last evening was our home fellowship night
and we decided to do something
just a little different
there was coffee
(well, after all it is my house -
there must be coffee!)
but no desserts
the house was quiet
lights dimmed
candles lit
bread and wine were set out on the table
everyone was encouraged to ponder
not only the cross
but all the events that led up to the cross
hearts were expressed
sometimes a single word
sometimes a soft song
sometimes tears
sometimes deep silence
when ready
each one drew closer to the table
and shared the meal with Jesus
after everyone had taken
of the bread and the wine
we washed one another's feet
with words of blessing
and anointed Jesus anew
with the aroma of words of love
and gratitude
and submission
and obedience
and awe
and after several hours
everyone went back to their own homes
having decided to come back together
on Friday
and again on Saturday
when some of us will watch through the night
awaiting together the dawn of Easter Sunday
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