[Magdalen] Retirement

[Lynn Ronkainen]

The year has sped so quickly by Roger... may the beginning of your 
retirement and your around-the-corner trip be a fitting way to celebrate 
this new phase of your life.  Wish the east coast was not so far away... 
would love to join in at least one listmeet along your route!  Prayers for 
safe travel and adventuring!

peace
Lynn

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When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that I have not a 
single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything You gave me." 
attributed to Erma Bombeck

Thomas Merton writes, "People may spend their whole lives climbing the 
ladder of success only to find, once they reach the top, that the ladder is 
leaning against the wrong wall."

"What you seek is seeking you." - Rumi

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From: "Roger Stokes" <roger.stokes65 at btinternet.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2014 6:25 PM
To: <Magdalen at herberthouse.org>
Subject: [Magdalen] Retirement

> This evening I conducted and preached at Solemn Evensong to mark the 125th 
> anniversary of the dedication of our parish church and my retirement as 
> Priest in Charge.  Apart from a guide to the USA the gifts I have received 
> are all consumable.  From my friends at Bedford Rowing Club a bottle of 
> Glenfiddich 12 year old malt.  From the Head Teacher of the neighbouring 
> school a bottle of Glenrothes Special Reserve and from the parish a mixed 
> case of wine.
>
> I think I must have a reputation as somebody who likes a drink.
>
> It was a grand service with some wonderful singing and some laughter at 
> the intended places early in my sermon.  After cutting the cake and 
> receiving my gifts I handed back my keys.
>
> Roger