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Rev. Dr. Monte Canfield

Rev. Dr. Monte Canfield
Location
Newcomerstown, Ohio, USA
Birthday
December 28
Title
Rev. Dr. Monte Canfield
Company
Retired
Bio
Retired Protestant Pastor and Theologian, jointly credentialed in the United Church of Christ and the Moravian Church. Education: BA, MA, M.Div, Thd. Public Service: NY State Office of Executive Development, Management Intern; Federal Exec. Branch: Executive Office of the President, Budget Examiner, Bureau of the Budget; Interior, Director of Energy and Minerals, Bureau of Land Management; Non Profit: Ford Foundation, Deputy Director, Energy Policy Project; Congressional: Director, Office of Special Projects; Director, Division of Energy and Materials, General Accounting Office; Private industry: Vice President, Grow Group, Inc.; Chief Executive Officer, US Paint; Owner, the Energy Center, St. Louis. Christian service: Pastor, First Congregational UCC, Ottawa, Illinois; Pastor, St. Paul's UCC, Port Washington, Ohio; Pastor, Moravian Church, Gnadenhutten, Ohio.

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Memoirs and Biographical (also see Motorcycling Memories)
Musical Tribute Essays, Playlists, Videos
Motorcycling Memories
The Christian Calendar Series
Essays on the Exodus and the Ten Commandments
Reflections on Faith
April 04, 2012 06:41PM
“Thanks for dropping by, my friends. I mostly posted this because several people locally heard that I was going to be doing supply preaching now and the…”
About: Good Friday Reflection: How Low Must God Go?
December 25, 2011 05:58PM
“Well, I haven't written here for over a year, and am not sure it has been all that much a loss. Nor have I read all that much here during the same time…”
About: Unmarried Christmas
November 23, 2011 11:01AM
“I did not know until this morning when Julie sent me a message. This has to be so hard for you. You shall be in my prayers. I hope with time you will f…”
About: Sleep Now Angel
September 13, 2011 08:58AM
“I had no idea. Hardly ever get on OS anymore. Julie D posted on Facebook to let us know. Just know my heart and my prayers are for your beloved and for…”
About: Exhaustion and Uncertainty
March 24, 2011 07:29AM
“Its in the blood. My series on my last (latest?) motorcycle accident is haunted by the fact that the center of the story is the totaling of my beloved…”
About: An Italian Motorcycle
February 18, 2011 11:07AM
“Sounds like a softer landing than I thought likely. I am happy for you. I don't get out here much but am glad I did today. Blessings, and prayers for yo…”
About: Why I Broke My Pledge to Never Become a Pastor
January 28, 2011 02:58PM
“Congrats on the EP. I doubt I would have noticed the Museum part of the sign either. I hope many others will read this honest and compelling post. BTW:…”
About: The Impact of A Mug: A Souvenir Story
January 09, 2011 05:42PM
“Congrats on the EP and Cover, Mike. This one deserves it. Very well written. Monte”
About: Intelligence Committee IQ Drops with Bachmann Appointment
January 08, 2011 04:07PM
“Hi, everyone. It is good to be back. I do not expect to write all that much for a while but will be posting some in this series and a couple of things…”
About: Memoir: The Earliest Years, Part One: Those who came before
January 07, 2011 04:40PM
“Congrats! Very glad that is working out for you! Thank God! Monte”
About: MY FIRST EFFORT AT PUBLISHING
December 31, 2010 08:35PM
“Welcome! You have outlined a lot of reasons why your life on OS will be a lively one. Good luck. PS: as you have probably figured out by now my blog att…”
About: Open Saloners are a Tolerant People
December 07, 2010 03:16PM
“Bob: I tried to leave a comment on your mirror Blogger blog and could not. Will try again later. Meanwhile, I thought the essay was very good. Monte”
About: Backing Up Your Posts/Comments to New Site is Easy
December 05, 2010 04:27PM
“Thanks for the additional comments, everyone. Scupper: you are right. What I did when I was setting up was to do them in order, oldest first, etc. and i…”
About: Backing Up Your Posts/Comments to New Site is Easy
December 04, 2010 09:40PM
“Thanks for the comments everyone. You CAN import the OS comments along with the post. As for Importing the blog as a whole, I tried but had no real luc…”
About: Backing Up Your Posts/Comments to New Site is Easy
December 02, 2010 05:10PM
“Thank you Jerrod and YH for your thoughtful comments. Blessings. Monte”
About: Advent Reflection: God Does Not View Us From a Distance
December 02, 2010 05:03PM
“Hi, Jane. Thanks for reading and commenting. It is certainly true that often the ones in need are close to us: family, friends, neighbors. Giving to th…”
About: The Rich Man and Lazarus: Approaching the Coming Holidays
November 22, 2010 07:32PM
“Hi, YH: I am about the same medically, and doing fine otherwise. Hope is well with with you and yours and that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving time w…”
About: A Story of Thanksgiving: Where Are The Other Nine?
October 07, 2010 12:22AM
“Well written, honest post. I have always noted that "church time" is never real time. The sands of change are ground long and fine by slow mov…”
About: Sex, Sexual Identity and the Church
October 02, 2010 11:23AM
“What a beautiful, loved filled tribute to your Mom. Bless you and bless her. Whether she knows you individually now is far less relevant than that she…”
About: Today is Your Birthday
October 01, 2010 12:56PM
“Hey, Lemonhead, good to hear from you. I grew up on farms in Kansas too! Small world! Glad these songs resonated with your memories. Ischmo opie, I would…”
About: When I Was Young: Pop Hits of the 60s
September 23, 2010 01:11PM
“And thank you for reading, Scanner. Blessings. Monte”
About: A Story of Thanksgiving: Where Are The Other Nine?
September 20, 2010 02:25PM
“Hi, Jane. I always considered you an OS friend. I love this line, because I identify with the feeling, "now, if i could just learn to complain and…”
About: A Story of Thanksgiving: Where Are The Other Nine?
September 18, 2010 05:48PM
“Glad to see you back! That "debate" sounds like a total yawn! The thing I notice most is the lethargy of the Democrats. And that includes me…”
About: Huffington and Matalin in Buffalo
September 17, 2010 09:55PM
“My favorite SNL character. Kind of scary, but I mostly understood him. Then again I grew up with a lot of kids who lived like the Lil' Rascals. Cute pos…”
About: The DEA, Ebonics and Buckwheat--Whassup?
September 17, 2010 09:47PM
“Writing this was good for your soul. And brave. Very sorry for your loss and glad that you can focus of the good times and memories. I am, like you, no…”
About: The Time Traveling Train
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