Priestly Ponderings…
My prayer in this Eastertide is that the good work of God begun in us and nourished through our observance of Lent, through Holy Week, and the glorious celebration of the resurrection of our Lord at Easter, will continue to speak to our hearts and minds in new and refreshing ways.
As I write this column for The Spirit we are still in the midst of Holy Week and yet, I know in my heart that our Easter celebration will be looked upon as one of our most uplifting worship experiences at Holy Cross. I thank all who labored through this holy time and especially, those who offered their gifts of hospitality to all who entered our doors. The radical and gracious hospitality of the people of Holy Cross is one of our greatest gifts. It is a gift that continues to amaze me and warm my heart. Thank you.
Spring is a season of change. We see new growth all around us: budding trees and shrubs; flowers popping up in glorious splendor (maybe even a few weeds!); all of these things remind us that life is never static: God’s creative power continues to move forward.
This month of May presents a number of changes for us as well. We bid Nathan Trahan farewell on Easter followed by welcoming our new organist, Dennis Wujcik, on May 1st. Just as we celebrated the life and ministry of Polly Brown as she moves to Benton, we welcome several new members to Holy Cross who are moving their letters to our Parish this month. Even our garden is showing signs of change and, weather permitting, we will see much activity there as it is expanded and recreated into a place of respite and prayer. (See the separate article about the garden in this issue.) Your Vestry continues to pray and discern ways in which we might, as a congregation, better live into our mission to serve Christ in this community. Change is around us: life is never static.
May our gracious God continue to create in us clean hearts, open minds, and willing hands and feet to journey where the Spirit leads us in this glorious Eastertide and beyond. Thank you for being a part of this family.
Yours in service to the Gospel,
Allan +
My prayer in this Eastertide is that the good work of God begun in us and nourished through our observance of Lent, through Holy Week, and the glorious celebration of the resurrection of our Lord at Easter, will continue to speak to our hearts and minds in new and refreshing ways.
As I write this column for The Spirit we are still in the midst of Holy Week and yet, I know in my heart that our Easter celebration will be looked upon as one of our most uplifting worship experiences at Holy Cross. I thank all who labored through this holy time and especially, those who offered their gifts of hospitality to all who entered our doors. The radical and gracious hospitality of the people of Holy Cross is one of our greatest gifts. It is a gift that continues to amaze me and warm my heart. Thank you.
Spring is a season of change. We see new growth all around us: budding trees and shrubs; flowers popping up in glorious splendor (maybe even a few weeds!); all of these things remind us that life is never static: God’s creative power continues to move forward.
This month of May presents a number of changes for us as well. We bid Nathan Trahan farewell on Easter followed by welcoming our new organist, Dennis Wujcik, on May 1st. Just as we celebrated the life and ministry of Polly Brown as she moves to Benton, we welcome several new members to Holy Cross who are moving their letters to our Parish this month. Even our garden is showing signs of change and, weather permitting, we will see much activity there as it is expanded and recreated into a place of respite and prayer. (See the separate article about the garden in this issue.) Your Vestry continues to pray and discern ways in which we might, as a congregation, better live into our mission to serve Christ in this community. Change is around us: life is never static.
May our gracious God continue to create in us clean hearts, open minds, and willing hands and feet to journey where the Spirit leads us in this glorious Eastertide and beyond. Thank you for being a part of this family.
Yours in service to the Gospel,
Allan +
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