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T H E V O I C E O F T H E C O M M U N I T Y

kairojA Weekly Newspaper Issue 188, Oct. 5 - Oct. 9, 20

More than wordsDoug Cartwright is a Middler MDiv student under care of Palo DuroPresbytery. He is an Inquirer for Minister of Word and Sacrament.

Im really glad you are here. These were

he initial words I heard when I first set foot on

Austin Seminarys campus. It was a beautiful fall

day, and I had driven down from Wichita Falls,

about five hours north of Austin. I arrived on

ampus, and upon my arrival a senior uttered the

phrase, Im really glad you are here, before I could

even get all the way out of my car.It was Discovery Weekend, and I had no

ntention of visiting APTS until the Tuesday of thatame week. In fact, our president, Ted Wardlaw, had

been at my home church speaking the previous

weekend, and he had invited me to come down for a

visit. Ted was one of a long list of people who had

encouraged me to think about seminary over the

years, and I remember looking at him and more o

less uttering my usual response of, Thanks but NThanks.

Ted smiled and shook my hand, and I told

him that it was great to have met him and hear himpreach at our church. Little did I know thenTed

invitation pretty much wrecked my life as I had

known it.

That evening and the very next day I found

myself in a type of unrest unlike anything I had ev

experienced. The best way to describe it would besay that I knew something was wrong, and it felt l

I was going to drown if I didnt figure out what it

was. I had never felt anything like this before.

The next evening I went to speak with a clo

friend of mine, and I shared this unrest with him.We spent several hours talking when it suddenly

dawned on methe unrest I was experiencing wa

2009 Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

What I Learned at mySPM today

Paul Dubois reflects onlife interactions withsome of the smallest increation.

Page 3-4

Invite to Write

Middler DougCartwright reflects onhis call to seminaryand his inclusion in thecommunity.

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Interview with theCabinet

Find out why VicePresident for BusinessAffairs, Kurt Gabbard,dresses up eachHalloween.

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Campus Happenin

Senior Preachingcontinues this weekSee what else is on

for the semester.

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Meet the Juniors

Find out more aboutthe new students oncampus.

Page 6

Interview with Author,Julie Clawson

Julie Clawsonpresented her bookEveryday Justice at

Manna, if you missedit, heres an interview.

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esponse to denying a call. It was there in my

riends home, after midnight, that I said the words,I think I am supposed to go to seminary.

As the words came out of my mouth, it was as

f I was ascending from the abyss to the surface of

he water where I was about to take a breath that my

ungs were longing forSo I logged on to the

nternet and typed in the following webdestinationwww.austinseminary.edu .

I spent the next couple of hours browsing the

APTS website. I actually clicked on every single link

and read every page of the site. The next morning Ialled the seminary and asked if there was any way I

ould be a part of Discovery Weekend. To this

question, Jack Barden simply replied, come on

down.

So here we are back at the beginning. I pulledup on campus on that beautiful fall day. Before I

ould get out of my car, I heard the words, Im

eally glad you are here. I didnt think much of it at

he time, but it was nice hearing someone say

omething so welcoming.

As I fast forward in my mind a bit, Iemember how often I heard these words during

orientation, midterms, and finals of my first

emester. I remember hearing these words through

an-Term Hebrew. I recall hearing them through theSpring semester and even in Greek camp. This string

of words that comprised a sentence became

omething like an anchor for me during my first year

of seminary, and they anchored me to a community

ather than an abyss.

Some might ask what the big deal is about a

phrase like this one. I would even venture to sayhat some might not understand the significance of a

place that appreciates each other in this wayletalone vocalizes it. I believe that it is something

pecial and dear that we have here at Austin

Seminary. It is more than words, and it is more than

a phrase. It is more than a good feeling or a warm

uzzy. It is more than a clich. It connects each of us

as we realize how it is we are connected in and

hrough God, and it is the heart behind the matter.

