The Noblesvillain

Thursday evening (3/20) I participated in Bethel Lutheran's Living Last Supper program.  This drama has thirteen men (plus an introductory narration) contemplating Jesus' statement, "One of you will betray me."  Each apostle takes stock of their contribution to Jesus' ministry and wonders, "Is it I? Is it I?"

Pastor E. Dean started the Living Last Supper at Bethel in 2004 when I played the part of Thomas, "Why do people remember my doubt, but forget my daring?  Why do they remember my questions and forget my belief?"  Presenting this drama on alternating years, my role changed to Phillip in 2006, "Where will we find bread that all of these may eat?  Little did I know that Andrew was already bring a boy and his lunch to our Lord."  This year I reprised the role of Thomas, which is fortunate, because only two disciples made it into the front-page photo with Jesus.

That's me behind Jesus.  Yes, the beard would work just as well as a Planet of the Apes costume, but that just makes Jesus even more the center of attention. 

The drama has been very enjoyable each time.  Having that many men in the cast has been a good way to develop some new friendships as well.  Thank's to Pastor E. Dean and assistant director Shannon for their efforts.

My meme band (tagged from this post):

Knight Orders presents their first album

How Seldom They Do

Create your own band.

1. Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random
The first random Wikipedia article you get is the name of your band.

2. Go to Random quotations: http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3
The last four words of the very last quote of the page is the title of your first album.

3. Go to flickr's "explore the last seven days” http://www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7days/
Third picture, no matter what it is, will be your album cover.

Put it all together, that's your first album

The chairs in our kitchen take a lot of abuse.  In addition to regular duty supporting our weight during meals, they also serve as a

• table (when a boy kneels and plays with toys on the chair)
• stand (such as when a bigger boy wants to play with playdough but doesn't want his booster)
• bridge (the dump trucks being pushed by both boys have to go somewhere!)

They also get moved around and perhaps stood upon by an adult needing a convenient step ladder.

It is no wonder that the legs of the chairs started to wobble a bit. For a simple Sunday project, Mark, Adam, and I decided to tighen things up.  The base of the chair has two nuts (not to be confused with the nuts working the project) per leg and these had loosened themselves a turn or two.  After I found the right size socket, Mark was able to get them snug (and then dad helps to get them tight), but I was very proud of the proper use of a ratchet.

It may not be clear, but Adam has a socket extender (a metal bar) that he is using to test the soundness of the seat through striking it.

By the way, you'll have to check out Jenny's post about Mark reading a book to Adam (video).