Who Set The Table
Temple Talk
April 25-26, 2026
Close your eyes for a moment and picture the last supper.
What do you see?
Most people picture Leonardo Da Vinci's famous painting of the last supper with Jesus standing at the center of a fully set table with the apostles on either side of him looking confused.
Or you may have pictured Jesus holding up the bread or chalice and passing it to the disciples.
Or maybe you pictured Jesus and the apostles eating their supper.
Did you ever stop to think about all of the people behind the scene who made the most important meal in the history of mankind happen?
The people who shopped, payed for and prepared the meal?
The people who arranged for and set up the room?
The people who washed and ironed the linens?
Did you ever wonder Who set the table? and Who did the dishes when they were done?
Without all those people that meal would not have happened.
Now look around here at our table where the most important meal of our week takes place and think about all the people that make that happen.
The alter guild who set and clear our table, wash the communion cups, wash and iron the linens, and change the paraments to correspond with the church season.
The communion assistants and lecturers who assist with the service.
The choir and musicians who provide beautiful music to enhance our worship experience.
The ushers who arrive early to greet people, guide them to their seat and ensure the flow for communion goes smoothly.
The property committee who ensure the church and property are maintained and ready for worship.
The finance committee who manages our financial resources, pays our bills and count the offering.
The evangelism committee who reach out into the community to bring people to church and welcomes new members.
The Sunday school teachers and members of Youth and Family ministry who help our children grow in their faith to become the future leaders of the church.
The Justice and Peace committee who advocate for marginalize people in our community and other parts of the world.
Social Ministry who put their faith into action by serving the needs of the community, especially the poor and vulnerable.
And, of course, Pastor Mary who leads us in worship.
There are so many people who make things happen here at Holy Trinity and out in the community.
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace.... 1 Peter 4:10
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