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[vixmom]

Then I went home and changed for the Good Friday Tennebrae service

[vixmom]

for this service we have our 2 Pastors, an acolyte and 2 readers...all dressed entirely in. black, no vesting, no crosses .  The altar is bare as it was striped at the end of the Maudy Thursday service

[vixmom]

The only "decoration" is the black pall on the large cross hanging over the altar

[vixmom]

For the past several years, the Vixter and I have been the readers, I reading the prophesies in Isaiah and  she reading the New Testament passages of the fulfillment of those prophesies .  This year one of our deacons read Isaiah and I read"Vixters part"

[vixmom]

It is a very moving service, opening with full lights, plus 7 candles in the aisle and the large 'Christ candle" in front of the altar lit.

We start out with the string orchestra and then the bell choir

[TCB]

Yesterday the boss emailed ( he is on vacation) and told us we could close at 3

Because of the holiday?

Yep

People on the West Coast wouldn't understand that.. Good Friday is a non-holiday here.

[vixmom]

Then there's a prayer, a hymn and then 2 readings..old and new and then a candle is extinguished and the lights dimmed, a prayer, a hymn, 2 readings, etc until we are left in the dark with only the lit Christ candle...

[TCB]

Then there's a prayer, a hymn and then 2 readings..old and new and then a candle is extinguished and the lights dimmed, a prayer, a hymn, 2 readings, etc until we are left in the dark with only the lit Christ candle...

That sounds very powerful.

[vixmom]

After we read the passage of Christ's final words we all kneel in the dark and the Christ candle is taken out and we are in complete darkness and silence  and then there is a loud "bang" (actually the slamming if the back door in the sacristy ) representing the sealing if the tomb. Which  always  makes me jump

[vixmom]

And then while we kneel in the dark our choirmaster and one if the woman choir members ( who has a beautiful voice) sing "Were you there when you crucified my Lord" acapella , alternating verses

[George]

I hope you didn't watch the end of the play, because then you will know how the book ends.

Well, it is an "adaptation," so maybe this play version has a different ending than the book.

[George]

It could happen.

[George]

It was so slow yesterday that before three I had actually completed all my work and had , for possibly the first time in years, a completely clear desk

Miracle of miracles!!

[vixmom]

Finally the Christ candle is returned ,  final prayer said and then all exit in silence .. The tradition is not to speak until you leave the church grounds

[TCB]

It was so slow yesterday that before three I had actually completed all my work and had , for possibly the first time in years, a completely clear desk

A good time to retire.

[vixmom]

We usually have about 200 people for this service. I think that everyone of them came up to me  before the service to ask after the Vixter

[TCB]

We usually have about 200 people for this service. I think that everyone of them came up to me  before the service to ask after the Vixter

How many members do you have in your congregation?

[vixmom]

It was so slow yesterday that before three I had actually completed all my work and had , for possibly the first time in years, a completely clear desk

A good time to retire.

Well since this past week the schools were closed for Passover/Holy Week  a good number of our clients have been away.   Plus most law offices were closed.  I think I had 10 phone calls all day, I usually have that many before 9:30 am.

Next week is going to be busy

[TCB]

I need to go to sleep.

Good night, Vixmom.  Good night, George.

[vixmom]

We usually have about 200 people for this service. I think that everyone of them came up to me  before the service to ask after the Vixter

How many members do you have in your congregation?

I am not sure if the official total but between Saturday night service and the three Sunday services we usually have a total attendance of around 450. For Easter and Christmas that number usually doubles

[vixmom]

I need to go to sleep.

Good night, Vixmom.  Good night, George.

Sounds like a good idea.  Good night Tom, good night George

[vixmom]

I miss my girl

[George]

I need to go to sleep.

Good night, Vixmom.  Good night, George.

Sounds like a good idea.  Good night Tom, good night George

Good night, Vixmom and Tom.

[FJL]

53rd after BK!

[FJL]

Almost page 3 before 7 a.m. EST?  That's amazing,

[FJL]

Can we get to page 3 so early?

[FJL]

It's not likely

[FJL]

But anything is possible!

[FJL]

Easter Sunday will be 80 degrees here.

[FJL]

Then back to the 60's for most of next week.