tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post8397554525268710440..comments2023-11-03T02:27:58.016-07:00Comments on Covenant Thinklings: On to Columbus!Brian Emmethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16119537229186664059noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-7840504015733835462007-10-15T10:12:00.000-07:002007-10-15T10:12:00.000-07:00New post ahead--please check in there.New post ahead--please check in there.Brian Emmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16119537229186664059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-56054641180277642432007-10-15T08:53:00.000-07:002007-10-15T08:53:00.000-07:00Ok,The Paintball extravaganza this past weekend wa...Ok,<BR/><BR/>The Paintball extravaganza this past weekend was fun if short.<BR/><BR/>I found out the wedding is on the same saturday you guys are meeting on so I'm out. The wedding is more important than the bachelor party is, but probably not as fun. We did discuss staging a paintball ambush during the ceremony, but the idea was discarded when we thought about the guys who would be there who have their conceal and carry licenses.<BR/><BR/>We also thought the brides reaction might make for a cold evening for the groom. <BR/><BR/>So that idea went out the window. <BR/><BR/>Anyhow, I think one of you ought to rent a gorilla suit, that would help everyone know where to meet.Jeremiahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09588071199879311707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-17097978892748278372007-10-14T10:10:00.000-07:002007-10-14T10:10:00.000-07:00Yipee! I'm in!Yipee! I'm in!Brian Emmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16119537229186664059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-60512816506650541892007-10-14T03:18:00.000-07:002007-10-14T03:18:00.000-07:00depending on the weather, there is an Irish bar do...depending on the weather, there is an Irish bar down the street with an outdoor area where we could practice native american herbal rituals.Joseph Holbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14444064378832759436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-4424303141950054102007-10-13T22:04:00.000-07:002007-10-13T22:04:00.000-07:00OK...lobby at 2 PM...anybody who recognizes somebo...OK...lobby at 2 PM...anybody who recognizes somebody that has been on this thing...hang with them and it will come together. If you are in doubt, just show up looking like you can't wait to express an opinion and ask if anybody is interested. If they don't agree with your point of view, you have the right group! Given that we will have a schedule to follow for the rest of the day...let's don't get too intense and just enjoy looking at each other over a beverage of choice. What has this meant for you to date?Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09536846888583909874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-69694368765295216912007-10-12T20:00:00.000-07:002007-10-12T20:00:00.000-07:00I'll be there. Just look for a guy with a lot of ...I'll be there. Just look for a guy with a lot of gray hair a short cropped white beard and more paunch than he wishes he had.John M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17246946295254009203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-39273634832160413232007-10-12T16:31:00.000-07:002007-10-12T16:31:00.000-07:00sorry....that was Windows VISTA again....I am read...sorry....that was Windows VISTA again....I am ready to remove it and go back to XPJoseph Holbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14444064378832759436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-72066672025256670132007-10-12T14:58:00.000-07:002007-10-12T14:58:00.000-07:00so... are we done with this thread? Time to get Ma...so... are we done with this thread? Time to get Matt, Dr. Sam or Eagle-Man to post a new topic?Joseph Holbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14444064378832759436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-43066836891216655102007-10-12T14:02:00.000-07:002007-10-12T14:02:00.000-07:00I plan to be with you all on Saturday.I plan to be with you all on Saturday.steve Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09636663818169138997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-39515389319661547692007-10-12T10:56:00.000-07:002007-10-12T10:56:00.000-07:00OK, everyone who's in/near Columbus, let's meet on...OK, everyone who's in/near Columbus, let's meet on Saturday, 10/27, at 2 PM, in the lobby of the Hyatt Convention Center (on N Hiigh Street). The nearby Arena District has some nice watering holes and has been pretty deserted the last few times ACM has been in Columbus.<BR/><BR/>Now, since not all of us will recognize all of us, how will we disclose ourselves, without giving ourselves away to standersby and passersby? Ceremonial garb? Secret hand signal? Decoder ring?<BR/><BR/>Or will gentlemen of such breeding, wit, brilliance and authentic ancient/future, emmerging/postmodern, missional/incarnational spirituality such as ourselves simply recognize one another instinctively?