With that saidI hope that all who read th

will realize that I and many others are really gladyou are here.

-Doug Cartwr

Happy TimesChristian Schmidt is a Junior MDiv Unitarian Universalist studin the care of the Southwest Unitarian Universalist Conference.

Theres 5:47 left to play, and the University

Houstons football team is down five points and h95 yards to go for a touchdown. This is where, in t

10 years Ive been a fan of the Cougars, they

inevitably find a way to come close but not seal th

deal.

Its UH were talking about, not the mightymighty APTS flag football team. My Cougars have

been a force since some of our seminary classmate

were still learning to read.

But this time, they did it. They drove 95 yar

scored a touchdown to take the lead, then held Te

Tech off and won. They won!This ranks among the happiest moments o

my life, I wrote on my Facebook status. And it do

I love football. I love sports. Im the guy that

preached a sermon about the spirituality of basebafter all. And I love my Cougars. UH doesnt have

the highest profile nationwide, or even in Texas, b

wouldnt trade my years there for time at any oth

college.

But come Sunday morning, I wondered wh

other moments rank among the happiest of my lif

To be honest, Im not usually that self-reflective, aleast about the past. Or, to be more accurate, Im

more likely to obsess over poor choices and misseopportunities, than to remember the good times.

So, in the ample free time I have (that was a

joke, seminarians. Get it?), I sat down to make a li

of a few of the happiest moments in my 28 years o

this planet. Here goes:
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1. The day I realized I wanted to become a UU

minister. This also ties for the scariest momentof my life.

2. Scoring a goal in the final soccer game of my

high school career. It was gorgeous; I juked

two defenders, then fired a shot low and left

underneath the keeper. Youll have to believe

me, theres no video evidence. But it waseasily the greatest athletic highlight of my life.

3. Officiating at my friend Aprils wedding.

4. The first time I told a woman that I loved her.

5. Standing atop the Eiffel Tower with my bestfriend Sean.

I dont pretend to think that anybody outside of

my mother will care that much about the happiest

moments of my life. But for me, it felt like an

mportant exercise in being grateful for thewonderful things Ive been a part of.

So, what are the happiest moments of your life?

Think about it.

-Christian Schmidt

The President wants YOU! tohave lunch with him.

Next lunch, Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Sign up at the McCord Desk

What I Learned at My

SPM Today:

Higher Ground

Paul Dubois is a Senior MDiv Student under care of the SouthweConference

As I stood on the front stoop this afternoonwatching my youngest disembark from the carpo

felt a stinging sensation in my right foot. Ooh, nogood; Ive felt that before. Fire ants. Thirty or for

of the little creatures were swarming on my bare

foot, with hundreds more on the surrounding

concrete. A few inches from where my foot was, a

thick trail of ants could be traced about 20 feet bacto the hill they were abandoning next to the storm

water pond. The ants wound their way towards t

apartment, along the steps, then up to the porch.

The trail diverged, with one branch taking the ins

track into the wooden door jam, while the other

branch climbed the brick and went into the sidingthe upstairs apartment. Somewhere above my he

imagine a happy reunion, of sorts, a joyous arriva

a promised land.

Its quite a site, really. Thousands of ants. moving in one direction, many of whom were

carrying eggs or larvae. Purpose. Hours later, afte

dark, the pace had not subsided one bit.

Determination. The hill they were abandoning wa

intact. It had not been violently breached by one o

the wandering bands of young boys who frequen

the area. It had not been accidentally stepped on a wayfaring UT student. It was intact. Like the

Anasazi who abandoned Mesa Verde and ChacoCanyon a thousand years ago the reason for the

exodus was elusive; we can only speculate. Myste

But, there was a clue. Perhaps this is far-fetched, but a few minutes before discovering the

ants, I heard that we are in for some potentially

heavy rainfall this weekenda Special Weather

Statement had been issued. This is not simply a

series of thunderstorms passing through, but a
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Extensions of an Olive Branch

Reflections on Unity and PeaceMary Elizabeth Prentice is a Candidate for Minister of Word and

acrament under care of Grace Presbytery.

