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A milestone this morning; Dwain...
Topic Started: Apr 22 2006, 10:15 AM (220 Views)
Dewey
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At least according to an unofficial report coming out of the deliberating room. In any case, the evaluators that reviewed my sermon had told me it went very well right afterward.

This is actually just step one in the process, which means now I'm deemed not to be a threat to unleash on poor, unsuspecting congregations whose pastor is out of town or otherwise unable to preach some given weekend. The next step, a little more than a year from now, is Certified Lay Pastor, which means they don't consider me too big a threat to actually pastor a congregation.

The final version I preached to the Committee ended up significantly different, but still similar to, what I posted here. I enjoy putting together and delivering a good sermon, and having it really heard, in a way I can't describe (a rarity; I'm speechless). But I'm really relieved that this evaluation is done.
"By nature, i prefer brevity." - John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, p. 685.

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ivorythumper
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Congratulations, Brother Dwain! Keep preachin' the WORD!
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Ditto!
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justme
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[size=14]CONGRATULATIONS!!!![/size]

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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DivaDeb
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What Steve said, Dwain. I'm pleased to hear of your milestone. I'm thankful for your faithfulness.
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Phlebas
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Congrats. How much do you get paid?
Random FML: Today, I was fired by my boss in front of my coworkers. It would have been nice if I could have left the building before they started celebrating. FML

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...and the Lord said..."let there be Dwain"

congrats man!! :thumb:
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Dewey
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Apr 22 2006, 10:37 AM
Congrats. How much do you get paid?

Not a dime until the phone rings, and when it does, not enough to worry about.

^_^
"By nature, i prefer brevity." - John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, p. 685.

"Never waste your time trying to explain yourself to people who are committed to misunderstanding you." - Anonymous

"Oh sure, every once in a while a turd floated by, but other than that it was just fine." - Joe A., 2011

I'll answer your other comments later, but my primary priority for the rest of the evening is to get drunk." - Klaus, 12/31/14
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John D'Oh
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Congratulations Dwain.

On a side note, even a faithless heathen atheist such as myself very much enjoys your occasional sermons over here. More than one has struck a chord with me. I particularly liked the most recent one covering doubt, and the humanity of Christ.
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Larry
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Congratulations, Dwain.
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Congratulations. :smile:
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Congratulations, Dwain ! 'I thought you'd get Layed soon if you played your cards right! :lol:

(somebody had to do it...)
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DivaDeb
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Mik!

Hi

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Mikhailoh
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Hi Deb!!! How are ya? I've been posting a lot this week because I've been sick... (physically, not the normal mental imbalances).

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Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball
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DivaDeb
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I'm whooped. And making promises to myself about how "if I just make it one more week, I'll get to relax" for a bit. I think I'm still married, but the only proof of it in recent memory is some pretty cute text messages on my phone. We've both been running like nuts in opposite directions. One more week. Just gotta get through one more week.
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