We had an outstanding visit from our dear friend the Rev. John Dreyer, who serves as a recruiter (real title: Admissions Counselor) for Concordia Theological Seminary - Fort Wayne. We had a blast! I mean, he was working like a dog and not having any fun at all (this was a working trip, after all). I don't want John to get in trouble with Rast. I mean, President Rast.
Anyway, thanks to Pastor Dreyer for preaching at our Wednesday evening Mass, faithfully proclaiming God's Word and sharing in the most holy body and blood of our Lord - as well as making connections with men in the area interested in serving in the holy ministry.
Grace and I go back about a decade with John, and below is a picture of us together at my graduation from CTSFW in 2004. It was obviously a more flattering camera angle seven and a half years ago as the gray hairs were sparse, if not rare!
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| Rev. John Dreyer and Vicar Larry Beane, 2004 |
Must be the light in the church...
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| Rev. John Dreyer and Rev. Larry Beane, 2012 |
Here is a link to our pictures after yesterday's service and during today's visit to the French Quarter - including the Napoleon House, Jackson Square, the St. Louis Cathedral, Arcadian Books, the Cafe du Monde, and a walk along the river.
What a great joy to catch up with a brother pastor and friend!
NOLA is fantastic this time of year, especially when compared with the frigid north...:-) Glad to see you all healthy and well!
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