Monday, June 4, 2007
Horse Racing & Chaplaincy
 As Hollie mentioned, we sunk to a new low and went to the horse races last Friday. Actually, it was pretty fun (and much cooler than our house; thankfully our AC repairman got us up and running again this morning). I was surprised at how nice the Louisiana Downs facility is, with tons of indoor stadium seating and concessions (as well as the 150,000-sq-ft casino adjoining the racetrack with several restaurants and 1300 slot machines on the gaming floor).
 In looking for Louisiana Downs images, I ran across one on the Race Track Chaplaincy site, where there's an interesting story (scroll to the last article) on the Louisiana Downs chaplain and his ministry in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. I knew there were chaplains for NASCAR and other motor racing sports, but I didn't know there were horse racetrack chaplains. I guess it makes sense, though, if we're to disciple all nations, redeem all areas of society, and minister spiritual healing especially wherever ambulances are found.
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