Documentary Hypothesis Theory

If you have been thinking that the Rev'd Painter has been neglecting topics of theology and scripture on this blog, hold onto your socks, sit-down, and be careful what you click now! Welcome to hardcore exegesis (interpret out from the text: objective crit.) and eisegesis (the possibly heretical reading into the text: subjective crit.).

Wellhausen, Von Rad, Gunkel, Von Seters, Rendtorff... names common to seminarians and those in the study of the Hebrew Scripture / Old Testament. Now you too may engage in biblical studies by examining the wild world of source criticism.

The "Documentary Hypothesis Theory" posits that the Pentateuch was established not by Moses in one single writing spree, but over many hundreds of centuries by four main groups of tradition; all this to be redacted together by the mid 500's BCE... just after the Exile (Ezra & Neh. times). Here is the King James Bible highlighted with the theory colour coded for J (yahwist), E (elohist), D (deuteronomist), P (priestly). Note that 90% of scholars agree with this theory and most find it does not in anyway diminish the light of the scriptures!

Highlight one of the books and go to a passage of interest and see when it "may" have been written and with which focus.

Now remember in this fun and study, that the Lord 's Holy Spirit, breaths life into his Word and so time is relative, the scripture remains sufficient for salvation. If you wish to explore a biblical reference to support this theory look to 2 Kings 22:8. The text points to a book, a part of Deuteronomy, once lost (think of recent finds in Israel: ie. dead sea scrolls).

Also look at these two different voices in 1 Samuel: one for a king, one against.

Samuel 8:1-22 -- Samuel Warns against kingship: anti-monarchy
9:1-10:16 -- Saul is anointed: pro-monarchy
10:17-27 -- Samuel warns again: anti-monarchy
11:1-15 -- Saul's Victory: pro-monarchy
12:1-25 -- Samuel warns yet again: anti-monarchy

Counting the Seconds

Still thinking the digital watch is a neat "idea." Try this clock out for size.... Now what time is it really? As Chicago once sang, "Does anybody really know what time it is. Does anyone really care?

Sermon: & I Wish I had a Camera

Many people believe I sleep with my digital camera, for at every event I seem to take pictures; well not every event. Today would have been the best day to take a picture. The church was lovely, 104 in church this day, 25-30 children... and they sang three songs from their Sunday School, what a joy. Indeed it was more than a joy but a ministry. A few people were just overjoyed to witness this parish service. I am privileged to serve here. In some ways traditional with great music, in other ways modern with the use of the BAS. Both young and elderly came together to celebrate the Lord's Day and then to share a meal. What a day to leave the camera at home!!!

Sermon for today: 10-17-am.wav

T Minus 45mins

I read the concerns with the pdf and will put out the doc file. But beware as it is formatted for my printer and sometimes... as the archdeacon knows... can end up looking odd.

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Remember to keep trying the PDF and to uninstall it then get the latest version from adobe.

Pray for us as we gather to worship this day (in 40 min in fact).

Happy Birthday

MOM!!! And of course belated for Dad from last month; arn't I the spittin' image :-)

Love from all of us.

Pentecost 24

Here is this week's bulletin for the Parish Service, in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Florenceville (11:00). If you are in the area we will have a treat from the Sunday School children... all are welcome.

Pr31AOctober302005.pdf

Samaritan's Purse

Many of you have read my bulletins and the note about Operation Christmas Child. The shoeboxes go to many in need around the world. If you are interested in knowing more, and maybe contributing to the ministry please go to their website.

Firstest Bestest Braids

Those crazy Li'l Spuds people, braided the Pie.

Pumpkin Carving: Florenceville

Saturday Liam and Pippa went pumpkin carving at the village library. Here Liam is busy and proud.


Pippa-Pie Princess!

Sermon: Pentecost 23

Here is the Sermon, given in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Florenceville at 11:00.

Blessings: Pr30AF.wav

Top 101 Websites

Check this list out... sorry folks we're not listed.

Total gravity Game

Time to spare? Well here you go... have a great time: GRAVITY

Pentecost 23

Here, I hope, is the Sunday Bulletin.Pr30AOct2305.pdf

My First Art!

Fredericton a Sleepy Town a Backward Diocese?

Fredericton is a beautiful city that many speed past to get to larger centers along the Trans-Canada. Many may have been misled that it is just one of the smaller Canadian cities more a insignificant town than anything: WRONG! This is the place to be... apart from Florenceville, other parish villages, and the Coast :-)

Cisco Systems has said this about Fredericton, where it is gaining in notoriety as a technological leader in Canada! Move over Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal... here is a city with a great opportunity of being a major draw. What makes this so great... Free WiFi nearly everywhere, quality of life, and a great Anglican Church network for those youth and young business people who must go from "home" in rural NB "away" to University or Tech work.

