What a day to remember for the rest of my life...
Today was my last day at All Saints Episcopal Church. After I gave my final sermon and began walking from the pulpit to the altar, the congregation broke out in applause then all came to their feet. OMG, I felt an interesting mixture of love, embarrassment and a deep, genuine appreciation for this group of people. My brain said to me "Don't they know they are not to clap during this part of the service...there is time for that during the announcements". I was so overwhelmed. I looked at Paul, the priest, thinking he would be upset, but he too was clapping...I was so touched and humbled. I hope I can live up to my send off by this group.
Before I gave my sermon, a little boy serving as acolyte came up to me while I was standing in the pulpit waiting for my time to speak and told me he was about to vomit. My first thought was...ok, you can go and vomit for me too! I was so nervous.
Then the choir performed the Leonard Cohen Alleluia and they had rewritten the words in honor of me. I kept thinking I don't deserve this...you got it wrong...I should be telling you how much I appreciate you!
I love you All Saints...you will always be a part of this ordained deacon...love Lynn
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