"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, October 27, 2015

"Nutrient-Dense" Chili at THE NICODEMUS LEAGUE!

Chili -- and so much more! -- at THE NICODEMUS LEAGUE tomorrow!  It's our combined Reformation/All Saints get-together!  Nourishment for spirit, mind, body will be on hand as well as the enriching, robust conversation you've come to expect.  See below and see you tomorrow!


October 21, 2015/Edition XXXXI
First Presbyterian Church
1114 W. University Dr.
Denton, Texas  76201
Email:  prdunklau@gmail.com
Web:  thenicodemusleague.blogspot.com
Phone:  940.387.3894(office)/940.206.3582(mobile)
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12:00-12:15 -- GATHERING & LUNCH
Today's lunch music:
"When the Saints Go Marching I"--Dukes of Dixieland

12:15-12:45--PRESENTATION
SPIRIT:  Saintly Clarity
MIND:  Tombstone Doggerel
BODY:  Nutrient-Dense Chili
Your Joys and Concerns

12:45--1:00--DEPARTURE

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Edition 40 of THE NICODEMUS LEAGUE Slated for Tomorrow!


October 21, 2015/Edition XXXX
First Presbyterian Church
1114 W. University Dr.
Denton, Texas  76201
Email:  prdunklau@gmail.com
Web:  thenicodemusleague.blogspot.com
Phone:  940.387.3894(office)/940.206.3582(mobile)
+ + +
12:00-12:15 -- GATHERING & LUNCH
(Box sandwiches from Panera)

Today's lunch music:
"American Girl" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

12:15-12:45--PRESENTATION
SPIRIT:  John Rutter on Choir Singing
MIND:  American Christianity and Tom Petty's "American Girl"
BODY:  A Plug for A Mobile Barbershop Haircut
Your Joys and Concerns

12:45--1:00--DEPARTURE

Monday, October 12, 2015

NO GATHERING THIS WEEK (10/14)

Gentlemen:

A prior commitment means there will be no TNL this week.  We'll be ready to go again on Wednesday, October 21st, here at FPC.  Looking ahead, I have hospital trustee/chaplain meetings on Wednesday, November 11th, so we won't have TNL on that date either  Other than that, we're "good to go" barring any unforeseen circumstances!

THANK YOU for a discussion, last Wednesday, that was fraternal, robust, and enriching!  I came away from it a better man.

See you soon!

Your Scribe,
PRDunklau


Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Is Jordan Spieth Too Wholesome for Golf?

Dear Brothers:

Overheard in the LA Fitness/Denton  locker room recently:  "Jordan Spieth is too wholesome for golf."  I listened for a bit (without making it look that I was paying attention).  Essentially, the argument was that Spieth wasn't coarse enough; he really needs to be something of a "bad boy" to grip our country's attention.  We'll converse on this over lunch tomorrow.

You'll have something for your spirit:  a meditation from Richard Rohr; in addition, for your body, I'll have an item  that may aid your digestion!

Our friends at The Egg & I will provide the sandwiches -- and your help with defraying the cost is most appreciated.

The second year of THE NICODEMUS LEAGUE is underway!  I look forward to being with you.  As always, friends are welcome!

Your Scribe,

PRDunklau
P.S. I REALLY MISS my "Husker Red" Nissan 350Z Roadster!  (Don't tell Diana.)