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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

kai ojA Weekly Newspaper Issue 193, Nov. 9-13, 2

Songs of LamentBecca Weaver is a Junior MDiv student under care of Presbytery ofPlains and Peaks.

dont remember our first day of classes very well. There

re just snippets of being handed syllabi and getting a

aste of what was to come this semester circulating in my

mind. What I remember most clearly from that first day

was the worship service in the chapel when President Ted

Wardlaw preached on a Psalm of Lament.

He told the story of his youngest daughter heading toollege and relating her story to ours as we Juniors start

his new phase of life. He spoke of the anxieties we may

have been feeling and the doubts we may have had about

our being here. It was at this point that I came to the

ealization that our seminary president is able to read

minds, which filled my heart with fear. Somehow

through his supernatural power, he knew about

laments that filled my heart.

I was painfully homesick, just wanting to be back

Colorado with my family and the mountains. The

time I had moved out of state, two of my grandpare

passed away and I am fully aware that I am likely to l

more family members during these next few years. I

also aware that Texas has no mountains, which me

there will be limited hiking and no skiing.

!Even more sorrowful was the ever-present feeling

doubt that seemed to overwhelm my whole self. W

was I doing here? How in the world could God call m

ministry? In the past few months I had been praying

discerning, but clearly there are others who are way m

qualified! I sat in the pew that evening, trembling as

spoke the words on my heart. I feared it was onl

matter of time before everyone else found out th

didnt belong here. 2009 Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Invite to Write

Becca Weaver and

Heather Lee sharehoughts of the aboutament and being aemale pastor.

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Opportunities for Food& Fellowship

Corpus Christi and the

seminary communityare hosting meals fordifferent events. Seethe details.

Page 4

Five Questions

Reporter Christian

Schmidt asks studentsrandom questions

Page 5

Justice Challenge

Corpus Christi issues

this weeks justicechallenge.

Page 6

Board of TrusteesEvents

This week the Board of

Trustees will be oncampus. Find outwhen you can meetthem.

Page 7

Student Senate MeNotes

Student Senate ma

their notes public.Read them here.

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This feeling of unease continued for the first few weeks.

t seems like my mind and my heart could never quite get

on board with each other. At times my mind was fully

ngaged but my heart wasnt fully in it, or my heart was

xcited to be here but my mind wasnt. This back and

orth continued until I went home for Fall Break. During

he week I was able to see everyone I wanted to and I was

ble to stop and reflect on my current circumstances.

While gathering the rest of my stuff I had left at my

parents house, I stumbled upon a stack of old diaries and

ournals dating all the way back to when I was 7 years

old. I spent the afternoon reading them and laughing at

ome of the entries. Most were about the latest boy that I

had a crush on or how our middle schools clique The

Crew was making my life miserable. But there were also

everal entries about what I wanted to be when I grew up.usually listed 2 or 3 ideas at a time and they ranged from

ibrarian to scatologist (google it if youre unfamiliar) to

eacher.

The one career idea that was constant in all of these lists

hrough the years was missionary/ministry. As I read

hese entries it suddenly dawned on me that I knew very

arly on what God was calling me to do, I had just

orgotten about it during the past few years when Ive

been angry at the church.

loved being home in Colorado, but the more time I spent

here the more I realized I didnt belong. The whole time

ve been in Austin Ive been thinking about the paths I

ould have taken, rather than celebrating the path that

m on which is where God needs me.

wish I could go back to the beginning of the semester

nd start over. I would read the texts with moreoncentration, I would engage in deeper conversation

with my fellow students and I would devote much more

nergy to the assignments I wrote. Since I cant do that,

m going to try to do all of those things now and Im

going to rejoice in the fact that my mind and my heart are

now in agreement.

-Becca Weaver

What do you call a female

pastor?Heather Lee is a Middler MDiv Baptist student from Boerne, Texa

What do you call a female pastor?

The other day I was having lunch with an old friend

her family. During the conversation my friends A

(lets call her Betty) asked me, So what do you do?

began my explanation that Im in seminary wor

toward my Masters of Divinity, I expected the traditi

questions that would follow. Whats Divinity? What

you going to do with that?

Having given many explanations before, I had

response well-rehearsed. But before I could finish,good friend chimed in. Shes going to be a pastor

have been trained to expect wrinkled faces and a stun

response at this answer, but what I experienced next

new. So, Betty asks, What do you call a female pa

anyway?

