I went to church three times yesterday. I don’t remember if this is some sort of personal record. Probably not. There was probably some Christmas that fell on Sunday where I did two services in the morning and one (or more) at night.
My first service yesterday was at my handbell church. The bells did a good job. We played an arrangement of “Crown Him with Many Crowns”. There is a rhythmic section in the middle that would sometimes fall apart in practice. This time it didn’t.
My second service was at my church. I usually skip going to my church when the handbells play, but I had to go this time because I was the liturgist. Good thing I take notes during the sermon. And had some coffee. It was interesting to see two pastors preaching on the same readings.
My third service was at a retirement/nursing home. My pastor was conducting the afternoon service and had asked the choir to come along. We sang two pieces. One was an all-male piece that I sang the melody for. It was freaky high. Thankfully my voice didn’t crack.
Wow! That’s the chapel at the nursing home? That is amazingly nice. Our nursing homes just have services in the cafeteria or lounge.
I’m proud of you for staying awake. The concert we went to on Saturday was a two-parter and I kept falling asleep during the first, very gentle, peaceful, dimly-lighted part.
Since I can’t take notes to help me stay awake at concerts, I find that bringing a small needle and pushing it up underneath my finger nail works well.
Eww! Sounds a little morbid!
See, I just thought that this was his home church. It would be cool if every church gave you really comfortable chair with wheels on them!
….and was understanding when you nodded off.
That chapel looks quite a lot like the chapel at Good Shepherd in Blair where Grandma lives. I wonder if it’s a standard nursing home design…
It is very lovely.
Did the residents notice your camera flash and all turn around to look at you?