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Friday, 9 May 2014

Carlinisms

Many people requested a list of the Carlinisms referred to by several of the speakers during the Memorial Service on Saturday, so here goes. These aren’t all original with Carlin, as some were adapted by him because they so succinctly expressed what he truly felt was important:

Tears are a sign of a heart that is under heavy construction.


"Not the one wrong but, the one strong" (with regards to seeking forgiveness and reconciliation)

"Don't give up in the dark what God has shown you in the light."

There are two ways to be rich: 1) Have lots if money 2) Have few needs

"God gives grace for the place!"

Thinking of you lots, Marcia!!! Praying for you always!!

Hugs,  Amy

Sometimes the door needs to be slammed loud enough to be heard.

When faced with an opportunity, ask, Why shouldn’t I do it instead of why should I do it!

In all relationships chose not to be offended.

Son, here’s how to talk about your spouse: “she’s really something.”

If you want to do something lasting and meaningful for your children—love their mother!

When you are really passionate about something, it’s OK to cry.

To be a great leader, remember really good men understand the dynamics of leadership and know how to lead; if you want to be a truly great leader know there are times to be a great follower.

You can never out give God.

It’s just stuff.

No education is ever wasted.

Keep the main thing as the main thing.

When giving or tithing, always round it up.

In church, every person, a ministry.

Re. missions, (out the corner of his mouth) “just write the check!)

Don’t underestimate the power of the Word of God.

Be ready to preach, pray, or die at a moment’s notice.

II Timothy 1:13, 14: “Hold on to the pattern of wholesome teaching you learned from me—a pattern shaped by the faith and love that you have in Christ Jesus. Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you.”

What’s down in the well, comes up in the bucket.

You’ll never lose when you help somebody else win.

Tell me what you are for, not what you’re against.

Give yourself to that which will matter 100 years from now.

We’re not smart enough to figure this stuff out on our own.

The way up is down.

The Bible is a layman’s book.

90% of success in ministry is just showing up.

Let’s figure out where God’s wave is and ride it.

Being is far more important than doing.

Hey, Guy!

Consider others better than yourself.

Prayer is the work of the ministry/kingdom

Seek the secret place rather than the opiate of the pulpit.

We need to gather fresh bread every day.

Sometimes going slower will get you there faster.

Go for leadership consensus, it has high value.

The outcome is better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick (it could be a lot worse. Perspective)

Don’t jump the chasm twice (be decisive in leadership and do it right the first time)

Keep big things big (the Word of God, prayer, mission, etc.) and little things little (the color of the carpet, projects) and ask God every day to show you which is which.

Sometimes you feel you’re busier than a one armed paper hanger.

When a Thai builder used the words, “Jiggery pokery” for something he didn’t understand, Carlin, and then the Thai missions team, adopted it.

Carlin’s opinion of small planes in turbulent weather, “Ricky, I’m not going on that vomit comet! Pay the extra $10, $15! We’re not going on that vomit comet again!”

Col. 4. Devote yourselves to prayer, be wise, make the most of every opportunity.

To Ronnie, music director at Willingdon: “Ronnie, take us to Jesus. Just take us to Jesus.” (Ron took that to mean “just shut up and sing.”)

Money is tangible gratitude.

Love the church.

Go with the going people.

When hiring staff, only “date” one person at a time.

Just keep putting one foot in front of the other (eg. The centipede)

When getting started on a project “just throw two planks across the river.” Get started.

Sometimes it is right to give a vital person in the group more than one vote.

God will speak loud enough for the willing heart to hear.

Never let anyone leave your office without praying for them.

Always take the long term view of ministry.


There are probably more Carlinisms you have heard. If you think of some, please send them on to the blog at CarlinAndMarcia@gmail.com , so they can be added. Marcia


Here are the ones from MB Mission. – J.P.

Prayer is the work of the kingdom

We are not smart enough to figure this out on our own

We need fresh bread each day

“Prayer is the work of ministry”

ITS AMAZING

Listen Folks ….

Sometimes by going slower, you get there faster”.

Ramp up your missions commitment

Let’s press ahead

Let’s keep our powder dry around these items

I have comfort with this

That’s better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick, folks

You have soldiered well

You can paint it with all the colors you want to paint it

That’s about as old as the hills

I’m a bit out of gas to motor on down the road with that

I don’t like jumping over the chasm twice

Full meal deal

Keep those eggs warm

I’ll punch into that bag and see if anything comes out for me

They will do the heavy lifting

He’s from a different cut of cloth

Can we have a certain amount of wiggle and jiggle with that?