Now, having grown up in the Southern Ba

Convention where they do not ordain women, I m

have asked this question myself five years ago. But by

grace of God, my life has traveled a path fullenlightenment and discernment that eventually led m

Austin Seminary.

Through this process, I wrestled with the question: D

a woman belong in the pulpit? My solutio

Absolutely! What I wrestle with today is why people

find the idea of a female pastor shocking. Is it really s

a radical idea? Perhaps.

Radical in the sense that the need for more fempresence in church leadership is long overdue. Radic

the sense that some people might actually enjoy havin

female pastor. Or, radical because our American min

on equality steps forward with the right foot and dr

the left.

What do you call a female pastor? As I ponder

question further, I think Betty was asking someth
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hurches of all Christian denominations deal with today.

Bettys question may seem shocking initially when in

eality it isnt that shocking at all.

Maybe the world struggles to define female leadership in

he church because we (as the church) have yet to define it

ourselves. Sure we may say females belong in the pulpit,

but do we really mean it? In fact most female leadershipeen today in churches are in areas other than senior

pastor positions.

Many traditions have been ordaining women for years,

nd yet the idea of a female pastor will still raise an

yebrow or two. Perhaps it is because we dont buy into

our own theory. Ordaining women is one thing, but

elieving women should preach is another.

There is still, even if we wont admit it, the idea that a

woman has to be just as good as a man to gain authority

nd earn respect. Why do we continue to hold females to

n unfair standard especially in the church? In many

ways women surpass the work of men. Remember,

Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did only

backwards and in heels. (Faith Whittlesey)

challenge you, O future leaders of the church, to

onsider the unspoken truths of female leadership in your

radition. What remains silent that speaks volume to theproblem?

So, my friends, what do YOU call a female pastor

nyway?

-Heather Lee

Looking back

Christian Schmidt is a junior MDiv Unitarian Universalist student

nder care of the Southwest Unitarian Universalist Conference.

m tired. Really tired.

t may just be that time of semester, but the last time Iemember being this exhausted was a few years ago, justfter Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Louisiana and

Mississippi Gulf Coast. I was working as a newspaper

reporter in Natchez, Mississippi, and, though we wspared nearly all of the destruction that the hurricbrought, we were impacted as much as just about anyo

Starting a day or so before Katrina made landfall, roads were packed. By the day the storm hit, there whalf a dozen shelters in Natchez and two nearby towthe gas stations were out of gas, and the grocery st

didnt have much left to sell, and Natchez only intermittent power.

We briefly moved the newspapers operation to apartment, which was in one of the few neighborhoodtown that still had power. Soon, we had a generrunning and a day later, the power was back on actown, though not anywhere else in Southern Mississip

Meanwhile, Natchezs population nearly doubovernight, as thousands of evacuees came streaming

the town of 20,000. For some reason, its been onmind again recently. (Maybe John Ahns comparisbetween the forced migrations of the Israelites to Babyand the residents of New Orleans across the nation hsomething to do with it.)

I remember the weeks after Katrina hit, going daily toshelters where thousands of people slept on cots in hrooms at local churches and schools. I remember talkto people about their horrific stories of surviving storm, of walking miles through waist-deep water owhat used to be roads in south Louisiana. Many pedidnt know if their family members were still amuch less where they might be.

And I remember being tired. So tired. For weeks,newspaper staff worked 12- or 15-hour days tryingcover the new reality of our community. But it wasntthe hours. It was trying to deal with unbelievable evewas witnessing and the stories I was hearing.

And sometimes, thats where I feel myself now, tryincome to grips with the reality of our lives, trying to figout what I should do. And I think back to those weand months after Katrina changed the Gulf Coast forev

-Christian Schm

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Corpus Christi would like to

invite you to a night of food and

conversation:

"Called Out Women: Quotidian Realities and

Vocational Claims"Lecture by Jennifer Lord, Associate Professor of

Homiletics

Tuesday, November 10th in Stotts Dining Hall

Bring a dish for the Potluck at 6:30 p.m.

Lecture will follow from 7-8 p.m.

"Women in ministry have answered calls to ministry

and live out those calls in various ministry settings.

In these settings women continue to encountermixed receptions: some persons welcome women in

leadership roles and some challenge this reality.

These ministry settings are microcosms of larger,

continuing, cultural postures regarding the presence

and power of women. Women in ministry balancethese daily realities with vocational claims."

Thanksgiving Celebration

Lunch!

