"I always wondered why he didn't move right in. . ." Of course there was a 'why.' It was obvious that Art was recognizably one of 'the Order' in spirit, even though he never 'moved in.' My best guess as to 'why': sometimes those who are called to be the Order are also called to deal with their family covenant as a primary condition. Art leaves behind a wife (Becky) and a profoundly mentally disabled dependent son (Mark). Not a good 'fit' with our corporate 'craziness.' I also think of Jim & Eunice Mathews as part of the Order who never 'moved in.' Marshall, who is heading to Lake Junaluska today! ________________________________ From: George Holcombe <geowanda@earthlink.net> To: Order Ecumenical Community <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> Sent: Tue, July 24, 2012 7:10:28 AM Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Art Brandenburg I was on some writing teams with Art at Summer Programs. He was always ahead of everyone in concept and wording, like he had been there before; I always wondered why he didn't move right in, but I can see he made a great contribution doing what he did. We have touched a lot of people with OE and ICA and some have touched us back. George Holcombe 14900 Yellowleaf Tr. Austin, TX 78728 Mobile 512/252-2756 geowanda@earthlink.net Hope appeareth, but it is not your Hope—you do not have anything to do with it. It just appeareth. It comes as a stranger, as an alien—it just appeareth! You do not even know why you hope. How in the world could you hope when there is absolutely nothing to justify any hope? ~Joseph W. Mathews On Jul 23, 2012, at 6:55 PM, Jack Gilles wrote:
Marshall,
Thanks for sharing this and especially the link. Art was one of the early master teachers I encountered. He was a sign of what the Church was about. His legacy with the Order and the Movement is a great one. May he journey on in peace and tranquility. Our prayers are with his family.
Grace & Peace,
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