Pastor Paul: On a death; anticipating Holy Week
Dear Bethanians,
The first phone call I received this morning was from Myrna Johnson, informing me that her husband, Bud, had died overnight at Harrison Medical Center. This was not unexpected, as I had sent out a prayer concern yesterday about his end-of-life care. Still, it was a reminder that life, and death, in ways apart from, yet affected by, coronavirus, persists. May our prayers and acts of compassion persist as well.
I spent the bulk of yesterday at First/Poulsbo, filming worship services even into Holy Week, realizing that the governor’s wise counsel advises against any sort of “nonessential” activity starting last night. While this is an “ouch," being classified as non-essential, it is wise guidance. I am thankful to the staff at First/Poulsbo and of “Seekers” ministry for expediting this effort, and gracefully including Bethany in it. Next week we will be sending out a packet of materials, including bulletins and devotions for Holy Week that will be companions to the online worship experience. Life, including liturgical life, persists, bearing witness to God and the people of God at such a time as this.
Pastor Paul