In Eckleburg's Eyes - 3/2/2009, Part 2

News & Notes from Sunday, March 1st, 2009, Part 1

-On Sunday morning, I taught an adult Sunday school class at the Central Baptist Church of Bearden. I substituted for Brad Hood (BMH), a local chaplain who was out of town. I had the pleasure of teaching my doctor, JLP, whom I love dearly. It was strange, however. The common myth is that the speaker is supposed to think about her audience naked. In this case, I found it amusing that part of my audience had seen me naked.

-I had a great time at the church. Despite only visiting one hallway, I got to see so many old friends. I also learned big news. JGR is pregnant for the third time! My reliable source was DCR. I responded by praising JGR’s great fecundity. The Word of the Day is working!

-I was relatively pleased with my performance in the class. I was asked to incorporate the Lectionary so I used Mark 1:9-11 (the baptism of Jesus) to prepare the class for Lent. Thanks to all who prayed for my teaching. The response to me was fairly typical of late. I suspect that part of the class did not like me but the ones who did like me, really liked me.

-The other great part of the lesson was that I did not miss the Soul Purpose class at Fellowship Evangelical Free Church that I have enjoyed so much the last few weeks. The church was having a singles' conference so the class was preempted.

-While at the church, I learned that the church is accepting letters for ADF as he prepares for retirement. If he has impacted you, write him a letter.

-On Sunday at 2 PM, I watched the Tennessee basketball team play at Florida. The Vols always seem to save their best games for Florida. Despite entering the game as the worst three-point shooting team in the conference, the Vols hit ten-three-pointers en route to a 79-75 win. It was the fifth straight time the Vols have beaten the Gators.

-Despite the Vols inconsistency this season, they are tied atop the SEC East standings with a real chance at winning the regular season championship.

-I must also applaud the play of Florida’s 5'8" freshman Erving Walker. When the teams first met on January 31st, I heavily criticized him. On this day, he was great. He scored sixteen points while keeping his team in the game.

-Also over Saturday-Sunday, I watched part of First Daughter on television. It is strikingly similar to Chasing Liberty. Both are 2004 films which feature the daughter of the president escaping the White House and falling in love only to learn that their lover is a secret service agent. Why do I know this?