A litany of sorts
So here we are, just past midterms, and already I’m thinking about what classes I’ll take next semester. This spring will be my sixth (and last) full-time semester of studies. (I’ll wrap up my remaining classes the following two semesters as a part-time student.) So here’s what’s on the docket for the spring:
- Lay Formation VI (a directed reading)
- Christology (which I’ve been waiting to take since last spring)
- Sacramental and Theological Foundations of Ministry (a mouthful)
- Foundations of Preaching II (an extension of the Preaching I course I’m in now)
- Theology and Spirituality of Marriage and Family (another mouthful)
- Theology and Ministry of Teaching (another exciting class!)
On a separate (though I promise related) note, I have a list in the back of my planner. It’s a list of all the people that I know who just got engaged, are about to be married, or are expecting children. People just sort of laugh when I tell them I have this list and say “You’re just at that time in your life.” And I guess I am. But when I signed up to take “Theology and Spirituality of Marriage and Family” I began to think about these people even more. So here’s part of my ever-growing list of friends and family who are beginning families of their own. Please join me in praying for them…
For the newly engaged and recently married…
Katie & Karl; Gill & Phil; Lisa & Chris; Kyle & Heather;
Holly & Mikey; Jennifer & Ryan; Teresa & Uriel; Mary Beth & Drew;
Katie & Jason; Jeff & Kathrine; Stephanie & Doug; Drew & Ashley;
Kyle & Heidi; Sarah & Chris; Dan & Amanda; Jack & Dana;
Abbie & Ken; Kathy & Josh; Lindsay & Jesse; Jackie & Joffrey; Cal & Shannon
For those awaiting new life…
Bethany & Jimmie; Chip & Sarah (and sister Grace); Wendy & Jeff (and brother Jack)
And newly arrived…
Baby Connor, parents John and Maureen and big sister Madeline.