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

11:45 a.m. -1:30 p.m.

Academic Dean and Professor of PastoralTheology Rev. Dr. Michael Jinkins will besto

blessings upon the Thanksgiving meal at:

11:45 a.m.

MENU

Turkey and Dressing Green Bean Casser

Mashed Potatoes Cranberry Sauce

Yams Rolls

Corn Salad

Pumpkin Pie Pecan PieCost is $6.00 and includes a drink.

Please note that this will be the only meal optfor this day.

Book Store Temporary

SolutionWhile not required to use these resources,

APTSs Bookstore Committee has set upaccounts with the following websites forstudents to purchase their books.

Amazon Associates Account-http://astore.amazon.com/courselists-20

Cokesbury Bookstore - http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/home.aspx?vsl=25

Students are encouraged to purchase booksearly in order to avoid the delay in delivery.

Questions? Contact Alison Riemersma,Administrative Assistant, Office ofAcademicDean
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Lindsay Hatch

Senior

Whats your favorite dessert?ce cream.

Follow up question: Any flavor?Yes.

Whats the one thing you could

never give up for Lent?

ce cream.

Tell me about the best public

bathroom youve used?ce cream (I think that was a joke.).

Actually, the airport in Louisvillehas hand dryers you stick yourhands in and pull them out slowlyand your hands are dry. Itsawesome.

Whats your favorite T-shirt?One with ice cream? No, the one Ispilled ice cream on.

And, the question that

Protestants dread, whos your

avorite saint?St. Ice Cream. Also, were allsaints.

David Miron

Middler

Whats your favorite dessert?Nutella.

Whats the one thing you could

never give up for Lent?Salt. Its a basic food group.


bathroom youve used?In the Amsterdam airport. It wasspotless, there was an attendant,it was great.

Whats your favorite T-shirt?My Museum of Northern ArizonaT-shirt.

And, the question that

Protestants dread, whos your

favorite saint?St. Chrysostom. His writings werevery important to me at a time Ineeded help. No, wait, St. Basil.Same reason.

Katie Muzos

Junior

Whats your favorite dessert?Homemade chocolate chipcookies.

Whats the one thing you cou

never give up for Lent?

Water.


bathroom youve used?One I had to pay for in Europe.

Whats your favorite T-shirt?My pink South Padre T-shirt.

Follow up:Any good stories for that? Not

And, the question thatProtestants dread, whos you

favorite saint?Mother Theresa.

Five Questions with. .by Christian Schmidt

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Justice Challenge:

Oil Consumption

Corpus Christi is issuing a challenge to the Seminary

ommunity to find ways to practice social justice in our

veryday lives. Each week we will highlight a particular

ssue and offer practical suggestions for making a

difference regarding that issue. The challenge is for you to

pick just one suggestion and put it into practice, AND, if

you so desire, to write about your experience and submit it

o Mike Clawson ([email protected]). The best

tories will be printed in Kairos and one will be selected at

he end of the semester for a special prize.

This weeks focus is on Oil Consumption. The following isdapted from Julie Clawsons Everyday Justice: The

Global Impact of our Daily Choices (available at

amazon.com):

We live in a world addicted to oil we use it to fuel

our cars, to heat our homes, and to produce the

many plastic products we use every day. However,

our excessive use of oil has had a negative impact on

reation, particularly contributing to global climate

hange. Yet, the consequences of our worldwide oiladdiction do not stop with the environmental

mpact; oil companies have also been guilty of severe

human rights violations. Reducing our dependence

on oil will help us be better stewards of Gods

reation, and better global neighbors.

. Educate yourself.

Find out more about environmental issues online at

http://www.creationcare.org/,http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/,

http://www.greenerchoices.org/,http://www.carbonfootprint.com/.

2. Drive less.

This seems obvious, but its effective! Walk or ride

bikes, form a carpool, or use public transportation.

When you do drive, you can help the environment

be maintaining your vehicle. Keep tires prop

inflated, replace air filters when needed, and kspark plugs clean. Also clean out your car

heavier it is, the more gas it uses.

3. Reduce the amount of plastic we use.

Plastic is made from oil. In fact, the 50 billion pla

bottles we buy each year could fuel one million for an entire year. An easy way to cut down

plastic is to use reusable water bottles.

4. Change our eating habits.In the USA, food typically travels over 1,500 mile

get to our table. Eating locally produced food

cut down on the oil used for transportation. Also,

organic food when possible; nonorganic foods

sprayed with oil-based pesticides.