A devotion from Henry J. Nouwens Bread for the

ourney: A Daybook of Wisdom and Faith.

October 1

When we invite friends for a meal, we do much

more than offer them food for their bodies. We offer

riendship, fellowship, good conversation, intimacy, andloseness. When we say, Help yourself. . . take some

more. . . have another glass, we offer our guests not onlyur food and our drink but also ourselves. A spiritual

ond grows, and we become food and drink for one

nother.

In the most complete and perfect way, this happens

when Jesus gives himself to us in the Eucharist as food

nd drink. By offering us his Body and Blood, Jesus offers

us the most intimate communion possible. It is a divine

ommunion.

I read this Thursday night in my nightlydevotion, after suffering from writers block. It

finally hit me what I could write about this week.

Sunday, October 4, 2009, is World Communion

Sunday, a Sunday set aside to celebrate the Lords

Supper in the communion of saints around the

world. Churches across denominational divides are

taggering to the table this week to recognize our

onnections as a little c catholic church (united &

universal). But what does coming to the table mean?

I cannot help but think back to my time inNorthern Ireland as a Young Adult Volunteer. There

were countless evenings when I was invited into

homes and shared part of my life and listened to

others stories over mashed potatoes and a good

bottle of wine.

I look at my seminary experience and givethanks to my friends who have families, especiallythose that have small children, who have invited m

into their lives and into their homes to share and

commune with them.

I look at last Sunday when I was in Wacovisiting David, and a church member asked us tojoin her for lunch. While the food was great,

especially the dessert, what really nourished me w

the interaction, the conversation, and the joy of be

together.

I look to my family tradition of sitting dowtogether and sharing a meal and all three of us kid

were asked to share the highlight of our day. We

were each recognized, validated and heard during

that sacred time around the table. I am sad that I do not have a kitchen table imy apartment right now - it is too small. But that

did not stop me from inviting two friends over to

study for our Evangelism test Monday night.

Balancing our books and notes on our knees we

enjoyed studying, but we also, in good NorthernIrish tradition, shared a wee cuppa and a biscuit

(cookie).

In each of these instances, friends havebecome family and they end up feeding me in mo

ways than I can articulate, until I read this devotio

They are my food and drink, nourishing me as a

friend and investing in me as a person. With thes

images in mind, I think I am going to approach th

table this week in a new way.

-Mary Elizabeth Pren

Congratulations Esther Gomez Suket delivered baby Mia Fridmorning! Proud Pappa Hunor Suket helped as bestProud Pappas can in these affairs! The shower is a1:30 p.m. Friday, October 2, at Hicks. Come for a bof yummy cake and photos (we hope) of baby Mia.Mom and baby will stay at the hospital, but Hunor wbe here to share the good news.

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Sudie Neisen

BA - Philosophy &

nterdisciplinary Studies at Miami

University of Ohio.

Glendale Presbyterian Church,

Glendale, MO.

She could listen to Passing

Afternoon by Iron & Wine all day

and loves eating raspberries.

Brittany Harvey

BA - Philosophy, Religion and

English, James Madison

University in VA.

The Presbyterian Church,

Fredericksburg, VA.

She would travel back in time to

the Grunge Period in Seattle and

wishes she had infinite energy.

Amanda Robinson

Unitarian Universalist Church,

Cedar Park, TX.

She would be an artichoke if sh

were a vegetable because you

have to peel away lots of leave

to get to the heart. She posses

the superpower of momhood.

Sarah Holden

PhD. in English.

University United Methodist

Church, San Antonio, TX.

She would travel back to the

Middle Ages if she could go back

n time. The last non-seminary

book that she read was The Girl

with the Dragon Tattoo.

Katie Muzos

BA - Social Work, Baylor

University.

Oak Hills United Methodist

Church, Austin, TX.

