Radio Silence

Greetings all from Nebraska...land of 100 degree heat and 85% humidity!

We found out a few weeks ago that Mom and Dad's internet childproofer doesn't allow us to post on the blog. We can read it, but can not participate.....so we have heard all the good news, but not been able to respond. I'm over here at my sister's getting my two cents in...but regular responses are not possible. Sorry.

That said......congrats to you John, Cheyanna, and Chris! Excellent news on finding places that already feel (to some degree) like home. It is great to read and "hear" the excitement.

As far as life here in Nebraska...we are enjoying having a chance to rest and spend time with family. We leave later today to fly out to CA and see Julie's folks, which should also be a great time to rest. All in all, we've enjoyed mowing (the old family business) and taking care of Marcy's kids. There haven't been too many "all living under one roof" complications yet....Mom and Dad have been great. I hope they'd say the same about us.

Saw a couple of movies this past week...both good. "Pirates 2" was a good time. "Cars" was my favorite movie of the summer....really an excellent story.

That about does it here....just wanted to drop in and say hey. But before I go...

Top 10 "Titles" I considered having the parishioners call me (before settling on "Scott" or "Pastor Scott")

10. JoJo the Preacher Boy

9. (in Ring Announcers Voice) Scott "The Passs-tuh From Nee-brass-kuh" Phillllluuuuuuuppps!

8. Cap'n Phillips of the S.S. Trinity

7. The Preachinator

6. King Joe of Mamma

5. Our Greatest Mistake

4. The Young Coloradian Puppeteer

3. Scottie Bag 'O Doughnuts

2. Dr. Sominex

1. The Rev. Dr. Henry Fawcett

That'll do it from here...talk to you again soon.

Prayers, prayers, and more prayers

I believe I speak for Andy Ploenske and Mike Jones as well as myself as I ask for prayers for us on Thursday. We meet with our District Committee to be interviewed for recommendation to go before the Board of Ordained Ministry for approval to be commissioned. (I know, it's sort of the step before the step before the step; but if this step doesn't happen, the rest are a moot point.)
Anyway, its a friendly but challenging committee, and we'll get appropriately grilled. I don't know about the others, but I am appropriately nervous! It's been great to keep up with all of you as you go your various ways in following God's call.
Thanks
Peace in Christ,
Cindy Marino

For Inquiring Minds:

I have been slow to post this mostly because we do not have regular internet access which means that I have to walk down to the library to access the world wide web. Lucky for me now that we have moved it is mostly downhill to campus.

The nuetral pulpit we had went wonderfully. We have accepted a call to a congregation in Illinios. We aren't sure when we move from here but will let you know when we have more details.

Thanks for all your prayers, support, encouragement and humor.