5. Make your home energy efficient.

For every degree we lower the thermostat in

winter, we can cut energy use by about 3 perc

Similarly, keep the temperature a bit warmer in

summer. If you live in a house, make sure the duin your home are sealed. Also, many appliances

available in energy-efficient models (such as w

heaters), and unplugging (all) appliances not in

will prevent them from draining energy.

6. Lobby to seek alternative fuel sources.

Biofuel technology, and wind, geothermal, and s

solutions are on the rise, but are expensive optio

Write your elected officials, asking them to prov

subsidies so that these can become viable source

energy.

And, dont forget, if you try any of these thiabove, write to Corpus Christi and let us know h

it went!
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Opening Worship

Monday, November 9, 2009

11:00 a.m.

Shelton Chapel

Rev. Karl TravisSenior Pastor

First Presbyterian Church, Fort

Worth Texas

Board Members:

Michael Allen Karen Anderson

Thomas Are Susan Beaird

Mac Bellingrath Dianne Brown

Cassandra Carr Elizabeth Christian

Joe Clifford James Cooper

Mert Cooper James Crawley

Beth Flowers Don Frampton

Rick Gillham Walter Harris

Bruce Herlin Carter King

Michael Lindvall Catherine Lowry

Blair Monie Lyndon Olson

Sonny Payne Bill Powers

Jeffery Richard Teresa Sauceda

Anne Stevenson Karl Travis

John Van Osdall Sallie Watson

Liz Williams Judy Woodard

Installation of the

Rev. Dr. K.C.

Ptomey

to the Louis H. and Katherine

Zbinden Professor of Pastora

Ministry and Leadership

Monday, November 9, 2009

5:30 p.m.

Shelton Chapel

Austin Seminary Campus

The Seminary Community is invited to attend

the following Board of Trustee Events

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What I Learned at my

SPM. . .A Theology of Open Doors

Paul Dubois is a Senior MDiv student currently completing a year

ong SPM at University United Methodist Church.

There was trouble brewing a couple Saturdays ago. Wehad just finished serving breakfast to about 280 people

nd we were in the midst of preparing lunch for another00, when Bill, our team leader, grabbed me to gontervene before something happened to Reuben or Dan.

Reuben and Dan hate each other passionately. We had toalk to them. Bill went to talk to Dan, and I went to see

Reuben.

Reuben and his wife Dinah are some of our participantvolunteers, that is, two homeless people who have comeo be helpful servants with us in our work. Reuben is the

kind of man that can take control of a situation. He oftenworks the parking lot where our guests congregate beforebreakfast. He can keep order. I like Reuben and Dinah. Im happy when I see them, and I miss them when theyre gone.

do not know Dan so well. I first got to know him as onewho was not allowed on church property for a period ofime because of some transgression. He would show upor lunch and wait across the street. I would bring him a

plate of food and a drink, and try to engage him in talk,which he always shrugged off. When his probationnded, he came back into the church for lunch. For a few

weeks earlier this fall, he was laughing and carrying onwith many of us. One Saturday he was even helping out.

Reuben and Dan tend to erupt on sight of one another.

Theres a history. Reuben says that when he sees Dan, heees red. To me, at that moment, the history didntmatter. But I wanted Reuben to know that he and I,ogether, had to find a way to make Saturday work for all

of us.

He didnt like that I wasnt willing to simply ban Dangain, but I told him that I also wasnt willing for him to

walk away, either.

There is a danger in this work that I begin to think tbased on any given Saturday morning, someones li being changed. In truth, I have no comprehension homeless persons day-to-day struggle for survival. Hcan I know if someone has changed?

There are plenty of places around Central Austinhomeless people to get food. But to use a bathro

Find a safe place to sleep? Avoid assault? To stay dry?

All we do on Saturday morning is provide a little fomaybe some clothes, and a safe place to sit for a hours. The most we do is to see the homeless as brothers and sisters and human children of God. Ncannot imagine their life the rest of the week.

I felt like I was making a futile argument with Reubthat despite the horror of his or Dans lives on the streI was not going to allow this to be about their feud.

Instead it had to be about this time and this place atchurch. That meant above all, else our doors must remopen to them both. They are important to usto mand that they matter to who we believe God wants ube.

