Happy Easter

It's Easter! And if you haven't heard already - it won't be this early again for another two hundren and twenty years. Which means not in our lifetime. And while I've been a little grumpy about it coming so early - after today's service - I was reminded again that it doesn't matter where Easter falls on the calendar.

And then I went to church and heard some of the most amazing music, along with the most amazing story. You know the story - but for the boy, it was the first time he'd thought about the passage in John that tells what happened when the women venture to the cave. He hasn't said much, but I know he was thinking because he asked if anyone else could rise from the dead.

We have a new pastor - well, a pastor that is new to our church. She's been here since September, and it's been nice to listen to her as we all become aquainted with the way she guides the church.

Today we walked into the Sanctuary and it was filled with light and tulips, hyacinths, and lilies. There were also banners streaming from the cross and lifted 30 feet into the air with the help of a few wires. The purple, blue, orange, yellow, green, pink and white cloths streamed out from the cross and along the edges of the aisles - attached high on the columns. I later learned that a high school student was responsible for climbing the ladder and getting the banners up there. Our church has amazing stained glass windows and when the sun finally ventured out the sanctuary was filled with color. It may sound corny - but it was really beautiful.

The music in the church has always been great - partially due to our proximity to NYC, and partially due to the actors, actresses, musicians and artists that worship in the church. Drums, bells, brass, the choir, the organ, - somehow when you walk in you think it might be too much - but when you leave - it's almost always just right.

After our family's winter, it did feel right and good to give thanks.

Happy Easter.