"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, April 26, 2016

TNL Meets Tomorrow (Weather Permitting)

Dear Brothers:

Moments before I began this missive, Dawn Cobb of the Denton Record Chronicle reported that we were at "Level 4" ("Level 5" being worst) for violent thunderstorms/tornados in our area.    Currently, we're under a watch, but that may change.

With optimism born of faith, I'm planning on meeting with you tomorrow, and I hope you can come.  If things are not good, I'll be in touch via this medium and email.  Boxed sandwiches will be on hand (email your order:  prdunklau@gmail.com).

I'll have a short devotion, and then I propose this for conversation:  for quite awhile, I've been of the view that the problems in our country are primarily spiritual and cultural and not political (although on the latter, we have both "sides" saying, in so many words, that "the system is rigged."  If they are spiritual and cultural problems, what makes us think that political "solutions" are going to remedy them?  I'd be very interested to know what you think.

At any rate, I hope to see you tomorrow.

Your Scribe,
PRDunklau

P.S.  Keep Bear Manor in your prayers; he had hip replacement surgery earlier today.



Wednesday, April 20, 2016

NO Nicodemus League Today

Gentlemen:

Sorry for the late notice, but TNL will not meet today, 4/20.  We will gather next Wednesday, 4/27, at the usual time.

Your Scribe,
PRDunklau

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

THE NICODEMUS LEAGUE MEETS TOMORROW!

Brothers

I hope you'll be able to join us for an "Easter Edition" of TNL!  We'll enjoy sandwiches from "The Egg & I", great conversation, laughter, and a quick review of our namesake:  Nicodemus! 

It's the usual time (12:00 Noon-1:00 PM) and place (Sybil Hopper Room) here at First Pres!

See you soon!
Your Scribe,

 PRDunklau

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

No Meeting Tomorrow

Brothers:

Unfortunately, I have a rehab evaluation that will keep me over our time together.  Thus, our next meeting will be next Wednesday, April 13th, at the usual time!  See you then to continue the celebration of Easter!


Your Scribe,
PRDunklau

P.S. Email your prediction on who will win the Masters -- for a special prize!  Select from the full field or after the cut.  Submission deadline:  Friday at midnight!  Good Luck!