
Reflecting on her four years at
Cornell, Deborah is thankful for her
renewed desire and trust for God’s
Word, the hope she has for the future,
and the revelation that “though God
is over the whole entire universe and
is the creator and author of life, He
still loves and cares for me so deeply
that I never have to fear, but can trust
in this Almighty God to be good to
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c o r ne l l ne w s - in - b r ie f
U.S. District Judge Christopher
Conner, Cornell ’79
religious judgment, and coerces
House visitors to participate in
theistic prayer.”
A group of atheist and secular
organizations are among the
plaintiffs challenging the rules
concerning the individuals who
may deliver the prayers that have
opened the House for 300-plus
years, according to news reports.
A federal judge recently kept
alive a lawsuit by nonbelievers
who want to deliver invocations at
the start of Pennsylvania’s House
sessions.
U.S. District Judge Christopher
Conner, Cornell ’79, ruled the
case will continue on the claim
that the existing practice violates
the Establishment Clause of the
Constitution’s First Amendment,
prohibiting the establishment of
religion by the government.
Conner allowed part of the
lawsuit to continue in his ruling on
April 28, noting the current policy
favors “theism to nontheism and
excessively entangles the House in
Summer Christian Fellowship
at Cornell launched on June
1 and continues through July
and August. The ministry for
students who remain on campus
offers worship, Bible study,
and recreational activities, in
addition to other events. Summer
Christian Fellowship meets every
Thursday evening for devotion,
prayer, and praise, and every
Wednesday for a barbeque.
Students can also participate in
a variety of service projects and
outreach events such as working
with Second Wind Cottages, a
ministry that builds small homes
for homeless people.
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Conner ’79: Invocation
Suit Can Continue
Fellowship in the
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