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A View From Beyond
Whom do we see? In this Sunday’s gospel lesson from Luke, we will hear the story of the rich man who fails to see Lazarus, a leper, sitting outside his gate. In death, the rich man discovers that he is in torment and that Lazarus is resting in the bosom of Abraham. A chasm is placed between them. The rich man wants Lazarus to comfort him and to warn his brothers who are still living of the dangers that lie ahead. Abraham gives him no pity, other than the assurance that they have Moses and the prophets to teach them to see.
On October 2, at 11:45 a.m., in the Gathering Area, St. Stephen’s will honor the ministry of Sylvia Swain as she retires from her ministry as our parish administrator. We are collecting a financial gift of a purse to which you may contribute here.
For over 10 years, Sylvia exercised a ministry of seeing. She saw what spaces we needed for programs. She saw the needs of the children at our school. She was aware of the requirements of the staff as we planned worship, cared for the grieving, celebrated with those who were getting married. Sylvia was the face of Jesus to the strangers who came to our door, and she saw the face of Christ in each person she greeted in person and on the phone.
Sylvia has been on medical leave for the last 8 months and now has made the decision to retire from active ministry at St. Stephen’s. We want to celebrate her for her ministry among us and to thank her for her service. She, like Moses and the prophets, has helped us to see.
Reverend Lisa Hunt, Rector
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