Check-in
Yep… I’ve done it again; it’s been weeks since I last posted. That’s meant a lot of church, a lot of reading, and a lot of knitting that’s gone entirely unreported (I can tell you’re really missing it, huh!?) 
Well, here’re a couple of updates:
- I knit another Koolhaas hat (this one for JJ) — all done. Turned out pretty well, maybe I’ll get a picture of it for you.
- Also picked up some “recycled” silk yarn from the Hunger Site Store that will eventually work it’s way into being a “Brittany Jumper” for Sophia. It’s discontinued, but they have some left if you’re interested - it’s a much better price than I’ve seen elsewhere… it’s for a good cause… and, well, it’s cool! (Smells a little “musty” but I think that’ll go away when I wash it.)
- I’ve picked up the Labyrinth that I was knitting and started working on it again… it’s getting closer - I’ll post pics when it’s done rather than bore you with step by step updates.
- I’ve been reading a lot about community. Perhaps the most enlightening book I’ve just finished is called School(s) for Conversion: 12 Marks of a New Monasticism (by the Rutba House). It’s a pleasant change from the pop-oriented lit. that’s so common in “post-modern” and “new monasticism.” I highly recommend it. Particulalry, I’d point you to the chapters on “Intentional Formation in the Way of Christ and the Rule of the Community Along the Lines of the Old Novitiate” (Mark 6), and “Peacemaking in the Midst of Violence and Conflict Resolution Along the Lines of Matthew 18″ (Mark 11).
- My Thesis proposal is still up in the air. They required more to be done on it than I was expecting and seem to have latched on a couple of weak spots that weren’t particularly integral to the concept. I’m hoping to have clarified that in the newest version, but I’m not certain.
Perhaps the most interesting thing to happen lately is that we’ve finished studying the Isaiah Vision in our Adult Sunday School class and are going to be re-working our way through the Heidelberg Catechism (by request.) What’s so interesting about it is that, although I’ve worked in several congregations, I’m actually convinced that Dunningville has the potential to live into the Isaiah Vision really well. I’ve been tired and rather worn out lately, but the congregation is doing well and starting to engage some questions about justice/ministry/faithfulness/etc. that many congregations never even bother to notice.
Anyhow, I thought I’d at least touch bases. I hope and pray you are each well.
Grace and Peace,
`tim
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January 22nd, 2008 at 2:26 am
Glad to hear you’re fine and knitting!