About a year ago, University UMCs Saturday Outreministry changed its name to Open Doors. I dont kwhy the name change was made; it was done beforetime, but it was deliberate and intentional. The old nspoke to what we do, but the new name speaks to wwe are.

I am continually challenged by what Open Doors meIt means that I cannot shut them. It is not my plahave not the authority. The doors are open and that isjust about what we do we keep the doors open, but who we are our doors are open.

So if the door is always open, then, is there a door?there any threshold that one must cross to enter? Ifdoors are open, then there is neither a barrier to wgoes in nor what goes out? A permanently open dono door at all.

It didnt seem enough to simply be inclusive of Reuand Dan, to let them know that they are both welcomlong as they behave. No, they, as children of God, maWe are less without them. We want them, I want them be there. Even if they get off the streets, which I h

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happens, we will miss them because they are a part ofwho we are.

Remember, an open door is no door without a doorway,he question of who is included and who is excluded does

not make sense; we are included simply by our being.

And so are they.

So are you.

The church, our faith, or our doctrines are not doorsither. They do not define an inside or an outside.nstead, they are more like the language we inhabit, a

means of the Spirit impelling us to live into Jesus missionof redemption, a mission that opens doors.

After we talked for a few minutes, I asked Reuben if weould pray. He said no. He didnt need any prayers. So Iaid that I would pray, and I took his hand. But as I

began, it was his hat that came off first.

didnt see Reuben or Dan last week, but I hope theyome on Saturday. Our doors are open.

-Paul Dubois

Extensions of an Olive

BranchReflections on Community, Identity, Unity & Peace

Mary Elizabeth Prentice is a Senior MDiv student under care of

Grace Presbytery and the Editor of Kairos.

My Tuesday was an interesting day. Interesting islways an elusive term here in Texas. It is kind of likeaying, Oh, bless your heart which is the polite wayo say You really dont know what the heck you are

doing! (or even more derogatory) My day wasnteresting in the sense that I dont know what to do with

ll of the events that precipitated.

Maybe I should start with Monday. I preached a sermonbout peace on Monday. Not peace like the cessation of

violence, but peace in the sense that radical unity andwholeness can happen without having to be unanimous/n complete agreement. This unity seemed to penetrate

my day.

First, in my Conflict class a colleague approached me aclass and wanted to be in a discussion group with menext time we had such groups. He wanted to hearopinion and be in dialogue with me, even if we mightagree with each other. Wow - radical unity a senswhole-ness.

Then I verbally threw-up on a conversation partner

ended up writing them an apology to which tresponded in a calm fashion and helped me to see sohumor in the situation. Wow - radical unity - whole-nlight in the midst of an interesting day.

Finally, I made the faithful drive to my last phystherapy appointment. For the last 18 months, I have bengaged in a relationship with both the therapist and - it has blossomed into a friendship. Yes, I will missfriendship (Who couldnt be friends with a guy namSmokey Kubacak, who has a handle bar mustache an

mane of white hair? I affectionately call him SmoChubakka.), but I will not miss the reason why I had tto physical therapy. I have FINALLY been released fphysical therapy for surgery on my shoulders. I knowill have more orthopedic surgeries in my lifetime, for now I am whole.

When I arrived, I was greeted with pouting faces huge bear hugs by Smokey and Nick. After monthworking with me, seeing me cry in pain, seeing me laat myself, seeing me recover and then have to do i

again, makes a relationship grow. In the midst of thbear hugs, I experience - radical unity again - wholein the midst of saying goodbye.

So I guess that is what made my day interesting. events that precipitated gave me different glancewholeness/ unity, which so desperately fed my soul.

For that - I am indeed thankful.

-Mary Elizabeth Pren

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Fun from Trunk or Treat

Thanks to all who

participated!

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- In Attendance: Jackie Saxon VP SA, Kaci Porter SBP, Jose Lopez S.Senator, Shane Webb - S. Senator, Sally Wright M. Senator, John Leedy M. Senator, Mary Ann Kaiser J. Senator, Bart Smith J. Senator, BryanLaw MATS Senator. Also in attendance: Mary Elizabeth Prentice

Kairos Editor.

Meeting Convened with Prayer: Jackie Saxon

DebriefReformation Roast

Make sure to include condiments, cheese, more chips, dessert on the listnext year.

Also need to inform dining services to not set up a dinner service on thatnight.

The rain contingency plan to be in the Stotts dining hall and play boardgames with pumpkin carving worked well.

Trunk or Treat

New carnival games worked well.

