Dear Friends,
In last week’s Topics article, Jon outlined what Trinity’s Celebration of New Ministry is all about: “to mark ways that ministry is new and renewed for the whole congregation when a priest is first called to a parish.”
In my role on Altar Guild, Jon told me about his and Michael’s gift to the congregation—custom new vestments. I was under strict orders to keep this secret and under wraps. But, unbeknownst to Jon, I contacted the fabric artist they commissioned. I asked if there was anything she might have added to the order to enhance her vision of the art that she would be creating. Indeed, she did have ideas! First of all, she wanted to complete an artistic element on Jon’s chasuble (robe) that she felt completed her design. Next, she thought it would enhance the chancel if we had a matching pulpit hanging.
These two items were secretly created by Colleen Hintz and placed with the other items that were sent to Jon. Both the chasuble enhancement and the pulpit hanging had notes attached that told Jon and Michael they were gifts from Your Trinity People.
Jon and Michael, all of us at Trinity look forward to celebrating our present and future ministry with you! Let’s blossom!
Blessings,
Kyle Grefe