<font color='black' size='4' face='Times New Roman, Times, serif'>Took the "All the Earth" document of 71 and read it as is; needed to be rewritten. Am still on the fourth level of the Economic Commonality and my three day weekend is almost over. Anyone has a "refined" version. Jim Wiegel?<br>
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1. Re: Kjell Knutsen: 1928 - 2016. (James Wiegel via OE)<br>
2. Re: Kjell Knutsen: 1928 - 2016. (James Wiegel via OE)<br>
3. Re: Invitation to ICA Archives Spring Sojourn March 13 - 17,<br>
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4. Fwd: Why Bother? (Doris Hahn via OE)<br>
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Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2017 20:45:25 +0000 (UTC)<br>
From: James Wiegel via OE <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>><br>
To: Al Lingo <<a href="mailto:clingojr@aol.com">clingojr@aol.com</a>>, "<a href="mailto:ack2.trailhiker@gmail.com">ack2.trailhiker@gmail.com</a>"<br>
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Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Kjell Knutsen: 1928 - 2016.<br>
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I found this helpful when my father died, though a long time ago, now . . . Here is hoping Kjell's death is well celebrated.<br>
The Time My Father Died<br>
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?Jim Wiegel ?<br>
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From: Al Lingo via OE <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>><br>
To: <a href="mailto:ack2.trailhiker@gmail.com">ack2.trailhiker@gmail.com</a>; <a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a> <br>
Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2017 3:50 AM<br>
Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Kjell Knutsen: 1928 - 2016.<br>
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Thank you Andrew for this account of Kjell's life journey!<br>
I look forward to the opportunity to hear of today's and tomorrow's celebrations of your dad's gifts to so many of us.<br>
And, how pleasant it would be to have a conversation with you about your life;? I am still in Atlanta at some not so far distance from the Appalachian Trail and can be reached at? 404 680 2420.<br>
May you be well,<br>
Charles<br>
<br>
<br>
Al Lingo<br>
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-----Original Message-----<br>
From: Andrew Knutsen via OE <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>><br>
To: oe <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>><br>
Sent: Fri, Feb 17, 2017 8:50 am<br>
Subject: [Oe List ...] Kjell Knutsen: 1928 - 2016.<br>
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Hi,<br>
Knutsen family would like to share this celebration with the OE mailing list members. We are gathering this weekend in Boise, ID for two events to celebrate Kjell?s life. On Saturday, we will have a family memorial event, followed by a Sunday memorial service with Hillview Methodist Church. Kjell was part of the congregation and served as a visiting minister.?<br>
Kjell is survived by his wife, Debbie Cheong, five sons - Lester, Andrew, Bernhard, Reinard, Svend. Kjell is survived by two siblings - Roger, younger brother living in Seattle and and Britt, older sister living in Oslo. There are six grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.<br>
Kjell?s celebrated his 88th birthday last year. We have a photo of him cradling his youngest grandson, Finely Parks Knutsen, born a few months earlier to Svend and Amanda.<br>
Here is my very brief summary of some chapter?s in Kjell life:<br>
<br>
Earliest chapters include growing up in Norway and living under German occupation during WW2. When he left Norway after WW2, he left to become an ordained minister and missionary, attending Garret Biblical Institute in Evanston, Illinois. Kjell met and married Margynell Bynum during this time. He was ordained in 1950, and was posted to Malaya as a Methodist missionary. During this time (1950 - 1987), Kjell and family served congregations in Taiping, Kuantan, Raub, Klang, and Seremban. All five sons were born in Malaysia. Our family attended the 1967 summer program in Chicago, interning in the Order while Kjell studied for his PhD. Kjell was part of the team that set up the Religious House in Petaling Jaya in 1968. He was part of teams that taught RS-1 courses, ITI?s, Academies and two early Human Develop Projects. Kjell married Debbie Cheong in 1977. Svend was born in 1982. His last position in Malaysia was Director of St. Nicholas School for the Blind in Penang. In 1988, Kje
