And invited me through the Sacristy door;

Sacred vessels you placed in my hands

   And bid me cupboards and drawers to explore.

To care for linens you patiently taught,

   With loving hands to iron and fold.

Vestments and hangings you showed me, too,

   And helped me polish the silver and gold.

In awe I wondered would I ever learn

   Chasubles were worn, ciboriums held bread.

Your gentle encouragement kept me afloat.

   Thank you dear friend for I have been led

Into a deeper spirituality, endowed by you!

We all have that special someone who mentored us in the ways of ministry through altar guild service. They “endowed” us with their knowledge, nurtured us, and became a friend. Give a gift to the Endowment Fund in their name .