She would travel back to the 1800s

and could listen to Born Againby Third Day.

Ann Hausheer

Served as DCE at St. Marks for

last four years.

St. Marks Presbyterian ChurchBoerne, TX.

She ran the Marine Crops

Marathon in 2004 and would go

back to the Reformation to mee

the formative church leaders.

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Stats:

Born and raised in the Chicago area

Married with three kids. Hisanniversary is October 31!

B.S. in Chemical Engineering with twoyears in the industry

MBA & undergrad degree fromUniversity of Illinois

Worked for 4 years at Mary HolmesCollege in Columbus, MS, in theirBusiness & Development Offices

Met his wife at the Community Theaterin Westpoint, MS, while volunteering as

the Assistant Director ofNunsense. (Hiswife, Lisa played Sister Robert Ann.)

Worked for APTS in the developmentoffice under John Evans for three yearswhile living in Leander

Worked at McCormick Seminary for 9years at their CFO.

Got his CPA (on the first try) by takingnight classes while working atMcCormick Seminary.

Returned to APTS in November 2005.

Rides the bus to work from Cedar Parkeveryday. He is a big fan of PublicTransportation!

Questions & Answers:

Q: If you got a tattoo of a theologian, thatould at anytime be removed, who wouldt be?

A: I am not a big fan of tattoos,temporary or otherwise, but I guess Iwould go with St. Augustine.

Q: I hear you dress up for Halloween.

Why? And What is your most creativecostume.

A: My wife and I were married onHalloween in 1992. That coupled withour love of community theater helpsanswer why I dress up.

Our wedding was quite fun. While ourcolors were not orange and black wemade the reception somewhat likeHalloween. A few days before thewedding we threw a party and bought

about 50 pumpkins and spray paintedthem in our wedding colors. At the partythe guests were asked to carve thepumpkins and then these were used ascenterpieces at the reception. Also at thereception, each table had trick-or-treatcandy, so the children could go aroundand trick-or-treat.

As for costumes, Lisa, is quite the sewer.She has made an elaborate king costume,a dracula outfit, a wizard disguise and

best of all a lobster.

Q: Where do you vacation?

A: Most of my time off is spent takingkids to their camps. Including lastsummer when I went to Philmont withmy eldest sons boy scout troop andhiked 75 miles in 10 days. This summer Iwill spend time with my daughter atcheerleading camp and boy scout daycamp with my sons.

Q: Did you ever have sleepless nightduring the Anderson Houseconstruction?

A: Not particularly, but I definitely

learned a tremendous amount which be helpful as we enter another buildinphase. My biggest fret was aboutparking. We searched everywhere to parking for our students when wethought we were going to lose the Hiclot, but in the end we were able to fortthe bridge and keep the lot open.

Q: What are you looking forward to tyear?

A: With reaccreditation and Anderso

House completed I am hoping to focusome projects that got pushed back, lipolicy, procedure and preparednessissues.

As a member of reaccreditation and Steams, I am blessed to visit otheruniversities and theological institutionand get insight into what things workand what things do not. Here at APTwe are doing a very good job compareto our peers about living within our

means. The ethos of the staff, faculty community is one of cooperation andrespect. We are clear about our missiopurpose and goals, and live this out abeing good stewards of the resources currently have.

InterviewwithVicePresidentfor

BusinessAfairs

Mr. KurtA. Gabbard

As one of the six Austin Presbyterian Seminary Cabinet members, Kurt playsan integral role in coordinating: Auxiliary & Enterprises, InformationTechnology, Buildings & Grounds, Financial Services - (including studentaccounts), and Human Resources. He is the go-to guy for many things, butsees his role as one of helping and serving the seminary community.

KurtandhiseldestsonHunterdressedas

DocandMartyfromBacktotheFuture.

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Andrew Chapman

Presbyterian special student

Who has the best burgers in townand what do you like on yourburger?Huts, guacamole and bacon andspicy cheese, like pepper jack.

