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Artisans of the Crucifixion headlines Trinity’s Lenten Mid-Week Services

The mid-week services begin at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary
after delicious meals by our members. We have been
using the Holden Evening Service led by our talented

singers and musicians: Chris Quinn, Mary Ellen Sand-
quist, Mary Jane Koch, Larry Judd, and Karen Butler.

The “Sermon” is actually dramatic presentations por-
traying artisans of certain items used at Christ’s Pas-
sion. There are five poems that support the theme of

each presentation. The poems are being handed out,
along with a keepsake item on Sunday mornings, so the
congregation can get a glimpse of what the “artisans” will present during the Lenten dramas.
The poems are very good and perhaps can be used as part of your Lenten devotions. If anyone
missed getting a poem and keepsake, you may get one from Shannon. They really are very

thought-provoking and very well written.

Pr. Jeffrey R. Ingold, author of the Dramatic Program, introduced us first to the Tanner (March
13) who was responsible for crafting the whip with which our Lord Jesus was flogged. The sec-
ond artisan (March 20) we met was the basket weaver who helped the soldiers twist the crown

of thorns which was thrust down upon Jesus’ head. On March 27 the blacksmith, who forged
the nails by which Jesus Christ was fastened to the cross, shared his story. Then on April 3 we
will listen to the story of the carpenter who crafted that instrument of torture and death on
which Jesus hung - the cross. Finally on April 10, the stone mason will tell how he chiseled out
the tomb where Jesus’ body was laid.

Many thanks to: The Tanner, Scott Jones; Basket Weaver, Linda Gallagher; Blacksmith, Rich
Steinke; Carpenter, Jerry Rogala; Stone Mason, Brad Tunak. Totally appreciated these
“actors” saying “YES” when asked if they would take a
part of these readings. Also thanks to those who helped
gathered the props which offered a sense of authentici-
ty in each presentation. Special thanks to Shannon
Brown for the extra printing of the scripts and poems,

ordering the poems’ keepsakes, gathering props and for
being the “stage designer.”

Louise Owen, director

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