WHEN IS THE LAST NOT THE LAST?
You know the answer: When the leader of a program ceases to lead but the
program goes on.
For example: On Oct. 5th of this year, I will hold my last session of
the Fall Preaching Workshop at Cherry Log.. Counting both Spring and
Fall Workshops, this will be the 25th. The theme is “Emotion in
Preaching” and I look forward to our time together.
But what is of prime importance is that the Workshop will continue on
its present schedule, and with strong leadership.
Trisha has already secured unusually
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capable leaders for 2010, both Spring and Fall.
Read her article in this issue of Milk and Honey to satisfy your
curiosity and whet your appetite.
Last week I was asked by a minister from out of state and coming this
Fall for the first time whether I would be leading the Workshop. When I
said “Yes”, he continued, “But isn’t your leadership of the program at
its end?” I said, “Nearabout.” He said, “What?” I repeated “Nearabout.”
Poor fellow obviously struggling with the English language. What will he
do with roundabout, hereabout, turnabout, or whereabout? I’ll probably
have to explain to him what the Workshop is about. — FBC
MARK YOUR CALENDAR HELEN LEWIS LECTURE MARCH 5,
2010
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This spring I was given one of the best books I have read in a
long time about contemporary life in the mountains of southern
Appalachia. Clay’s Quilt, the first novel written by Silas
House, is full of music, religion and celebration of God and
life. He writes about family and the land in such a compelling
way that I felt I had made a visit to Eastern Kentucky when I
finished the book.
A day or two later Helen Lewis called to talk about who we might
invite to be the lecturer at the March 2010 event. And to my
surprise she said Silas House, an Appalachian author, musician,
and Eastern Kentucky activist. I should have known Helen Lewis
would know this young writer with such immense gifts. Not only
does she know Silas House who was born and raised in Eastern
Kentucky, but he also received the Helen Lewis Community Award
in 2008 for his environmental activism from the Appalachian
Studies Association.
Silas House will be an exciting lecturer speaking about
mountaintop coal removal and his writing. He will also bring his
band for the 2010 Helen Lewis Lecture. This is something you
won’t want to miss! — TLS |
SINCE WE COULDN’T TALK HIM OUT OF RETIRING AGAIN
We have lined up two outstanding presenters for the Preaching Workshops
in 2010. Dr. Eugene Lowry, who has recently retired after serving as a
professor of preaching for over 30 years at St. Paul School of Theology
in Kansas City, Missouri, will be the lecturer March 1, 2010. In
addition to being a preaching professor, Dr. Lowry is a gifted jazz
pianist. So you will be in for a real treat as he gives a keyboard
lecture/concert relating jazz and preaching.
The October 4, 2010, presenter will be Dr. Thomas Long, Bandy Professor
of Preaching at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, in
Atlanta.
Dr. Long came to Candler following Dr. Craddock’s retirement from that
position. So you can be sure he is an exciting preacher, professor, and
noted author. Watch for more information later regarding his workshop
seminar topic. Don’t forget to hold those dates on your calendars so you
don’t miss these two unique preaching workshop seminars in Cherry
Log!--TLS
IT LOOKS LIKE WE WILL BE ABLE
To increase our Children’s Enrichment Program this Fall, at least that
is the news I get from Trisha: Another musician/storyteller for Head
Start children. I hope, I hope, I hope.
Those Head Start children have no idea what a treat is in store for
them. That is, if the new member of the team is anything like the ones
we already have. Have you met them? They are excited and exciting, full
of love for children, talented, self-giving, and prepared. When they
walk into a room, everyone knows someone just came in and this room is
already different.
I read somewhere that if a child, even a child in poverty and neglect,
has one adult outside the family who is caring and encouraging, that
child’s chances of remaining in school and succeeding in life rise
sharply. I know that one adult, and I predict that 25 years from now
lawyers, doctors, ministers, teachers, good mothers and fathers will
stop by the old Head Start school looking for that person who made the
difference, just to say “Thank you”. I know it will happen. In fact,
some of the parents of these children are already, in advance, saying
“Thank you”.
Even those of you not parents of pre-schoolers are probably now thinking
of some way to join in the “Thank you”. — FBC
CALLIE J. SMITH, WINNER OF FRED CRADDOCK AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN
PREACHING
We are pleased to announce the first
recipient of this preaching award given by the Disciples of
Christ Historical Society in partnership with The Craddock
Center. Rev. Smith is serving as Pastoral Associate at
Greenfield Christian Church in Greenfield, Indiana, as well as
Program Manager of the Office of Lifelong Theological Education
at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana. The
award recognizes a Disciples minister under the age of 35 who
exhibits outstanding skills in preaching.
Congratulations, Callie!--TLS
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JOHN DOMINIC CROSSAN LECTURING
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Dom
Crossan will present three lectures at
Cherry Log Christian Church:
Friday, September 11 at 7 p.m.
Lecture I: Empire & the Matrix of Paul
Saturday, September 12 at 9 a.m.
Lecture II: Luke & the Mission of Paul
10:30 a.m.—Refreshments & book signing
11:00 a.m. — Lecture III: Equality & the Vision of Paul
Suggested reading preparation: In Search of Paul and The First
Paul.
To register contact Cherry Log Christian Church
clcc@tds.net or phone
706-632-1048
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Children’s Enrichment Program of The Craddock Center
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