Bye Teaching Parish!!
Today was my last Sunday at my Teaching Parish. Because I have grown to love those members so much, saying good bye was very hard. I almost cried at many points during the day!
I assisted in worship today for the last time, something that I will dearly miss. During the sending hymn, I was wondering why the choir wasn't processing out like normal. It turns out that they had something special planned for me. Pastor took me to the altar where she presented a prayer shawl to me. I kept it wrapped around me as the choir sang a blessing for me. I took that time to look and smile at all of those faces that blessed me with their presence, love, and support throughout this school year. As I caught the eyes of the choir members, they gave me special smiles. I will always cherish those moments!! After the service, I had the opportunity to be an exit greeter and said my final good byes to most of the congregation.
During the Sunday School hour, I had lunch once more with many of the people that had taken me out to lunch over the year. What a special time to share with such great people! I also showed off my History of Christianity blanket and some of my other crafts. I loved sharing my gifts with this congregation.
What a wonderful day. I will miss Haven, but I also know that they will take another student under their wing next year. All of this is just the flow of life and seminary. At least I can still visit occasionally.
Now I still have 6-9 pages to write for a take-home final and packing to do before I leave this Saturday. Time to head to the library!
I assisted in worship today for the last time, something that I will dearly miss. During the sending hymn, I was wondering why the choir wasn't processing out like normal. It turns out that they had something special planned for me. Pastor took me to the altar where she presented a prayer shawl to me. I kept it wrapped around me as the choir sang a blessing for me. I took that time to look and smile at all of those faces that blessed me with their presence, love, and support throughout this school year. As I caught the eyes of the choir members, they gave me special smiles. I will always cherish those moments!! After the service, I had the opportunity to be an exit greeter and said my final good byes to most of the congregation.
During the Sunday School hour, I had lunch once more with many of the people that had taken me out to lunch over the year. What a special time to share with such great people! I also showed off my History of Christianity blanket and some of my other crafts. I loved sharing my gifts with this congregation.
What a wonderful day. I will miss Haven, but I also know that they will take another student under their wing next year. All of this is just the flow of life and seminary. At least I can still visit occasionally.
Now I still have 6-9 pages to write for a take-home final and packing to do before I leave this Saturday. Time to head to the library!