I couldn’t get a lid on it

Thanks, guy

You are a gentleman and a scholar

“You’re knee deep in alligators”

“Busier than a one-armed paper hanger.”

“That year was quite the fruit basket upset.”

“I’m finding the edge of things here.”

“My computer is fried … fried up in bacon grease.”


LN



Another Carlinism:
"When considering the amount of the donation cheque, just ask your wife and the one that says the higher number, that's the amount you write."
Thanks so much Marcia.  This week I used one of his Carlinisms.  "I will choose not to be offended".  His sayings were such a blessing and I will keep re-reading them.
Theodore Janzen


In preaching and teaching, I think there is one rule that must be remembered.  It comes in the form of a statement learned from my first preaching professor, Dr. Carlin Weinhauer.  He repeatedly told our eager class of budding preachers: “Never traffic in unfelt truth.”
D. Kroeker

Friday, 2 May 2014

Carlin’s eulogy


Carlin Eugene Weinhauer was born October 31, 1939 to Frank and Thelma Weinhauer of Wellsville, New York. He graduated high school in 1957 at which time he attended a conference and gave his life to Christ, with the commitment to anywhere, at any time, at any cost. He attended Buffalo Bible Institute for one year, going on to Briercrest Bible Institute the fall of 1959 where he graduated from the pastor’s course, April 15, 1962. Carlin met Marcia Watne during one of the summers between college years where she was teaching in rural Montana under the American Sunday school union. She joined him to study at Briercrest. They married on August 11, 1962.

In the fall of that year, Carlin and Marcia travelled to South Carolina where he attended Columbia Bible College (now Columbia International University) where he received his bachelor of arts degree in Biblical education, June 1, 1964. While studying in South Carolina, Carlin and Marcia were asked to pastor Mt. Olivet Baptist church. He was ordained to pastoral ministry there on May 31, 1964. In August 1966 they were called back to Montana to pastor three rural American Sunday school union churches.

In February 1968 they moved to Chicago where Carlin began his studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and where Carlin and Marcia served as associate pastor couple at Bethel Community Evangelical Free Church. He received his master of arts degree in Christian Education, completed through summer studies, in June 14, 1974.

In august 1969 Carlin was invited to teach at Briercrest Bible Institute, where he continued to serve for fifteen years. During the early years at Briercrest, he completed a master of arts degree in pastoral theology at the Chicago graduate school of theology, August 21, 1971 doing summer studies. While studying at Trinity, one of his profs challenged him to have his PhD by the time he was 40. He received his PhD in Educational Administration from the university of Alberta in 1979, just months before his 40th birthday.

Carlin served at Briercrest Bible College for 15 years, teaching Bible and pastoral theology and serving in various administrative duties at the school. He also travelled extensively raising funds and students for the school, as well as doing pulpit and conference ministries across Canada.

In 1983 the family travelled to West Germany, Switzerland and Hungary for 2 ½ months ministry with Word of Life Mission. That was the first of many travels in ministry outside North America.

God moved Carlin and Marcia once again to congregational ministry upon invitation to serve on the pastoral team at Willingdon church in august 1984, where they served with joy for just over twenty years. During the years at Willingdon they visited a number of countries in Asia, Africa, eastern Europe on short term mission trips. The church planted a church among the Chechen people in 1997.

As a young person, Carlin spent time pouring over the pages of the national geographic magazine having, early on, a deep interest in geography and travel. God prepared and blessed his life with opportunities to minister far and wide in many countries, even to brief teaching opportunities in China.

Carlin has had a great love for the church and a deep desire to see young pastors preach through the Word. In December 2004 Carlin retired from pastoral ministry at Willingdon and was invited to join the lead team of MBmission, January 2005, serving in mobilization and media. Since then, Carlin has led teams of people to MB mission fields, primarily Thailand, along with Brazil, Burkino Faso, and India. He has served with joy, deeply loving God’s work far and wide.

Carlin is survived by the love of his life, Marcia, his wife of 51 years, and his daughters, Cheri (Howard and children, Jodie, Camden and Brenna), Lynda (Allan and children, AJ, Joey and Trevor) and Rebekah (Brian and children Alex and Stuart). He also leaves behind his sister Carolyn of Lincoln, Nebraska.