Guess who will be bringing the light of the world into the sanctuary this year . . .Jayden! That's right he will hold a 3foot long brass rod with a flame on the end and a brass bell on the other, hold the offering plates, serve as an example at children's moment and hold the wine glass for communion --- did you just clinch your teeth, bite your nails, tap your foot uncontrolably and break into a sweat? I did! Just kidding, I know he can do it - this kid is pretty good at holding back those impulses when he needs to! The only part I am a little concerned about is that he has to sit in a special seat, behind the pastor - facing the congregation during the sermon . . . (I don't know that I would trust KERRY to do THAT!).
Jayden had his acolyte dedication at the service this morning - he stood in front of the church and they announced him and the others and then he went through a training - learning what it means to be an acolyte and HOW to do it. He did great! But, don't think that he didn't provide a little comic relief during training! As they went through the motions and said ok - pretend the preacher is preaching - Jayden assummed a sprawled out position complete with a fake snore - and got quite a chuckle:)!
I am very proud of Jayden for serving the church and as he left the training he said, "I get to do some pretty cool stuff" and he is looking forward to his first scheduled acolyte duty.
LET IT SHINE. . . LET IT SHINE. . . LET IT SHINE
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