Today, we had the privilege of visiting Concordia Seminary in Nagercoil. We were greeted by the Principal (we would say President) of the Seminary and quickly introduced to the Dean of Students. When they invited us into the Principal's Office, I just knew trouble was ahead. I kept waiting for Dean Smith or Skip Vogel from Concordia, St. Louis, to step into the room and announce they had reviewed my transcript and weren't sure I had completed enough courses to graduate...

Later, when having coffe with the faculty, the chaiwalla was one cup short... so he took the Principal's cup away... and gave it to me... I can feel my Ordination being revoked as I write...

One final observation--Chapel is held everyday at 6:30am, and as posted--"All students are expected to be in the Chapel by 6:25am." I thought Chapel time (a leisurely 9:30-10:15am back in the day) was either time to cram for a test or time to play cards in Dave Bretscher's room...

Seriously, the enthusiasm and dedication of the faculty and students at this Seminary are contagious! Kep these men in your prayers as they prepare to enter the ripe mission fields all around India!