Stahlke Adoption

My Father's Hands, Part 3

My Dad served as a church council member for most of his life.  In this capacity, he was regularly assigned to assist the pastor by serving communion wine during worship services.  As my father moved from person to person at the communion rail, he undertook his task so reverently that his hands would slightly tremble as he offered the chalice to each worshiper.  The look on Dad's face during these times was one of humility at the immense privilege of helping to serve the sacrament.  I learned so much about faith from him by just watching.

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