The Church should keep in mind the tech modern "way" of communication to the wider world. WiFi is the paper, the Net the ink, and computers the printing press. Could we imagine ministry being effective over WiFi? Would the Apostles have used it? Certainly. Could Fredericton and the diocese be joining in this techno world? I think so. I know so! "DIMS" and the web site is the best in the Canadian Communion, a model for the future. The site and imagination of the Anglican Church in this place is witnessing by understanding the techno-need for communication in this 21st Century world of ours, while continuing to focus on the Lordship of the Saviour of the world, Jesus Christ.

Youth and all around pay attention as ministry, witness and tech are now joined in a great mission. Who knows Fredericton and New Brunswick may just have made a name for themselves in the wider world... not just for oil and wood, and maybe not just for tech now, but for Church.

Why so keen Douglas? Because it made it to Digg.com. And Sherry and I spend our day off in the city. Maybe I should take my laptop. This is a great place to eat; our current fav: Bluedoor... talk about a web-savvy place!!!

Summer Picts of Fredericton Days

Maps? We Got Maps!

If you are like me maps are adventures unto themselves. There is something wonderful about being able to see detail of an area one wishes to explore, either in reality or just a dream. Here Google (usurping Microsoft in leaps and bounds these days) offers t best map utility for your PC/Mac! Just take a look at these shots of what Google Earth can do, and what can be seen!!!

Just Not Right

Why a dog? Why dogs!? Pippa is ever-so-sad!

Personality (Sci Fi) Poll

Coming out of left field here on the blog, this link is a weird way to see which Sci Fi character you are based on a "sondage" (poll/questionnaire). When you answer the questions think also about how you interact with others and how they interact with you. It may help you in more ways than just a silly time waster.

A Hero I Am

Who am I? "Luke Skywalker" :-)

A real personality questionnaire

What am I? Introverted (very), Sensing, Feeling (very)& Judging... just like Mother Teresa: Hummmmmmm.

Pentecost 22; Sermon UPDATED

Sermon: 9-08-am.wav

Just the sermon works I'm afraid.

Typical Day?

Yesterday was the feast of St. Luke. As he is the "physician" it is appropriate to offer Unction to all who may wish to receive it. So I had a service of Morning Prayer, with Unction, at 8:00 am. That afternoon I had a Eucharist (since it was a red letter day) at 4:00 pm, again with Unction; 5 people recieved that day. But in between we had a Deanery Clericus meeting between 10am-2pm in Edmundston (an hour an a half away). I also picked up a colleague in Perth-Andover. That evening I had Vestry, and needed to finalize the agenda. When I got home two parishioners called concerning a death. Is this typical? No. But often the way it goes for the cleric anywhere.

Pictures of the Meeting:

5000+

We have broken 5000 visitors to this humble site since January. I once thought the community who reads this is quite small, a few former parishioners, my parents and a couple of friends, I now have people in the diocese come up to me and share, or comment, on a story from the blog. I would say that we get about 30-40 hits a day which is quite nice. This site is just the life of a priest without too much revealed.

Some technical problems continue and I am still trying to get the sermon up from last week.

Open Office Option

Better in some ways than MS Office, Open Office is free, yes, FREE, and is just great. Try it out!

Open Office

Problems with Files

Sorry folks, I'm having a problem d/l files with Blogger. Once I solve the problem you'll have the Sermon & Bulletin.

David & Roxanne's Blog!

Yes... they blog now. Our regular contributors with comment and love have got a website now so check it out. Remember it's just emerging.

David & Roxanne

Dogs = Why?

Why do we have dogs? Someone remind me? Four children create enough havoc, the dogs added in to that equation just make us masochists.

Earth: Winter '04

Nice link... big picture folks

Winter from Space

A Most Unique Website

Follow this link to see the future of the web. It's Unbelievable! Choose the highspeed option to see a 3d site. If you have dialup this will be frustrating.

GoTo VRMAG

WebArtists

In my recent list of "kwel" sites is this great one for those interested in digital portraiture.

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet Apple

OMG check this new iMac that Steve Jobs just announced today. I now know the power of coveting! This is a kwel product.

iMac

Santa? Help please. I've been soo goood this year :-)

If you love technology you just have to love Apple products. The Ferrari of computers to be sure.

Love Fonts

If you lo fonts you'll love these: FONTS

Fonts Galour

If you feel bored with your selection of fonts, go to this French site, where you can download 100 great modern fonts.

What to do? You'll need to unzip them with "WinRar", "PKUnzip" or "WinZip" (some unzipping tool... google it if you are still confused). Go into your "Windows" directory in C:/ and then open your "Font" folder. Dump the files in and your word processor will recognize them. GREAT TIP found on digg.com

2 Thanksgiving Sermons

In Centreville
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In Florenceville
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Please note that the readings can be found in the bulletin below.

Thanksgiving Day

Blessed Thanksgiving to All.

Here are pictures from each church this day (I took the liberty to have this as a White day).