Whats your favorite dateestaurant?

Arbys (his wife, seated by him,aughs). No, really, can I tell you a

place Ive never been but I think isgood. Eastside Caf.

Whats one of your favorite Biblestories and why?would say David and Absalom

because of the father-sonelationship. You see the struggles,

but also how David loves his son somuch and how he grieves when hedies.

Whats your favorite study spot?Stitt Library. I float around in there.used to study there when I was an

undergrad at UT.

What gives you the right? (Its aoke, people.)Nothing, really.

Tracey Beadle

Methodist Middler MDiv Student

Who has the best burgers in townand what do you like on yourburger?Hyde Park Bar & Grill. Ketchup,mustard, pickle, lettuce and tomatoand bacon.

Special follow-up question: Doyou like the burgers or therenowned fries there better?

The fries.

Whats your favorite daterestaurant?Chuys, the original location.

Whats one of your favorite Biblestories and why?I believe its first or second accountof creation in Genesis, I always getthem confused, where man and

woman are created at the sametime.

Whats your favorite study spot?Probably downstairs at McCord onthe patio.

What gives you the right? (Its ajoke, people.)I dont know.

Jesse Ha

Presbyterian Junior MDiv studeWho has the best burgers in toand what do you like on yourburger?How would I know (Jesses new town, straight down from NewYork). I like an over-medium eggslab of tomato, mayonnaise orbarbecue sauce, some Monterey

jack cheese. And I like my burgemedium.

WhatsyourfavoritedaterestauraHmm, Ihaventdated m

since high school. Back then it wCheesecake Factory. They knewthere, because I came in with gir

so often.

Whats one of your favorite Bibstories and why?Jesus making breakfast for thenewly-made apostles. Its a verypersonal story. One of the greateways to show you care is food,eating together.

Whats your favorite study spoI study in my bed. I know its

horrible. I just lie down and read

What gives you the right? (Its ajoke, people.)Does this have to be theologicalcant answer that question beforsay what gives me the motivatio

Five Questions with. .by Christian Schmidt

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Lunch with Mission PersonnelPlease join Prof. Arun Jones and Revs. Diego Hiquita-Arango and Sarah Henken for a brow

bag luncheon on Monday, October 12, in McCord 201, to learn more about mission in Colombia

Rev. Diego Higuita-Arango is executive secretary of the Presbyterian Church of Colombia.

Rev. Sarah Henken is the current coordinator of the Colombia Accompaniment Program and woclosely with the World Mission office in Louisville and the Peacemaking Program. She has maderips to Colombia and before that was a YAV (Young Adult Volunteer) for two years in Argentina a

Uruguay.

RSVP with Alison Riemersma ([email protected]) in the Deans Office byFriday, October 9, 2009.

Chapel on

Fridays

What is Five Question

with. . .all about?

Charged with the task of keeping the

community on their toes, Christian Schmidtwill be armed with a camera and questions,asking three people random questions each

week. Be prepared!

You might be next.

Love their answers?Hate the questions?

Have something you want to ask

your fellow community members?

Write [email protected]

and let us know.

Interested in leading Worship in

Chapel on Fridays?

Want to try new styles of worship?

Contact Clare Lozano or Mari Lyn Jones
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-In attendance: Jackie Saxon VP SA, Kaci Porter SBP, Jose Lopez S.Senator, Sally Wright M. Senator, John Leedy M. Senator, Shane Webb S. Senator, Mary Elizabeth Prentice Kairos Editor, Karen Cotton, StudentRep to Library

-Meeting Convened with Prayer Sally Wright

-Student Body Meeting 9/30/09Manna Student committee reps notified to report on the functionof their committeeElections Results Kate LovelessState of Seminary Address Kaci Porter

-Make calendar items known to Student Body at MannaReformation Roast October 29 th, Thursday at 5:30 p.m. on the

Chapel LawnTrunk or Treat October 31st , Contact: Lauren FalcoDiscovery Weekend October 30-31st, Contact: Jack BardenLessons and Carols December 4th at 7 p.m.

