View from the bench

As I sit here in the sanctuary, looking out at your smiling faces (photographs mounted on sticks, in your usual seats) I am reminded daily of how blessed we all are to have a community of friends in faith. We are all finding new ways to communicate that friendship and caring towards each other, and suddenly we are reaching out beyond the walls of the church and connecting with friends and family all over the world. My parents in Pennsylvania now regularly worship with us on Sundays and sing with us at our Thursday night hymn sings.  I hope that you are enjoying these resources and the short videos that I have been making from inside the church. They are therapy for me, as well. Your comments and appreciation keep me feeling connected. As a church musician, I am accustomed to finishing a piece to silence, rather than applause and I look forward to feedback that sometimes comes long after the performance. Although isolation can be tough, I thank God for good health and the opportunity to dig deeper into the musical wellspring and reach out in new and exciting ways. I am continuing to plan for the time when we will feel safe to worship as a group again, but I am glad for this ability to keep in touch through technology.