"NICODEMUS"

GENDER: Masculine

USAGE: Biblical, Biblical Latin

OTHER SCRIPTS: Νικοδημος (Ancient Greek)

PRONOUNCED: nik-ə-DEE-məs (English)

MEANING & HISTORY

From the Greek name Νικοδημος (Nikodemos) which meant "victory of the people" from Greek νικη (nike) "victory" and
δημος (demos) "the people".


This is the name of a character in the New Testament who helps Joseph of Arimathea entomb Jesus.













Tuesday, January 28, 2014

TNL Edition IV Tomorrow!

Gentlemen:

See you -- hopefully! -- at Edition IV of The Nicodemus League tomorrow.  As always, we meet in the Sybil Hopper Room at First Presbyterian Church (1114 W. University Drive, Denton, Texas  76201).  Time:  12:00noon-1:00pm.  

Our friends at Panera Bread will provide the bodily nourishment tomorrow.  

Then, for the spirit, we'll delve into a short but powerful little text on boasting provided by the prophet Jeremiah!  For the mind, we'll chew on a handful of assertions on the power of ritual in our lives.  And for the body, we'll discuss some of the latest gadgets that have hit the stores that help record our sleep patterns, heart rate, blood pressure, calories, etc.  

If you haven't signed up for email distribution of this blog, do so over on the right of your screen!  

Bring a friend!

Best Regards,
PRDunklau


Tuesday, January 21, 2014

TNL Edition III Tomorrow!

Brothers...

Michel Legrand added some nice musical touches to a James Bond movie.  Know which one?   We'll feature it tomorrow during lunch (which will be provided).

For the SPIRIT:  We'll take a look at the first question Nicodemus asks of Jesus.

For the MIND:  Required Reading suggestions by our friends at www.theartofmanliness.com -- along with a few suggestions from your host.

For the BODY:  Variations of the push-up and plank; Peppermint foot care

Of course, there are always conversational surprises.  Last week we learned of a possible Brazos River canoe trip -- kind of a "bucket list", "vision quest" possibility for one of us!

See you tomorrow for THE NICODEMUS LEAGUE!

12:00-1:00
(Presentation begins at 12:15.)
First Presbyterian Church
1114 W. University Drive
Denton, Texas  76201

Your Brother and Friend,
Paul







Tuesday, January 14, 2014

TNL Edition II tomorrow!

Gentlemen:

Edition II of TNL is ready to go for tomorrow -- 12:00noon-1:00pm -- in the Sybil Hooper Room at FPC! I hope to see you there for the nourishment of spirit, mind, and body!    Also, take a look at the invitation below. If you're interested, contacts are provided for reservation purposes!

Your Friend,
PRDunklau


MEN'S DINNER

Join us for a dinner with Jesse Truvillion
2014 Mo-Ranch Men's Conference
Metroplex Kick-Off Celebration

This is being held January 20, 2014 7PM at Emmanuel PC in Bedford, TX. Jesse was a good friend of Martin Luther King and will share interesting stories about MLK.
Also the leadership of Mo-Ranch will give us updates concerning the ranch.
Dinner will be catered by The Classic Café of, Roanoke, TX.  Cost of the dinner is $10.00 at the door.

Please join us for a most interesting evening of good food, fellowship and great speaker.

Make your reservation via email or phone at the following:
Emmanuel PC                       or    John Field              or     Fred Thompson
2701 Harwood Rd.                        bjfield@tx.rr.com           toniafred528@att.net
Bedford, TX  76021-3752                                                   817-571-6880
817-545-0251


Wednesday, January 8, 2014

TNL Edition I/The Inaugural Meeting/January 8,2014

GREETINGS!

Brothers:
We are off and running!  11guys made it to the inaugural meeting of THE NICODEMUS LEAGUE -- and 4 more RSVP'd, but plan to be with us as all the Wednesdays unfold!

Fire me off an email with your comments and suggestions!  Next week we'll dig a bit deeper into the person of Nicodemus (name means "victory to/of the people") -- including the one time, apart from John 3, that he spoke up.  In addition, we'll have a look at something called "E.D.C." (Every Day Carry).  Come prepared to empty your pockets -- and I don't mean $$!  Oh, and we'll sample some protein shakes as well!

JOYS AND CONCERNS:
--Don Richardson, acquaintance of Jay Carradine, undergoing cancer treatments
--Jim Spangler, hospitalized in a coma from injuries sustained during the ice storm in Dec.
--Don Jones, brother of Robert Jones, undergoing cancer treatments
--Katie Manskey, mentioned by Gerald Briggs, suffering from a skin condition
--David Pryor, brother-in-law and friend of Paul Dunklau,  ongoing treatment for brain cancer
--James Nance, undergoing medical testing

NEXT MEETING:
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Sybil Hopper Room
First Presbyterian Church
1114 W. University Drive
Denton, Texas 76201


See you then -- if not before!

Rev. Paul R. Dunklau
940.206.3582
prdunklau@gmail.com

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

SEE YOU TOMORROW -- 12:00Noon -- at First Presbyterian Church, 1114 W. Univ. Dr.,Denton!

Brothers...

An email went out today to a number of men who may or may not have heard about
The Nicodemus League!  If you haven't, hopefully the information below will be helpful.

If you haven't done so, please look to the right of this webpage to sign up email updates for the league. 

I hope to see you tomorrow -- and every Wednesday thereafter! -- for a pretty cool get-together of men to talk about things of interest!

Your Friend,

PRDunklau