-Presidents Report Kaci PorterBreaking Bread Program Discussed- initiative of the Deans office,

possible modifications and logistics discussed, Jackiefollowing up with Michael Jinkins.

ASA- Good reportCorpus Christi- Sudie N. contacted Senate to discuss funding

proposal send members to Covenant NetworkConvention in Cleveland (Note. previously fundedmembers were asked to speak at Manna regardingexperience in order to benefit the entire student body),will present at next Senate meeting, community gardenrevitalizing and compost center (coordinate with Kurt G.and maintenance)

SAV Report Jackie Saxon

Treasurer Nomination NeededAllocated Student Senate Budget Fall 2009: $3,061.68Golf Fund: $30Class of 2007 undesignated student funds available to Senate:

$104.89Total Fall 2009 Senate Budget: $3196.57

Need to generate 2009 Senate BudgetRequest for 2007-8 Senate BudgetDiscussed fundraising with Student GroupsSenate budget meeting is planned and plans regarding the

allocation of funds will be made available to the StudentBody as prudent

Possible replacement for LiQER committee representative

Kairos Report Mary Elizabeth Prentice

No ReportManna Report John LeedyLong/Short term Manna MeetingManna Snacks IA officeManna This Week Announcement, Election SB

Meeting, TV GiveawayLunch, once a month meeting, cafeteria coordination

Theatre Troupe idea possible film

Meeting Adjourned

Minutes Recorded by John LeedySeptember 29, 2009

Editorial Guidelines

1. Kairos is the voice of students at Austin Seminary.

2.Kairos generally carries no advertisements for sale of gooor services by individuals. An exception is the sale of astudent or professors library or other study aids.

3.It is not possible to make all program announcements whare submitted by individual church. Kairos is more likelybe able to run announcements which apply to ecumenicainterfaith groups or groups of churches.

4.No letters which attack individuals or groups will be runKairos. This is to be distinguished from letter which migcriticize the actions of individuals or groups.

5.Kairos will publish letter to the editor that contribute toChristian conversation on the APTS campus. All letters mbe signed.

Submission Guidelines:

Email submissions to the editor, Mary Elizabeth [email protected]. Editorial decisions are baseurgency, availability of space and editorial guidelDeadline is Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. Submissions made the deadline must be accompanied by a dunkel or a bribe.

Manna from thecommunity

Senate asks for students, faculty and staff to bring

refreshments to Manna on Wednesdays. Sign up

an individual or sign up as a group. Look for the

large Post-It Board in Stotts and choose a

Wednesday.

Thanks to the Office of InstitutionalAdvancement for the wonderful spread th

past Wednesday! It was tasty!

Senate Minutes 9/29 Kairos Guidelines
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Interview with Author

Julie ClawsonInterview by Krystal Leedy

ulie Clawson, author of Everyday Justice, is a self-described mommy,writer and dreamer. She grew up in Austin, TX and just moved backa year ago after spending nearly 12 years in the Chicago area. Sheattended Wheaton College and studied English and History and hasan MA in Intercultural Studies/Missions. Julie most identifies herselfwith the emerging church conversation, and her husband, MikeClawson, is a MATs student here at APTS. A fascinating author,ulie is a delight to interact with and her book brings up new ideashat allow us to all think about what it means to be a socially

conscious Christian. Check out her blog at http://julieclawson.com

For those who have not read your book, can you give a

brief summary? Everyday Justice explores how ourdaily actions (like what we eat or what we wear) connect

us to people around the

world. We can,

through these actions,

support systems of

injustice that cheat and

oppress people or we

can choose to show

them love. Everyday

Justice gives biblicalsupport for why

seeking justice for the

oppressed is a

significant faith issue

as well as gives practical everyday examples for how

people can seek justice within their day to day lives.

