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I led worship at Holden and Dale Lutheran Churches this week. It was a great experience, as always, and nice to be back there only three weeks after the last time. I had a chance to share worship with Pastor Rell Spickerman, who was on vacation when I was there in September. Everything went quite well, except one thing, and thankfully it didn't affect anyone but me.
So here we go...lest you think I am fully competent at life and worship, allow me to disabuse you of that notion.
Communion wine all the way from chest to hem, including on the cincture (rope belt). That takes talent, my friends. Not just any amateur klutz can do that; I am just that awesome. Naturally, it happened at the 9:00 service at Holden, so I had to do the entire 11:00 service at Dale looking ridiculous.
This alb (liturgical robe) was a gift from my parents and some dear friends who have supported me all along this journey. It took three tries and six months from the time I ordered it for it to arrive in the right size (quite the saga). So there's a lot of money, love, and tenacity invested in this garment, and I was in a bit of a panic that it was ruined forever after I've hardly broken it in.
But I employed a combination of tips from my altar guild-experienced mother (boiling water) and my supervising pastor (Oxi Clean). It required quite a time investment, but I prevailed over these stains! Behold, clean and white, and all is well!
Clearly this calls for an Arrested Development-style lesson, so here it is:
...And that's why we should always use white wine for communion. Even if it tastes like Angelica.
Sunday at Holden and Dale: The blood of Christ, shed ON me
Monday, October 18, 2010
Posted by Amanda at 3:19 PM
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I hear the word of the prophet "...though your alb is like scarlet, it shall be as white as snow."
Oh, Phillip, I knew you would come through for me on that one! I almost quoted it but didn't want to deprive you of the opportunity.
I think only you and Phil could A. spill that much wine on your albs and B. quote that.
The tip I was told by my PW is white wine takes red wine out. And if you ever needed to know, your salva will take out your own blood - you know in case you are bleeding in your alb....
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