Decorating pumpkins
Celebrating Special Days in the Church Year
October 31st, 2010 by Aubri
Not being raised in the Lutheran church, it took me a while to understand and come to appreciate many of the visual aspects of our church’s liturgy. The vestments our pastors wear, the paraments on our altars, the stained glass in our windows are just a few visual tools that point to greater teachings in Holy Scripture that are good to be reminded of each week. I knew that once I had a family of my own I would make a point of teaching my children what all these tools point to.
So on days like today, which is Reformation Sunday, a special celebration in our church, I do little things that give emphasis to what we are celebrating. Church life and home life should not be separate things.
Our church year has six seasons and for those seasons we see different color paraments, each with its own meaning. Since on Reformation Sunday our paraments are red, (the color of fire and blood, symbolizing the Holy Ghost, martyrdom, fervor, and love) we wore red clothing to church and set the table in a special way for our Sunday lunch, yes, a simple red table cloth is “a special way” around here!
Happy Reformation Day!
October 31st, 2010 by Aubri
Thy strong word did cleave the darkness; At Thy speaking it was done. For created light we thank Thee, While Thine ordered seasons run. Lo, on those who dwelt in darkness, Dark as night and deep as death, Broke the light of Thy salvation, Breathed Thine own life-breathing breath. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to Thee who light dost send! Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia without end!
From Thy Strong Word by Martin H. Franzmann
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Two Months Old
October 29th, 2010 by Aubri
Two month stats: 10 lb 7 oz and 22 3/4 inch tall
Secret weapons: squinty eyed grins, big mouth “laughs”, funny squeals and pouty lip
Weakness: gotta have that bottle every TWO hours!