<BR/><BR/>OK, who's definitely in? Probably in? On the outside, but really wanting to be in? Inside out?Brian Emmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16119537229186664059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-49094806036039577932007-10-11T13:57:00.000-07:002007-10-11T13:57:00.000-07:00Hey Thinklingers! All of this talk about fellowshi...Hey Thinklingers! All of this talk about fellowship and cigars in the cool weather is tantalizing. I am here, reading along, as I will be while ACM is underway. Will and I will not be attending. We are students, yes. And employees.<BR/><BR/>Thanks to you guys for writing what you did about ACM, CSM, KMI, VCR, and the history thereof. It's all starting to make more sense.Patrick K Curriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09120213529282884909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-56667524695297415222007-10-11T08:47:00.000-07:002007-10-11T08:47:00.000-07:00Thanks Joseph,Thanks also John for the clarificati...Thanks Joseph,<BR/><BR/>Thanks also John for the clarification,<BR/><BR/>Somehow my foggy brain thought the meeting was this weekend. I'll have to look at the calender and see what I can do. There are 2 weddings coming up and I don't know when they are. I may be able to make it on the 28th or 27th.<BR/><BR/>Jamie if you read this I may change my response to your request.Jeremiahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09588071199879311707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-1039388919815096902007-10-09T20:47:00.000-07:002007-10-09T20:47:00.000-07:00Let's choose a time and go with it.1 PM, 2 PM...Th...Let's choose a time and go with it.<BR/><BR/>1 PM, 2 PM...<BR/><BR/>Those that can make it will make it. We will need to pick a place...maybe the lobby. Suggestions?Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09536846888583909874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-16567490203363905512007-10-09T20:06:00.000-07:002007-10-09T20:06:00.000-07:00PS Ditto on scheduling around anyone the schedule...PS Ditto on scheduling around anyone the schedule of anyone who can drive in during the weekend.John M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17246946295254009203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-48174206525022523422007-10-09T20:05:00.000-07:002007-10-09T20:05:00.000-07:00Jeremiah, welcome back! I wondered where you were...Jeremiah, welcome back! I wondered where you were. Just to clarify, the dates of ACM are Oct. 25-28, beginning the evening of the 25th and ending at noon on the 28th.<BR/><BR/>Sat. afternoon would work for me. I think Joseph and I are committed for lunch that day for a previously scheduled meeting, but we should be able to get that one over in time to meet with you guys after lunch as Robert suggested.John M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17246946295254009203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-11002035911349622822007-10-09T16:18:00.000-07:002007-10-09T16:18:00.000-07:00I like and agree w/ Robert's points--we're not get...I like and agree w/ Robert's points--we're not getting together for further theological heavy lifting, but to get to know one another. Guys, if you're in the area and could make it into Columbus for even part of a day, please let us know when and we'll do our best to schedule around you.Brian Emmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16119537229186664059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-32494408650448116402007-10-09T14:52:00.000-07:002007-10-09T14:52:00.000-07:00hey Jer... when is the bachelor extravaganza? mayb...hey Jer... when is the bachelor extravaganza? maybe we can come down! <BR/><BR/>seriously...we have not picked a time to meet yet...any chance you can drive up for part or all of one day? I think we would be willing to try to work things around your schedule if possible to have you with us for at least an hour or so... wish I could drop in but we are flying.<BR/><BR/>way to go on the small group! keep it up....we can take over the world...one small group at a time.Joseph Holbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14444064378832759436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-52566281996220392892007-10-09T13:53:00.000-07:002007-10-09T13:53:00.000-07:00BTW if anyone wants to stop by Cincinnati to visit...BTW if anyone wants to stop by Cincinnati to visit/ stay over, I've got a spare bedroom and would love the company/chat. My door is always open and my cell # is (859) 466-2454.<BR/><BR/>Address is 356 dry creek rd. Cold Spring Ky. 41076<BR/><BR/>BlessingsJeremiahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09588071199879311707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-18727728945786127312007-10-09T13:50:00.000-07:002007-10-09T13:50:00.000-07:00Hey guys,I'm back. I went to the KMI conference la...Hey guys,<BR/><BR/>I'm back. I went to the KMI conference last week. It was great! Steve, I'm so sorry about your uncle, and I really missed spending time with you. I was looking forward to that. BTW a lot of the guys were talking about how incredible you did at the thing on Tuesday.<BR/><BR/>I wish terribly that I could go to ACM this weekend. I've really enjoyed talking with you guys so much. A guy in my small group is having his bachelor party/paintball extravaganza and I am committed there first.