I will again say that I enjoyed going to this conference. It surpassed my expectations in content, and I surpassed my own expectations in networking. I could have spent several more days in discussion and talking with the guys.
Sunday night Seminarian Samuel Powell drove Cantor Beethe and I back and forth to the seminary chapel. He also took pictures with his phone, since I had issues with my camera. He also brought the guest soloist, Allison Ulmer.
Monday and Tuesday nights I secured a conference room at 10pm for Compline. Cantor Beethe and Pr. Weedon showed up for both, Pr. Paul Cain showed up for Tuesday night, and Brad Hall, former organist of Zion in Columbus (talk about your small world) was there Monday night.
Brad Hall, we should have known each other a lot longer. Just saying. Too bad you were up in that balcony during the LSB workshop in ’06. I could have been spared a lot of heartburn, but maybe I would take too much for granted.
It was an honor and a privilege to work within feet of my accompanist. I hope we meet again, but right now Fort Smith / Little Rock isn’t on my boss’s radar. Thank God for high speed Internet!
I met Pr. Matthew Harrison and actually spoke with him a bit. I wanted him to sign my copy of “Christ, Have Mercy,” but he missed the first day of the conference due to his uncle’s funeral, and everyone wanted to talk to him. One more secured for the winning team. Blessings and condolences to you and yours, Pastor. Blessings again on your work with Haiti.
I know one is supposed to go to bed after Compline, but it was cool discussing and laughing with the likes of Beecroft, Weedon, Petersen, and Ball Monday night. The next day I felt like the kids had kept me up again. It was good to talk with other bloggers such as Pr. Peters.
I saw Kantor Hoffman the last two days. I had a duet with him in Rock Springs in July of 2007. A kind and gracious guy with mad, mad, MAD organ skillz. Ask him to play “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” for you.
I got the privilege of meeting Pr. Paul Schlueter, a blogging pastor who lives just west of Dublin. It’s nice to know I’m not the tallest Lutheran in Ohio! Our district president is no slouch, either. It was good to meet Pr. Cripe and the other pastors from our state.
I didn’t get enough time, either, with the profs: Paul Grime, Jeff Gibbs, Art Just. Really smart people who use their powers for good. I didn’t get to meet the Issues, Etc., gang and see their studio, but hey, something for next time, I suppose.
I count it all — good, ugly (not much bad, really) — as gift. I look forward to continuing the conversations.
Keep in touch, guys!
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I’m glad we finally met Dan. It was my pleasure to help you and Nathan out with recording.
Dear Dan,
It was good to meet you and talk with you… read all your posts about the Model Conference. Wish our Church had more informed laymen like yourself… very impressed with your knowledge and your commitment…