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The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World

From RightNow Media “We are all busy. Some of us can’t remember the last time we rested or even had free time. Our busyness can feel productive but it is a toxic distraction, sapping our spiritual, physical, and emotional vitality. It may seem like we have no choice but to live at a frantic pace, but God has a better path for us.

Join pastor and author John Mark Comer in this five-part series as he addresses one of the greatest threats to our spiritual lives: hurry. Instead of allowing our calendars and screens to control our lives, Jesus offers us a new rhythm of life, overflowing with grace, peace, and beauty.”

With the upcoming opening of Moody Coliseum, Dr. Schubert and the Senior Leadership Team would like to remind all faculty and staff to make plans to attend Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Mondays throughout the semester. This is a core gathering in our community, and your presence is requested. Offices may close so that everyone can attend. Your participation any day in addition to Monday is also encouraged, as you have availability.

Refuge Ranch is celebrating 2 years, and your ACU membership allows you to attend the celebration on August 27th. Details and RSVP here. Look for the fall calendar to be released soon and save the date for a private ACU event on November 3rd.

ACU provides Identity Theft coverage to all benefits-eligible employees at no cost to employees. Employees have the option of adding their dependents for a nominal fee. This service offers income protection, reimbursement for allowable expenses related to the recovery of your identity, and a customer claims representative to aid you in restoring your identity. If you are a victim of identity theft, please call AIG at 1-866-IDHELP2 (434-3572) to get assistance. ACU’s group number is 7077631.

From RightNow Media, “In an ideal world, focus and productivity would come naturally to us. But the reality is, we are easily distracted. If you want to overcome your distractions, watch Focus: In a World of Bottomless Distractions and Endless Opportunities with Jon Acuff. Whether you want to improve your focus at work, in ministry, or at home, this six-part series has practical tips you can implement immediately.” You can watch the trailer here. If you have not set up your account with RightNow Media yet, search your email for an invitation to do so. Contact Human Resources for assistance.

We’ve created an ACU Human Resources Calendar so that you can easily see important dates like payday, holidays, open enrollment, etc. Be sure to add the HR calendar to your available calendars.

Chai Green, digital media, and his family lost their home in the Mesquite Heat fire. If you would like to help the Green family as they recover from this devasting loss, please mail checks to Minter Lane Church of Christ, 2502 Minter Lane, Abilene, TX 79603.

Each year during Pre-Session, we take the opportunity to present awards to two outstanding staff members. Please take the time to nominate staff member(s) for this honor by filling out this form. The Senior Leadership Team will select the honorees based on nominations they receive from faculty and staff. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, June 18.