<br>
ll began his Idaho chapter, serving a congregation in Emmett, followed by part time position with the Hillview Methodist Church in Boise. Kjell retired in 2009, beginning his golden years. Debbie is a public school teacher in Boise, Svend is married and raising a family with Amanda.<br>
Our family appreciates your emails and prayers. I will be collecting your emails and sharing them in printed and email formats with our family this weekend.<br>
<br>
Peace,<br>
<a href="mailto:Andrewack2.trailhiker@gmail.com">Andrewack2.trailhiker@gmail.com</a>_______________________________________________<br>
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To: Al Lingo <<a href="mailto:clingojr@aol.com">clingojr@aol.com</a>>, "<a href="mailto:ack2.trailhiker@gmail.com">ack2.trailhiker@gmail.com</a>"<br>
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I found this helpful when my father died, though a long time ago, now . . . Here is hoping Kjell's death is well celebrated.<br>
The Time My Father Died<br>
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| <br>
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Untitled<br>
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?Jim Wiegel ?<br>
?If you want an adventure . . . what a time to be alive!?. Joanna Macy<br>
401 North Beverly Way,Tolleson, Arizona 85353623-363-<a href="mailto:3277jfwiegel@yahoo.comwww.partnersinparticipation.com">3277jfwiegel@yahoo.comwww.partnersinparticipation.com</a><br>
Upcoming ToP training opportunities in Arizona<br>
More info on:<br>
ToP? Facilitation Methods?ToP? Strategic Planning:?Mastering the Technology of Participation ?<br>
Register on line / see the ToP National ScheduleAICP Planners: 14.5 CM for all ToP? courses<br>
The AZ ToP? Community of Practice meets the 1st Friday, of every month, 1-4 pm, at ACYR, 648 N. 5th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003<br>
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From: Al Lingo via OE <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>><br>
To: <a href="mailto:ack2.trailhiker@gmail.com">ack2.trailhiker@gmail.com</a>; <a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a> <br>
Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2017 3:50 AM<br>
Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Kjell Knutsen: 1928 - 2016.<br>
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Thank you Andrew for this account of Kjell's life journey!<br>
I look forward to the opportunity to hear of today's and tomorrow's celebrations of your dad's gifts to so many of us.<br>
And, how pleasant it would be to have a conversation with you about your life;? I am still in Atlanta at some not so far distance from the Appalachian Trail and can be reached at? 404 680 2420.<br>
May you be well,<br>
Charles<br>
<br>
<br>
Al Lingo<br>
<a href="mailto:clingojr@aol.com">clingojr@aol.com</a><br>
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-----Original Message-----<br>
From: Andrew Knutsen via OE <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>><br>
To: oe <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>><br>
Sent: Fri, Feb 17, 2017 8:50 am<br>
Subject: [Oe List ...] Kjell Knutsen: 1928 - 2016.<br>
<br>
Hi,<br>
Knutsen family would like to share this celebration with the OE mailing list members. We are gathering this weekend in Boise, ID for two events to celebrate Kjell?s life. On Saturday, we will have a family memorial event, followed by a Sunday memorial service with Hillview Methodist Church. Kjell was part of the congregation and served as a visiting minister.?<br>
Kjell is survived by his wife, Debbie Cheong, five sons - Lester, Andrew, Bernhard, Reinard, Svend. Kjell is survived by two siblings - Roger, younger brother living in Seattle and and Britt, older sister living in Oslo. There are six grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.<br>
Kjell?s celebrated his 88th birthday last year. We have a photo of him cradling his youngest grandson, Finely Parks Knutsen, born a few months earlier to Svend and Amanda.<br>