<BR/><BR/><BR/>BTW please pray for me as you read this. My small group is meeting for the first time as two groups tonight and I already have a very significant "crisis" I have to deal with. I am not at liberty to say more, but I'm in for a rodeo.<BR/><BR/>Incidentally I started my first small group exactly seven years ago and we will now be 5 groups out of that first one. GOD's Grace has been on us for sure. Please pray that we will weather this next storm.<BR/><BR/>As you all recognize, I don't mind conflict, but I need the Grace to approach the issue with the heart of Jesus. Thank you for your prayers.Jeremiahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09588071199879311707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-44566118218645963442007-10-09T05:29:00.000-07:002007-10-09T05:29:00.000-07:00anyone know if Sean, Patrick or William are coming...anyone know if Sean, Patrick or William are coming? <BR/><BR/>I'm guessing that an issue for them might be finances, since all of them are students.Joseph Holbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14444064378832759436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-5148374388083871912007-10-08T21:42:00.000-07:002007-10-08T21:42:00.000-07:00Brian/JohnAnother time that might work is after lu...Brian/John<BR/><BR/>Another time that might work is after lunch Saturday. If I am recalling correctly, the afternoon is open. My suggestion is to NOT attempt engaging blog/e-mail subject matter for furtherance of the discussions but maybe use the time to put faces and names together along with a few reflections on the value of the format. There is so much going on around this gathering, I am inclined to have a "thinklings" hour to just say "howdy" to everyone. The after hours proposal is a bit of a reach for me because of everything else going on. NOt to mention that sleep tends to be the commodity that takes the biggest hit at these things.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09536846888583909874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-23941335916449599852007-10-08T18:59:00.000-07:002007-10-08T18:59:00.000-07:00Yes, I would like to see those who are there. The...Yes, I would like to see those who are there. The problem with breakfast is that you just get started and then have to break up because it's time to start the corporate gathering.<BR/><BR/>So, I would prefer the more open-ended time of an "after hours" gathering. (Ditto your Kathy comments for my Vicki!)<BR/><BR/>I'll go with the consensus. If breakfast is preferred that's fine. Is anyone else reading this? What do the rest of you think?John M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17246946295254009203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-40635589771397247362007-10-08T17:09:00.000-07:002007-10-08T17:09:00.000-07:00I'm not aware that we finalized anything yet, but ...I'm not aware that we finalized anything yet, but please correct me if I'm wrong. I'd hate to go all the way to ACM and miss a covenanthinklings get-together!<BR/><BR/>My guess/suggestion is for a breakfast meeting...? I know that's early, but it seems lunchtimes are short and dinner times get crowded. Do you agree and, if so, how would either Fri or Sat morning for breakfast work for you? Other suggestions are also welcome, incl. someone hosting an after-hours get-together in your room/suite. If that's the preferred option, it might be good for someone traveling sans spouse to host a late-nighter? My wife loves me and therefore loves all of you, but not sure she wants to stay up late with the likes of us, sitting around batting back-and-forth with Hebrew mindset, Greek philosophy, the true meaning of ekklesia and bitching that we can't smoke cigars...<BR/><BR/>...although Kathy would be more than delighted NOT to have us lightin' up the stogies in our room! Love has its limist, you know...Brian Emmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16119537229186664059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-40950098037292553842007-10-07T08:16:00.000-07:002007-10-07T08:16:00.000-07:00Brian, Amen to your comments about the bread and t...Brian, Amen to your comments about the bread and the cup; which reminded me of the annual communion service at ACM; which brought a question to mind...<BR/><BR/>Earlier we discussed getting the blog participants together who are able to be in Columbus. Did we ever finalize anything as to whether and when?John M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17246946295254009203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073492877901726247.post-57961395408468018492007-10-07T06:22:00.000-07:002007-10-07T06:22:00.000-07:00Amen (and thanks) to Michael, and Amen to John's a...Amen (and thanks) to Michael, and Amen to John's amen-ing thereof! We celebrate and remember unity in, and unity out of, brokenness every time we come to the Table. The one loaf is the product of a process of breaking, as is the cup. Thanks be to God for his incomprehensible gift!Brian Emmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16119537229186664059noreply@blogger.com