2026.02.01

Posted on by Rev. Dr. Patrick A. Sileo

TOYIN’

Part 4

Just before Thanksgiving, I completed a course on Transitional Ministry. The final assignment was to create a Personal Ministry Declaration, a credo of sorts. We were given autonomy to use whatever methods to speak about the values we hold dear in our own walk in ministry. It should come as no surprise to you that I used TANKA. I wrote seven TANKAs, each supported by scripture. I give you a fourth piece of me!

“Non-Anxious Presence”

Like using the word “always”

It’s impossible

As simple finite beings

Strive for “Less-Anxious Presence”

“Myth vs. Reality“ – An original HitchHiker TANKA inspired by the truth that nobody, unless they have had a lobotomy, can be non-anxious all the time.

 “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10

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Pat (HitchHiker/Godzilla) is the pastor of Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church of New London, New Hampshire. He is Jenise's (“J”) husband, Peter (Chewbacca) and Nicole's (Baby) dad, Colin's (Schmooze) father-in-law, and Odin’s (Mayhem) personal butler. Pat is and always will be a passionate and bigger than life follower of Jesus Christ who dabbles in many things; you will get a feel when you follow his Search for 42!