I know, I probably should have posted that day, but it was so pretty that I wanted to spend as much time as possible outside. Too, I ended up going to Harbortown which I had been wanting to do anyway.
So, imagine yourself... Sunday... October 14, 2007, The Church of the Cross, Bluffton, South Carolina.
It was a pretty busy day; although it helped me get back into getting up early as school was resuming the next day (remember we had been in Intercession during the first two weeks of October; so this was a great way to conclude such a nice break). Our bishop, Bishop Salmon was making his annual visit; so our church was bustling.
We musicians were quite busy that morning as we sang and rang handbells at both services. It was rather amusing as we, bellringers, were hustling back to the back to process in as the 8:00 service was beginning. I had wanted a picture with Bishop Salmon and had brought my camera, but in the scheme of things decided to forgo it, however, he remembered and made sure that I got my picture. I was touched.
We also had a choir pic made as well. This was photographed between services. Here we are.
You may ask what is reaffimation? Actually, this term refers to the reaffirmation of baptismal vows. Question still unanswered? OK. By definition the reaffirmation of baptismal vows refers to a significant stage in the adult faith journey that is similiar to confirmation and reception. In the Episcopal church, if a person is joining, he/she may do so in one of three ways: (1) By baptism (2) By confirmation (3) By reception. If one is joining from another denomination such as the Catholic Church, Lutheran Church or the East Orthodox Church (Russian or Greek) he/she is received. Since I was baptized and confirmed many years ago (yes, I am old enough to be able to say many) I was reaffirmed. What happened was that Bishop Salmon placed his hands on my head and said the following: Sunny,may the Holy Spirit, who has begun a good work in you, direct and uphold you in the service of Christ and his kingdom. Amen. It was very moving, a moment I'll always remember.
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