Has writing always been of great interest to you?

Yes. As a little kid I would say that when I grew up I

wanted to be a writer. I would write stories and horriblepoetry. And as I grew older, I found I still enjoyed

crafting words and using their power to convey ideas.

What inspired you to write this book?

Shopping for a bra. Seriously. I had started pursuing the

deas of ethical consumption and so a few years ago when

needed a new bra, I decided to see if I could find a justly

made bra. It proved to be an interesting adventure, which

eventually wrote about. That story on how our

consumer choices connect us to people all over the wo

was the initial idea that led to this book.

What audience are you writing this book for?

This book is for Christians who are curious about seek

justice and serving others, but who don't know how. It

helps introduce why justice is a faith issue for those wh

are unsure about the connection, and it provides easilyaccessible suggestions for how the average lay Christi

can integrate just living into their lives.

What surprised you when you wrote this book?

The Christians I encountered who oppose helping the

oppressed and the poor because they don't think to do

biblical. To them political leanings and economic syst

are more important than people created in the image of

God. It was surprising and disturbing to face their

opposition.

If you were any type of ice cream, what type would

be and why?

Amaretto gelato - it's nuanced and sweet, but not sickly

sweet.

Who is your favorite biblical character?

These days I am intrigued by Hagar - the outsider who

still was loved and protected by God.

In what environment do you best write?

With kids in the house, I make do as I can, fitting in fiv

minutes here and there to write. But ideally, I enjoy

writing at a coffee shop or curled up on the couch in ou

study.

What kinds of things do you do to relax?

I like to exercise, and find a good run or a yoga class t

be very refreshing. I love reading books and playing

board games with friends as well.

Are you planning on writing another book? If so, d

you have any ideas? I don't know if it will happen, bu

I'm playing around with some ideas. One's a follow up

justice book on the "do unto others" concept, the other

book on feminist spiritual awakenings for an evangelic

audience.
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Chapel

ScheduleMonday, October 5:

11 a.m. John Pflug

Senior Sermon

Tuesday, October 6:

11 a.m. Rev. Dr. John Alsup

The Lords Supper & a

Reflection on the Psalms

Wednesday, October 7:

Community Wide Manna

Thursday, October 8:

11 a.m. Martin Newmann

Senior Sermon

Friday, October 9:

11 a.m. Chapel Open

for Prayer

Flu Shots

UPDATED INFO The flu shot clinic will beheld in McCord 201 on Friday,

October 16th, from 11:00 - 1:00,

and the cost is $25/shot. Most

health insurance carriers will

cover or reimburse the cost of flu

vaccinations, please check with

your insurance carrier for details.

If you are interested inparticipating in this flu shot clinic,

you must register online NO

LATER THAN THURSDAY

OCTOBER 8th so that Flu Busters

will have a sufficient number of

vaccinations available. To register,

please vis i t (ht tps ://

secure.flubusters.com ), and

enter the following:

Type of Clinic: Retail

Zip code: within mile 5 miles of

78705Between the dates of 10-16 & 10-16Then press the "Clinic Search"button. You should then be able to

select the Austin Presbyterian

Theological Seminary location.

If you are unable to register online,

please call (866) 358-2878 no later

than Thursday October 8th.

Dates for you

calendarThursday, October 29:

5:30 p.m. Reformation Roa

Chapel Green

Community Wide BBQ

Friday-Saturday, October

3031:

Discovery Weekend

Contact Jack Barden or

MarthaLynn Coon in

Admissions to help out!

Saturday, October 31:

Trunk-or-Treat

More Information to Com

Every Wednesday:

2:30 p.m. Basketball

4 p.m. Football Practice

All at Eastwoods Park

Correction:Last week in Michael Jinkinsinterview, Kairos stated he workeat St. Stephen Presbyterian Chuin Fort Worth, TX. St. StephenPresbyterian Church is located inIrving, TX. We apologize for themistake.

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