My synod finally sent my papers to me. Included in the packet is a note from the assistant to the bishop who deals with candidacy, a pamphlet on the ELCA seminaries (see my sidebar for their links), two copies of my ministry checklist, the actual application with the essay topic, a book on discernment, and a few other things on the process. I’m thankful to have it, but I’m also starting to get nervous because this means that the candidacy process is finally starting. I have two interviews, an essay, an application, and psych testing to get through before I’ll know if I’m M.Div quality material.<\/p>\n
Pastor Tom also left a message today and I called him back. It was comforting to hear his voice and he asked if all was going well with Jon’s internship. I replied that we were fine and that I was subbing as the church secretary this week, but still job hunting. He’s taking the paperwork to church council tonight and I have a feeling he needs to know what is up with my seminary decision (i.e. Luther or Trinity) and I feel bad that I can’t give it to him.<\/p>\n
Pray for me because I’m feeling pretty overwhelmed by the process.<\/p>\n
One nice thing: “Where He Leads Me” by Twila Paris came on randomly as I was starting this entry.<\/p>\n
There’s a great broad road through the meadow\/ And many travel there\/ But I have a gentle shepherd\/I would follow anywhere\/ Up a narrow path through the mountains\/ To the valley far below\/ To be ever in His presence\/ Where He leads me I will go\/ Where He leads me I will go\/ There are many wondrous voices\/ Day and night they fill the air\/ There is one so small and quiet\/ I would know it anywhere\/ In the city or in the wilderness\/ There’s a ringing crystal clear\/ To be ever close beside Him\/ When He calls me I will hear\/ When He calls me I will hear\/ There is a great broad road to nowhere\/ And so many travel there\/ But I have a gentle shepherd\/I would follow anywhere\/ Though the journey takes me far away\/ From the place I call my home\/ To be ever in His presence\/ Where He leads me I will go\/Where He leads me I will go\/ Where He leads me I will go.<\/i><\/p>\n
Gee Lord… are you trying to tell me something?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
My synod finally sent my papers to me. Included in the packet is a note from the assistant to the bishop who deals with candidacy, a pamphlet on the ELCA seminaries (see my sidebar for their links), two copies of … Continue reading