Introduction

For some 1300 years Christians have come Sunday and weekdays to worship the Lord God and to celebrate major points of their lives in his presence. We recall dates, from Priests and Vicars, Eras long gone by and changes in our church life. We picture the past. We see the present. We look at for eternity. The Greek word Church (ekklesia) means as assembly of citizens (literally 'called out.') For Christians the word Church means citizens of earth called out to be citizens of heaven. These citizens of heavne while on earth need shelter from heat and cold so the protecting building where they meet is named after them - Church. This particular place is where varying stages of our Faith have their beginnings within the family of God In the Font (fountain) Baptisms take place. We wash away the power of evil and put on Christ himself. At the entrance to the Chancel - here at the steps we are Confirmed in Faith by the Bishop. At the same place men and women are joined in Christian marriage. Before the steps the coffin is placed in sure and certain hope of the life of the world to come. Here is the Prayer Desk where Penitence, Intercession and praise are led. The Ministry of the Word flanks this spot - The lectern from which the bible is read aloud and the Pulpit, from which God's word is explained. The Altar is at the east end of the building, for Christ is the day of Righteousness. Here is the Lord's Table where the Church celebrates Jesus' command to "do this in rememberance of me." Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again.