Here is my very brief summary of some chapter?s in Kjell life:<br>
<br>
Earliest chapters include growing up in Norway and living under German occupation during WW2. When he left Norway after WW2, he left to become an ordained minister and missionary, attending Garret Biblical Institute in Evanston, Illinois. Kjell met and married Margynell Bynum during this time. He was ordained in 1950, and was posted to Malaya as a Methodist missionary. During this time (1950 - 1987), Kjell and family served congregations in Taiping, Kuantan, Raub, Klang, and Seremban. All five sons were born in Malaysia. Our family attended the 1967 summer program in Chicago, interning in the Order while Kjell studied for his PhD. Kjell was part of the team that set up the Religious House in Petaling Jaya in 1968. He was part of teams that taught RS-1 courses, ITI?s, Academies and two early Human Develop Projects. Kjell married Debbie Cheong in 1977. Svend was born in 1982. His last position in Malaysia was Director of St. Nicholas School for the Blind in Penang. In 1988, Kje
<br>
ll began his Idaho chapter, serving a congregation in Emmett, followed by part time position with the Hillview Methodist Church in Boise. Kjell retired in 2009, beginning his golden years. Debbie is a public school teacher in Boise, Svend is married and raising a family with Amanda.<br>
Our family appreciates your emails and prayers. I will be collecting your emails and sharing them in printed and email formats with our family this weekend.<br>
<br>
Peace,<br>
<a href="mailto:Andrewack2.trailhiker@gmail.com">Andrewack2.trailhiker@gmail.com</a>_______________________________________________<br>
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Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2017 13:56:55 +1100<br>
From: the telfords via OE <<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>><br>
To: Wendell Refior <<a href="mailto:wendellrefior@gmail.com">wendellrefior@gmail.com</a>>, Order Ecumenical<br>
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Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Invitation to ICA Archives Spring Sojourn<br>
March 13 - 17, 2017<br>
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Hi Wendell,<br>
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Not able to join in the sojourn but letting you know that Australia<br>
developed a CD with many itmes scanned. The CD is called "Bushtracks"<br>
Also a sorted collection of items prepared by the Adelaide colleagues<br>
including many papers and documents from the 12-14 x4 drawer file cabinets<br>
was catalogued by Katrin Ogilvy and self in readiness for being a<br>
collection of Social programs in the National Library of Australia and<br>
located in Canberra.<br>
I will forward the NLA details FYI.<br>
<br>
Greetings from Elaine and John<br>
in the Blue Mountains<br>
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On Thu, Feb 16, 2017 at 8:46 AM, Wendell Refior via OE <<br>
<a href="mailto:oe@lists.wedgeblade.net">oe@lists.wedgeblade.net</a>> wrote:<br>
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> Dear Colleagues and Friends,<br>
> Come to Chicago GreenRise for the ICA Global Archives Sojourn to join in<br>
> building a future for our Legacy and current Mission in the World.<br>
> If you have access to Google Mail - Click this link to the Invitation,<br>
> otherwise the full invitation is also pasted in below. -<br>
> Contact me or others if you have any questions: <a href="mailto:wendellrefior@gmail.com">wendellrefior@gmail.com</a><br>
><br>
> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iEaphLPGSrUnL53XK9gpcixl_" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iEaphLPGSrUnL53XK9gpcixl_</a><br>
> 4sGPtmBvxfDRAbdI-k/edit?ts=58a4a3a0<br>
><br>
> 2017 ICA Global Archives Spring Sojourn<br>
><br>
> March 13-17, 2017<br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
> February 15, 2017<br>
><br>
> Dear Colleagues and Friends,<br>
><br>
> You are invited to attend the 2017 Archives Spring Sojourn, March 13 ?<br>
> March 17, to be held at the ICA GreenRise Building in Chicago.<br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
> SOJOURN HIGHLIGHTS<br>
><br>
> The Spring Sojourn will begin at 9am Monday morning with:<br>
