Cardinal Point
Cardinal Point
We’re all familiar with cardinal numbers, cardinal points on the compass, cardinal virtues, and Cardinals in the Roman Catholic Church. None of these have anything to do with either the bird or the color red.
Cardinal comes from the Latin word for hinge, like a door or a gate turns on.
This week’s Gospel describes a cardinal point (cardinalis punctum) in the ministry of Jesus. From Peter’s limited perspective, in one brief moment the whole thing takes a turn. And not for the better.
See you Sunday.
Steve+
News & Announcements
Work Day at 1309 Saturday—9AM to Noon (drop by if/when you can)
Our tasks for tomorrow will be cleaning the garage at the house, trash and debris removal, continuing grounds cleanup (weather permitting), some wall patching and paint-prepping, bathroom cleaning, window cleaning, and sundry odd jobs—something for just about everyone. Please bring:
gas-powered leaf blowers, pruning/lopping shears, a chain saw or two (again, weather permitting)
rakes, shovels, brooms, dustpans
work gloves
Lots of work that will be better together!
Serving Teams
With our anticipated move to 1309 on Sunday, March 24th, it’s time to start planning for what it will take to ensure everyone who worships with us feels welcome, comfortable, and secure. Obviously, a much bigger home than we’re accustomed to will require more teams and more folks serving on each team. What a great opportunity for us to work together to both proclaim and promote the Gospel! Training will be provided. Here are some of the teams we’re forming or expanding:
Children’s Formation—bolstering and expanding our existing ministry
Ushers—helping folks find seats, assisting the weekly offering, and directing “traffic” during communion (at least 2 per Sunday)
Greeters—ensuring everyone feels welcome, receives a bulletin, and is pointed in the right direction
Hospitality—preparing and cleaning up coffee service, planning and helping with social events
Altar Guild—preparing the Lord’s Table and platform for Sunday worship
Technical—sound, lighting, and streaming (not super-technical)
Readers and Prayer Leaders—read Scriptures and lead The Prayers of the People in our services
Lay Eucharistic Ministers—helping serve communion
Tuesday Team—cleaning windows, sweeping, vacuuming, emptying trash (very, very light janitorial, perfect for retirees)
Prayer Team—praying for communicants during the Sunday Eucharist
We will have more information on Sunday, but please consider where you might serve.
Important Upcoming Events
Saturday, February 24, 9AM-Noon—Workday at 1309
Sunday, March 24—1309 Grand Opening! (Palm Sunday)
Thursday, March 28, 7PM—Maundy Thursday Service
Friday, March 29, 7PM—Good Friday Service
Saturday, March 30, Noon—Holy Saturday Service
Sunday, March 31—Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 14–1309 Consecration with Bishop Julian
