Matthew's Mantras

Thursday, October 05, 2006

Thursday, September 28, 2006

They are great! I love being a pastor and actually don't think of it as work. The people are wonderful here and I am quickly getting into the groove of things. When you're a pastor, there never is a complete groove because each day is different. However, I'm having a great time. I think Anne and the girls are adjusting well. Leah attends a pre-school across the street from our house 2 mornings a week.

Dancing queen

On a kiddie ride

Watching the Lumberjack Days Parade

Helping paint

Leah's first day of pre-school

Thursday, September 07, 2006

The Road to Orofino...

...is paved with good intentions, I mean, the road to Somewhere Else is. It's been a wild ride so far...after two vehicles broke down on our trip and we've had a few floods in our new home (the washing machine drained unto the floor). We are very happy to be here. This is a lovely place and so are the people. Of course, I have to say that because some of them have this website address. Seriously, however, Anne and I are excited to start this new phase of our lives. We are honored to be called to this place and to be invited into the lives of the parishioners in Orofino, home of the Maniacs. No kidding.

More pictures of our growing children will be placed here soon as will tales of the lives and times of the Manz Family Four, soon to be Five. Peace to you, Matthew

Monday, August 14, 2006

Confirmed

My ordination will be at 7:00 pm Thursday, August, 31, 2006 at New Hope Lutheran Church, Alvarado, Minnesota. All are welcome! Please spread the word. The next day we will start driving to Idaho. Peace,

Vote

Hey, they voted to hire me in Orofino, Idaho! More details soon, but for now, we are getting ready to move by the end of the month. I'm checking with the bishop out there about the ordination date, but it will probably be the evening of Aug. 31 in Alvarado, MN. A more definite answer will be posted here soon.

Matthew

Tuesday, July 04, 2006

News

Anne and I are going to Idaho on August 2 for an interview and a look around. Please pray for us. Hope you're having a great summer.

Friday, June 16, 2006

Post Interview

I sent the parish in Idaho a copy of a sermon I did for a class this spring. The call committee is meeting again on Jun 20 to decide what they want to do with me. Meanwhile, it's off to California! We'll be gone from Jun 19-Jun 26. Enjoy these while we're away:

Sharing a laugh with Great Uncle Ken

Riding Bambi

Found in Uncle Ken's workshop

So long, Luther

Grandma Joyce and Great Aunt Jane

Perusing at the library

Monday, June 12, 2006

Interview

The interview went well, I thought. It seemed to flow well and I felt pretty good about it when it was over. The call committee who interviewed me will meet again this week and decide how to proceed. Mostly, I'm happy to have it done.

Saturday, June 10, 2006

Phone Interview

I am having a phone interview with the Orofino, ID parish folks at 4 pm on Monday, June 12. Please pray for me. Hope you're having a nice summer.

Fun at the Pool

Enjoy!

Monday, June 05, 2006

New Pictures

Car Sold!

We sold the car pictured below. It went to a fellow seminarian.

Friday, May 26, 2006

Car for Sale

We are offering this lovely 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier 2-door for sale for $2500. It has 127,000 miles and is in excellent condition. We need to get a larger car for all of us. This car has power windows, power locks, cd/am/fm, cruise, a 2.2 liter 4 cylinder engine and a/c. The factory sunroof is inoperable, but looks nice. We will prayerfully consider all offers.

Friday, May 19, 2006

Out and About

Mommy and her baby

Leah with Cousins Hannah and Christian

Kelly

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

ALL DONE!

Yesterday I turned in my last paper and attended my last class. I'm all done! It's nice to be finished with seminary classes, although I'm sure I'll wish I paid more attention once I'm away from here. For now, life is good. Graduation is May 28. We're waiting to hear if the Orofino, Idaho parish wants to fly us out for an interview. Peace

Friday, May 05, 2006

No cowgirl jokes, please

Anne and her new nephew, Drew

Aunt Rachel and Kelly

Wednesday, May 03, 2006

News on First Call

I met with Bishop Martin Wells this morning and he's a great guy. Very personable. He wants to put my name in for consideration at a place called Orofino, ID. It's kind of in the middle of the state and is a 2 or 3 point parish shared with another pastor. The details are unclear at this time, but it sounds like a beautiful place. More info soon. We are very excited! Please pray for us.

Saturday, April 29, 2006

Big News

We're having another baby! Due the end of November. 2006.

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

Visiting the Zoo

We all went to Como Zoo today. Here's some of what we saw:

Mommy, are the lions dead?

Practicing her own giraffe stance.

Riding the golden turtle.

New Member of the Family

Leah and Kelly have a new Cousin: Andrew Gerald Athmann was born on Saturday, April 15, 2006 to Anne's brother Ken, and his wife, Jen. Congratulations!!