Friends:

My first new student orientation for the fall semester--at
Virginia Theological Seminary--took place yesterday. The students
were attentive and enthusiastic.

For the first time I heard the humorous
presentation by Drs. Cook and Lewis of the joys [and perils] of the study
of Greek or Hebrew that the students were to begin today.

Dr. Amy Dyer gave her usual lucid presentation
on academic matters that everyone needs to know.

I was happy to meet Dr. Ian Markham, the new Dean and
President of VTS. He brings great energy to his new position.

For me, summer is now over--and there are many opportunities
to see old friends and meet new ones.

Peace,
John