Harvest Thanksgiving Bulletin

Here is the bulletin for tomorrow.

Pr28AOctober92005.pdf

Pies Pies Pies...

The season of pies has arrived: ours? No, the Hayes'! Go crazy folks, but please spare a pumpkin for us.

Douglas & Football: Revised

The beautiful game, not the American slug-fest. You only really know me when you understand my love of the footy. What's going on of late... checkit:

Who has qualified for the World Cup? The Month of play begins June 9th, 2006 in the host nation Germany!

WELL ENGLAND IS IN! Holland won, and so they are in with Poland... here is the FIFA site: WORLD CUP 06

For the Techie: Linux vs Windows

Check this article out for a better look into the OS wars.

Linux is Not Windows

Sweet 16

Pano-Katrina

Here are a set of panoramic pictures of the devastation caused by Katrina:

Pictures

True Fall

No, not Adam, Autumn!

Many things we loved on the Coast, but there was one thing that Sherry and I desperately missed and have now regained: the colour of Fall. It's hard to imagine just how much the fall gives to life, even though it is a dying of sorts. There were subtleties of colour change on the Lower North Shore, the birch and moss, yet nothing compared to the dramatic leaves here in upper New Brunswick. So much so that I just spoke with a parishioner who has guests from Holland who come just for the changing of the colours.

Pie from Daycare

What great tails you have "Pie"

GMAIL Promotion

Many of you know I use Gmail (google mail). It is by invitation and I have 100 invites. This mail server is great, and spam is always caught and never seen. It's a great replacement for your POP account. I no longer use any POP account and have not for over 2 years.

Just e-mail me for an invite.

Tech News & Blogs of Techiness

It's been a while since I ventured away from the church as a topic, so here are some things, many things, to note and look for on your glowing screens:

If you use Firefox... and you all should!... get v1.07. There is a major flaw in the code for the earlier versions and so you are now vunerable to an attack where your computer can be taken over. Now trust me when I say that Microsoft's IE is far worse. Go to th link and read about the vunerablity. Now go and download the latest version! FIREFOX 1.07

Want tips on the best free software (all of which is on my computer, and has been for a long time now)... read here: FREE SOFTWARE.

For those with highspeed and time on their hands download these great programs. Radio & TV are way behind on Tech news get your info with these shows:
1) TWiTs: This Week in Tech
2) A bit risque in some ways but awesome!!! Diggnation
3) Digital Life TV

There is only one great show on G4TechTV (Starchoice, Rodgers Cable & Bell Expressview)... Call For Help. Get the station on your cable or satellite just for this show.

Great Tech news
SLASHDOT dot com

Click to visit some wild tech & fun sites / blogs.
We make money not art
Boing Boing
Metafilter
Waxy Links
Techcrunch
Digg

Martyrdom a thing of the Past?

In no way are Christians safe in many parts of the world... and why we focus daily prayers for many regions of the world. We read of the martyrs of the Church in our commemoration of the Saints yet we often forget that the Saints continue to die proclaiming the Gospel!

Here is yet another example in a long line of attacks that single out Christian targets simply due to their love of the Lord Christ Jesus. We pray for this community and their families in their loss:

Lay Leadership in Iraq

A Brookwood Feast

The annual Harvest Thanksgiving Dinner is a highlight for many here in the parish. The parish gathers at the Camp (where in the summer children come to have fun and draw nearer to their Saviour). What follows in just one reason why Brookwood is so very important, and why we need the Camps Capital Campaign.

This year we had the dinner at 6:00 pm and the fixin's were turkey, squash, mashed potatoes, stuffing, pickles, gravy, and pies of all sorts! Over 110 came out, both young and old to enjoy a parish thanksgiving with their family in Christ Jesus. We ended the night with a traditional sung service of Compline.

Here are some scenes of our fellowship; Jesus said that he came to give us life and have it abundantly.

Like the Coast, men gather outside and chat


Before dinner there was a chance to catch up and meet new parishioners.


The food was outstanding as was the effort of many in the ACWs and Guild


The Dinning Hall was packed



Some of the children rounded out the evening with a jump on a truck ?!

Pentecost 20

Here are the bulletin and the Sermon from the Church of the Good Shepherd, Florenceville.

Pr27AOctober22005.pdf

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Diocesan Council

Once again I find myself humbled and honoured to have been elected to a Diocesan Council.

Today I attended the meeting at CFB Gagetown and must say that the entire time there I found myself enthused, exhilarated and captivated by the vision of this body and the clarity of purpose. It is all too easy to say the Holy Spirit is at work, and was clearly scene, but in this case I believe all who were there this afternoon would agree.

One member, commenting on the enthusiasm said of future meetings that people may change the hymn "Take me to the River" to "Take me to the Council." A phase was bantered about that seemed to sum up the focus of the vision: "Sharing for the Communicating of the Gospel."

What is a good blog without a picture or two.