><br>
> -<br>
><br>
> A report from the Archives Advisory Committee on the current work of<br>
> the Archives including the new website creation in collaboration with<br>
> DePaul University<br>
> -<br>
><br>
> Status of the digitization process<br>
> -<br>
><br>
> Work being done by the Dominican University interns in preparation for<br>
> the Fall Sojourn which will be focused on the Human Development Projects ?<br>
> Then and Now.<br>
> -<br>
><br>
> Ted Wysocki, CEO, will be doing an ICA Update and a conversation about<br>
> the 40 year celebration of the Band of 24 Social Demonstration Projects in<br>
> the fall. Individuals interested in working on the Fall Celebration of the<br>
> Band of 24 are especially encouraged to attend.<br>
><br>
><br>
> On Monday evening, the DePaul class of students will report on their<br>
> website work and solicit our input for the new ICA Global Archives website.<br>
><br>
> On Wednesday morning, there will be a session to plan and create<br>
> objectives for the Fall Sojourn which will focus on the Band of 24.<br>
><br>
> On Wednesday evening, Lesley Showers and Jim Troxel will report on the ICA<br>
> GreenRise Capital Campaign at a reception including local colleagues.<br>
><br>
> The final reporting session is scheduled for Friday, March 17 at 2pm to<br>
> share the accomplishments of the week, followed by our Archives Sojourn<br>
> Celebration.<br>
><br>
> From ICA Global Archives Team members:<br>
><br>
> Beret Griffith, Doug Druckenmiller, Jack Gilles, Wendell Refior, Jean<br>
> Long, Paul Noah, Olive Ann Slotta, Tim Wegner, James Wiegel, Mary Laura<br>
> Jones, Nancy Trask, Ed Feldmanis and Steve Ediger<br>
><br>
> P. S, - See the next page for the timeline for March 13 ? March 17 Spring<br>
> Archives Sojourn:<br>
><br>
> Time Design<br>
><br>
> Monday<br>
><br>
> Tuesday<br>
><br>
> Wednesday<br>
><br>
> Thursday<br>
><br>
> Friday<br>
><br>
> Collegium<br>
><br>
> 7am<br>
><br>
> Poetry<br>
><br>
> New media<br>
><br>
> NRM<br>
><br>
> New Spirit Movement<br>
><br>
> New Human Development<br>
><br>
> Profound Intent of the Archives<br>
><br>
> Morning<br>
><br>
> 9am<br>
><br>
> Week Overview<br>
><br>
> Archive work plan<br>
><br>
> Website planning<br>
><br>
> HDP research/Archive work<br>
><br>
> HDP research/Archive work<br>
><br>
> Report Preparation<br>
><br>
> Afternoon<br>
><br>
> 1pm<br>
><br>
> Archive work plan<br>
><br>
> HDP research/Archive work<br>
><br>
> HDP research/Archive work<br>
><br>
> HDP research/Archive work<br>
><br>
> Final reports &<br>
><br>
> Celebration<br>
><br>
> Evening<br>
><br>
> 5pm<br>
><br>
> Website class presentation<br>
><br>
> Green Mill<br>
><br>
> Greenrise presentation<br>
><br>
> Movie Night<br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
> Meal Reservations: Alice will provide meals for attendees at $10 a day.<br>
><br>
> Room Reservations: If you plan to stay at the ICA GreenRise, room cost is $30.00<br>
> a night and meals are $10.00 a day. To make room reservations send email<br>
> to: reception@ica-usa.org<br>
><br>
> Please contact Jean Long with questions or comments<br>
><br>
> Email: <a href="mailto:Jean.long512@gmail.com">Jean.long512@gmail.com</a> Mobile: 720-633-5008 <(720)%20633-5008><br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
> --<br>
> Thanks until later. "To believe what is true for you in your private heart<br>
> is true for all men -- that is genius." - Emerson in "Self-Reliance"<br>
> Wendell<br>
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Dear colleagues,<br>
Here is an interesting email from Pat Moriarty. I thought you would<br>
appreciate reading it too.<br>
Peace,<br>
Doris Hahn<br>
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Begin forwarded message:<br>
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*From:* Just a Thought <<a href="mailto:pat@justathoughtbypat.com">pat@justathoughtbypat.com</a>><br>
*Date:* February 19, 2017 at 6:00:54 AM CST<br>
*To:* Patrick <<a href="mailto:pmoriarty@collegiateservices.org">pmoriarty@collegiateservices.org</a>><br>
*Subject:* *Why Bother?*<br>
*Reply-To:* Just a Thought <<a href="mailto:pat@justathoughtbypat.com">pat@justathoughtbypat.com</a>><br>
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Why Bother?<br>
