July 16, 2025

Wednesday Word . . . Thank you

We have had a busy first few weeks of July.

First, we began our historical journey through the various BCP’s of the Episcopal church.  This meant putting together bulletins reflecting Holy Communion from 1798, 1892, and 1928.  It also meant moving the altar back against the reredos and modifying how the Altar Guild prepped for service.

Second, we had two memorial services only a few days apart.  On Saturday, July 12, we hosted the memorial and luncheon for Dawn Crain Moreland.  And on Tuesday, July 15, I officiated the graveside service for Debra Rubottom with a reception held back in the parish hall.

And on Sunday, July 13, we served breakfast following the 1892 worship service.

All of these events required the time and talents of a lot of people.  And while all of these people do these things as part of the life of Saint Luke’s, it’s important to thank them.

Thank you to JoAnn Pearson and her team for organizing and putting together the two funeral receptions almost back-to-back.  Pam McFadden, JoAnn Palmer, Marilyn Novotny, Mildred Johnson, Bettina Nimick, Marsha Parker, and Margo Mader (I hope I’m not missing anyone) all deserve thanks for their hard work and hospitality for these two events.

Thank you to Jim Wood and his Crew of Capable Cooks – Tom Berry, Joey Killian, and Perry Smith (and Monica Smith for the GF waffles and blueberry topping) – for cooking a great breakfast on the 13^th, and for cleaning up afterward.

Thank you to everyone on the Altar Guild who adapted to a different way of prepping the altar for these special services.  They all work behind the scenes to help make our Sunday worship what it is.

And thank you to Monica who worked so very hard to put together the bulletins for the month.  It was more complicated than anticipated, but she pulled it off.

In conclusion, don’t forget to thank all those people in your life who help in both obvious and not-so-obvious ways.  Because, really, none of us are as independent as we might think we are.

Blessings,