Highlight of the week: Seeing in Minneapolis on Friday night was awesome. Because the show was on Halloween, lots of people at the show were wearing costumes (including ), and Brandon and I had a fun time playing the game "Costume or not?" Copeland's encore was "California" (my favorite), which I like to think was influenced by my constant shouting of "California!" inbetween songs. Thanks, guys. Next up: Coldplay.
Book(s) I'm reading: I'm halfway through .
Music I'm digging: Snow Patrol's (link opens in iTunes).
Something(s) that blew my mind: I think it's safe to say that today's weather . Tomorrow looks pretty promising, too.
Ministry update: A few things: 1) My costume for last Wednesday's "Trick or Trunk" event was a . 2) Affirmation of Baptism (a.k.a Confirmation) stuff happened this past weekend. Eight freshmen were confirmed, and it was special for me because they are the first group that I had as junior highers, if only for a year. I was surprised how moved I was during the laying on of hands and prayer during the actual service. I love my job. 3) St. Mark now has a podcast in the iTunes store. .
Seminary/ordination update: I had my interview with Luther Seminary last week an I think it went well. Now I wait until mid-November, which is when I'll find out if I've been accepted.
Looking forward to: This weekend. Friday night is BLITZ, a multi-church, all-night event for which is playing. Following that, I'll be in Decorah on Saturday and Sunday for with some high school students. Oh, and I'm excited to watch the election coverage tomorrow night.
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