Preparations

Made it home from the D.C. area in relatively good order, albeit with a bug that presents itself with sore throat, occasional cough and gravelly voice. The bulletin for Sunday spells out a sung Matins and as the Lay Reader designated to lead the service (both Fr. Daniel and Deacon Ed are away) in my present voice this would be a disaster, but fortunately Kathy, our organist, will be able to come. In her wheelchair --she's still unable to play the organ-- but she's got a strong singing voice. And Ranjit is a natural when it comes to reading the lessons; his voice will provide a welcome relief from my croaking.

I am also looking forward to watching the Church School's drama, Were you there?, to be presented in lieu of a sermon. These dramatic presentations are one of the delights of our church; they're not only well done and imaginative, they sometimes tell parts of the stories we (or at least I) forget.