October 20th we will dedicate the window depicting St. John in loving memory of Henning Haggblom. This window is closest to the choir loft and shows St. John writing. St. John was a prolific writer composing both the Gospel of John and the book of Revelation. John was one of the few “inner circle” disciples, with whom Jesus spent copious amounts of time teaching and demonstrating discipleship. Janet Haggblom has loving dedicated this window to her late husband Henning. This generous act of love is greatly appreciated.
Below St. John composing a work are two children with books. St. John was both a learner and a teacher, a perfect reflection of Henning’s life. Henning took in all that he could and shared it with others, teaching was his passion. Thank you Janet for seizing this moment to remind us all that we are both learners and teachers, like Henning and St. John.
I have invited everyone to come and watch the “parade of disciples” as the sun rises in the east beaming through our beautiful windows they are reflected on the western wall of the sanctuary. As the sun rises, the disciples move across the pews every morning. Sunday mornings are especially wonderful to be in the sanctuary early as the disciples in the windows are soon replaced by you, the disciples of today.
From the time of Jesus, through today, God’s words, deeds and actions have been noted AND shared. May the life of St. John, Henning and so many others, remind us that the work of Jesus is far from over. May the life giving wisdom that God has shared with you not only comfort and fill you, but also be transmitted to the world THROUGH you. May God bless us to our tasks as disciples here in Yorktown today! See you and all the other disciples on Sunday, Pastor Dave