Large amount of canned goods collected.

Great participation.

Jose Lopez suggested that possibly next year to combine Reformation Roastand Trunk or Treat to generate a bigger event. Could there be a possibleinclusion into the Discovery Weekend schedule?

Presidents Report: Kaci Porter

Calendar Event: Monday, November 9, 2009 Board Luncheon:

Senate responsible for 30 minutes of programming.

Senate would like to have 3 students for testimonials.

Kaci mentioned delivering Taste of Manna segment.

Possible suggestions: conversation question per table, a skit (chair),power point (If they had a Facebook status). Meeting tomorrowafter Manna to prep.

SAV Report: Jackie Saxon

SAV in the process of solidifying the changes to the dining services withKurt Gabbard for the Spring 2010 year.

Kairos Report: Mary Elizabeth Prentice

Kairos would like to publish the events of the Board Weekend in Kairos.Special advertising will be given to the Zbinden Chair installation service.

Kaci Porter and Ted Wardlaw will address the student body at Manna, Nov.11th.

Mary Elizabeth inquired as to the readership of the Kairos publishedelectronically and in print. There has been a difficulty in locating the linkfor Kairos in the portal. Jackie will follow up on the portal location.

Manna Update: John Leedy

This Wednesday will be a lighter Manna.

Mike Clawson will do a social justice segment.

Jose Lopez will present on Nov. 11th

on the Hispanic Summer Program.November 18th will be the Thanksgiving Manna.

November 25th will be the Hanging of the Green.

December 2nd will be the APTS Pep Rally before Polity Bowl. This is thelast Manna for the APTS 2009 year.

Other Business Items

Jose Lopez is following up with the Polity Bowl T-Shirt designing andpurchasing.

Meeting Adjourned in Prayer: Shane Webb.Minutes Recorded and Submitted by John Leedy.

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 bribe.

Finals are coming. . .Looking for a Group Study Room?

Stitt Library has a group study room available for APTSstudents. It is on the second floor of the Library. Groups oindividuals can reserve the room for 3 hours at a time. Thesign up sheet is at the circulation desk. The full policy for using the group study room is on the librwebsite under the FAQ section. For more information contLila Parrish, ext. 4878.

Attention PC(USA) SeniorsPIF Writing Seminar

Tuesday, November 17th

6:30pm 8:30pmMcCord 204

Dr. Jack Barden, presenting

Senate Minutes 11/03 Kairos Guidelines
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Chapel Schedule

Monday, November 9:

9:30 a.m. John Dearman

Senior Sermon

11 a.m. Rev. Karl Travis

Board of Trustees Meeting

Opening Worship - All are

Welcome

Tuesday, November 10:

11 a.m. Rev. Dr. David

Johnson

The Lords Supper & a

Reflection on the Psalms

Wednesday, November 11:

Community Wide Manna

Thursday, November 12:

11 a.m. Deb Schmidt

Senior Sermon

Friday, November 13:

11 a.m. Chapel Open forPrayer

English Grammar

Review for BiblicalHebrew

Dr. Light German will offer the

English Grammar Review for

Biblical Hebrew

Dates include:

Tuesday, November 10Tuesday, November 17

Tuesday, December 1

The review will take place at

5:30 in her regularly scheduled

room in McCord (unless more

space is needed).

Those who were required or

recommended to attend need

to attend all three session.

Please contact the deans

office should you have

questions about the review.

Still Small Voice

invites you to attend:"The Spirituality of Work:

Grace Amid the Mundane"

Presenter: Dr. Dave Jensen

Where: Knox Dining Hall

When: Thursday, November

14, 2009 at noon.

BYOL(unch)

Mark Your

CalendarsMonday Tuesday

November 9th 10th, 200

Board of Trustees in town

Wednesday, Nov. 11

Manna - The Presidentia

Debate

11 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

Lunch with Ted Wardlaw

12:00 p.m.

Sign-up at McCord Desk

BYOL(unch)

Wednesday, Nov. 18

Thanksgiving Celebration

Lunch (see page 4)

Wednesday, Nov. 25

Hanging of the Green - Com

decorate the Christmas Tr

and Christmas Cookies

11 a.m.

Stotts Dining Hall

Wednesday, Dec. 2

Polity Bowl Pep Rally

11 a.m.

Stotts Dining Hall

Friday, Dec. 4

Lessons & Carols

Shelton Chapel

Campus Happenings

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