From the “Ivory Tower”

I would be willing to guess that many of you do not know where my office is at St. Andrew’s or that from this office I can see, via camera, what’s happening on Main Street.  I know who drives by, walks by, uses the mail box, and even wants to come into the church.  When we were just concerned with security, I could “buzz” you in when there was no receptionist at the Main Street Lobby desk.  Now, I can meet you at the door and receive or exchange items with you.

One of the interesting things since we have been in COVID-19 lock-down is that almost every person who passes the Main Street doors looks in as if to see if anything is going on inside.  Even dogs will look!  We who may be inside are hoping you are staying safe and enjoying your walks as you get some daily exercise.

The weeks before Holy Week and Easter were like a beehive around here.  The Holy Week booklet was put together, printed, and mailed.  Music was recorded.  The Good Friday Stations of the Cross was recorded.  Daily devotions (from Anne’s condo and Marc’s hotel room) and notifications were done, put together, and sent out.  Sunday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Easter services were put together. And even a few misty eyes were seen as we realized we would not be together for this holiest time of the year.  That day is hopefully coming soon!

So, should you be driving by or walking by, wave.  I just might see you from the ivory tower – the back half of the second story of the Youth House.  By the way, this Sunday, April 26, is Arbor Day – hug a couple of trees while you’re walking!

Bill Wilds