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I went home and asked some fabulous craftsmen at Rochester Christ UMC if they could design sand tables for our two worship centers. They did.
After I was a week or so into ministry at Hennepin I learned about the ministry of the Recyclers. Every week the Recyclers meet to do things like make sure the sanctuary doors close and other important issues that arise in a ministry plant as complex as Hennepin's.
I told the Recyclers about the sand tables and wondered if such a thing - or two - could be created for Hennepin.
They agreed that it could be done.
Little did I understand the power of artistry and heart poured into this gift.
You can see by the pictures that the design is meant to be coherent with the beauty of our worship space. The pieces that will adorn the sides of the sand table are carved. By hand.
Each whorl and detail is love made visible.
As we enter into Holy Week we are invited to attend to the ways that love is made visible.
Jesus knelt at the feet of his friends. Jesus poured his life into teaching the power of beauty and the soul-kindle of shared life, hope, and compassion.
The light of the gospel shines. Those who magnify that light are powerfully in our midst.
Thanks be to God.
Pastor Elizabeth
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