I had the privilege of sitting up on the chancel a couple of weeks ago when serving as the 8:00 am liturgist. Facing west, the seat on the lectern side affords a great view
of the church, congregation and the hundreds of window panels that light up with the shifting sun. I was thoroughly enjoying the organ music, choir singing and general feeling of worship, when I was suddenly struck with a real sense of being in a holy space. Looking at the west wall, I realized that the windows from the east wall were casting shadows and what looked to me like light bursts all along the sanctuary.For a few minutes, I found myself staring at these spots on the wall, feeling much like we had been given a rare opportunity to have the light and love of heaven shining into our church. While not exactly the case, it continues to be a comforting thought that every day at around 8:15 am (depending of course on the time of year, but for now, that is how it works out), dozens of heaven’s portals open up and bathe us in light. Cue the organ and the choir, add in some meaningful scripture, a stirring message, and the community of a congregation worshipping and taking communion together, and things are feeling good for the soul!
If you catch me staring at the west wall during worship at the first service, take a moment to look up – and in – to a few of heaven’s portals…you will enjoy the time with God![Jan Newton, Executive Administrator]
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