Andi's Angle Archives: Articles from Singles Newsletter 1997-1998

 When I was a member of the Singles ministry at Madison church of Christ,  we had a monthly newsletter that we published.  From time to time, I contributed articles to the newsletter.  This post, and the next several, are my archive files.  May you enjoy the trip down memory lane.

October  1997

Driving south on I-65 as I do every Monday through Friday, my mind was in 40 different directions at once:

Did I feed the cat?

Did I remember my beeper?

Andi's Angle Archives: May 1999

I normally don’t watch much television.  If I hear any news, it is on the radio in my car while I am in transit from home to work or from work to a softball game.    I first heard about the shootings in Colorado from Pam when I called her on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the clothing drive.  I have to admit, my first reaction was  “Well, it is that time of year, isn’t it?”  and didn’t give it much more thought.   By the next morning, coverage of the tragedy was on every television station and on the front page of every paper.  

Andi's Angle Archives: June 1999

“Come on, you can do it!”

“We need you right here!”

“Way to go!”

I hear these phrases at least 30 times a week, but where do I hear them?   For those who know me, you know that I’ve heard them at a softball game.   I’ve even said them a time or two. 

Andi's Angle Archives: August 1999

In John 13:4-15, we read of Jesus washing the disciples' feet prior to what is commonly referred to as the “Last Supper”.  We've heard this story countless times, and we all understand the example of servitude that Christ demonstrated.  However, I never full comprehended the humble attitude it involved until I witnessed it for myself.

Andi's Angle Archives: October 1999

Departing Lima I had my first look at the Andes Mountains, courtesy of an insane, yet kind, flash of Shane’s generosity.  He thought he wanted to sit on the aisle and offered to trade seats with me for the flight.  (Thanks, hermano!) I’ve seen mountains when I’ve gone camping in North Carolina, but never have I looked down on any mountains.  While marveling at God’s awesome creation, the song “From A Distance” popped into my head. 

Andi's Angle Archives:December 1999

The clock ticks down to one second, and the coach calls a time out.  His team is down by two points, and he only has time for one play.  He gathers his team together and explains what he wants them to do.  They return to the court. 

Andi's Angle Archives: January 2000

When I first sat down to write my last article of 1999, I began a sappy sounding look back at the last 10 years.  Then I decided that the Singles are not a bunch of sentimentalists.  The group is ever changing, ever growing, and ever full of fun.  In the spirit of great challenges and good fun, I have listed several memorable “experiences” of the Singles in the past years.  You, the reader, have to figure out the year they happened.  All were mentioned in past newsletters, but that’s been ????  years worth of material.  The answers will be at the end.  Good luck and happy reminiscing!