Dear family and friends,
Easter Vigil service is my favorite worship service of the year. We start outside in the near darkness and carry our candles (the Light of Christ) into the dark, tomb-like church. The bible readings begin with creation and end with the glory of resurrection. Interspersed is a wonderful variety of music led by a quartet of singers (including Brant, of course), with bell choir, wind instruments, piano organ, and percussion instruments for the congregation.
Grayson was quite engaged throughout the service this evening. He watched intently as another Boy Scout handled the responsibility of building the miniature bonfire outside the church doors to begin the service. This was one of Grayson's responsibilities for many years. He listened keenly as the 8 or 9 bible readings were superbly shared, bringing the words to life. For several years, Grayson was one of the selected readers at this service where he shared his booming voice and sensitive reading.
Tonight, he was able to join in singing a few phrases of familiar songs and hymns and enjoyed playing a drum at the appropriate times during one particularly lively reading of the "fiery furnace".
Toward the end of hour two he started to get a bit fidgety, eager to be out of his seat. But by the end of the service, the church is filled with light and music and the tomb is no more. The joy carries us all out the door.
May all of your lives be touched by the promise and joy of Easter.
Peace,
Regina
Amen. Happy Easter!
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