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Some time ago, I attended the funeral of Verdell Trice. Verdell was<br>
nicknamed the ?Mayor of the West Side? because for more than 50 years he<br>
worked to make this desperately poor community in Chicago a better place to<br>
live.<br>
<br>
During the 1970?s I had the honor of working with Verdell on economic and<br>
social development programs aimed at improving the living conditions on the<br>
West Side. I was just one of hundreds of people that joined with West Side<br>
residents in working toward a better future. It was challenging work, and<br>
it was easy to feel discouraged at times. Verdell was always positive,<br>
though. He had the calm, wise spirit forged from a life of persevering in<br>
the midst of hardship. He lived 93 years, and I daresay not one of those<br>
days was lived without the belief that better days were ahead.<br>
<br>
After the funeral I took a drive through the West Side community in which<br>
so many of us labored. I hadn?t been there for some time and didn?t know<br>
what to expect. What I saw was so many vacant lots, abandoned and boarded<br>
up buildings, all things common to an urban ghetto. This community in which<br>
50 years ago I and so many others toiled had become a virtual urban desert.<br>
<br>
Or was it?<br>
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There, standing in the midst of all this urban decay was a sign that told<br>
an entirely different story, a story in which Verdell and so many others<br>
had played a critical role. The story of the 50-year history of the 5th<br>
City Preschool, an oasis of learning in the midst of this urban desert.<br>
Just as Verdell Trice had stood through the onslaught of unrelenting hard<br>
times on the West Side, so had the Fifth City Preschool. This little place<br>
of learning has nurtured generation after generation of young people in a<br>
bold, bright, positive, and caring environment.<br>
<br>
As I left for my home on the North Side of Chicago I was feeling blessed by<br>
my time on the West Side,<br>
<br>
- Blessed for having known Verdell Tice<br>
- Blessed for having worked with the 5th City Preschool<br>
- Blessed for having lived in this wonderful community<br>
<br>
It was an answer to an ongoing, bedeviling question. In the midst of<br>
hopelessness, where some things seem to never get better, where the rich<br>
get richer, the poor get poorer, and the rest get drunk ? WHY BOTHER?<br>
<br>
My visit to the West Side called to mind this story:<br>
<br>
*Once upon a time, there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do<br>
his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his<br>
work.*<br>
<br>
*One day, as he was walking along the shore, he looked down the beach and<br>
saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the<br>
thought of someone who would dance to the day, and so, he walked faster to<br>
catch up.*<br>
<br>
*As he got closer, he noticed that the figure was that of a young man, and<br>
that what he was doing was not dancing at all. The young man was reaching<br>
down to the shore, picking up small objects, and throwing them into the<br>
ocean.*<br>
<br>
*He came closer still and called out ?Good morning! May I ask what it is<br>
that you are doing??*<br>
<br>
*The young man paused, looked up, and replied ?Throwing starfish into the<br>
ocean.?*<br>
<br>
*?I must ask, then, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?? asked<br>
the somewhat startled wise man.*<br>
<br>
*To this, the young man replied, ?The sun is up and the tide is going out.<br>
If I don?t throw them in, they?ll die.?*<br>
<br>
*Upon hearing this, the wise man commented, ?But, young man, do you not<br>
realize that there are miles and miles of beach and there are starfish all<br>
along every mile? You can?t possibly make a difference!?*<br>
<br>
*At this, the young man bent down, picked up yet another starfish, and<br>
threw it into the ocean. *<br>
<br>
*As it met the water, he said, **?It made a difference for that one.?*<br>
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*? Loren Eiseley*<br>
<br>
WHY BOTHER?<br>
<br>
Aren?t we nothing more than lucky starfish?<br>
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<br>
Pat<br>
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