As the Student Association election’s chalk messages have slowly faded from the King Memorial Commons, a new theme has hit the sidewalks.

During “I Agree with Jenet” week, which runs this week starting today, sponsors Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Students for Christ and Campus Crusades for Christ, will attempt to show NIU what they believe.

“It’s just to make Christ an issue on campus,” said Colbey Conway, a physical education major and the week’s leader. “We just want to show God’s glory.”

The groups’ goal for the week is to tell others about the Bible and Christian belief.

“The objective is to simply take the claims of Jesus and renew them for the students,” said Jenet Pequeno, a senior political science major and a Campus Crusades for Christ member. “Some say that there are apparent contradictions in the Bible, but can’t point them out. Just open it and make known what he said about himself.”

For the name behind the chalk, the groups wanted to choose someone who is respected by his or her peers, Christian and non-Christian, and someone who exemplifies a Christian lifestyle. Pequeno was chosen out of three finalists.

“We picked Jenet since he’s the guy devoted to Christ,” freshman nursing major Katie Klaas said. “He follows the message of the Bible, which is that we’re all sinners. Christ died for our sins and if we follow him, we have a place in heaven.”

The group has a Web site, www.iagreewithjenet.com, that explains its message.

“There will also be people wearing a green shirt that says ‘I Agree with Jenet’ on it,” Klaas said. “The purpose will be to have people ask them what it means and it’ll give them a chance to tell them about God.”

Tables will be set up in the King Memorial commons with more information. Those interested can buy neon green shirts for $5 and sign their name in chalk.

Pequeno will speak at noon Thursday at the commons and at 7:30 p.m. at Cole Hall.

“One time I did have doubts and have studied other religions,” he said. “I’m not going to be a double standard and judge someone on whether they agree or not.”

A similar event was held at Purdue University, except it was called “I Agree with Matt.”

Whether people agree or not, it’s important for them to know and chew on the ideas, Pequeno said.

“I know a slim majority of the campus will agree,” he said. “I know there are people who will not listen and disagree and others who will listen and consider it in a new way. Those are the people that make it worthwhile.”