Back to studies again...

Well, J-term is complete and now the second semester begins. More Hebrew, which has proven challenging to me, and some exciting classes like preaching and the theology of the congregation await. I look forward to getting back at it, but even more to learning of my assignment for internship. I also anticipate the day that my Clinical Pastoral Experience begins, that being Tuesday, May 29th.

I'm getting ready to fly down to Tampa, FL to represent the Center for Youth Ministries and the seminary at the ECLA Youth Ministry Extravaganza. This is a fun event that draws together tons of youth workers in one place for continuing education, networking, and self-care. I look forward to meeting up with friends like Erik, Steve, Faye, Sue and many others.



I hope all is well with you as you read this blog and that you might find time to pray for an upcoming event that I will be speaking for, the Metro Confirmation Retreat, held in Florida each year. This is a great event that draws young people in confirmation along with their pastors and confirmation teachers to a camp facility. This year I will talk about living in the Mountaintops and Molehills of life, Christian vocation and spirituality during the good, bad and normal times of life. Please pray for the youth, their leaders, the event planners, and for me as I continue to prepare.

peace,

Paul :o)