March 9, 2008 Remembrance

Guardians of the Sacred Cup - Pew-holders for individual Communion glasses. The stately, hushed communion rites proceed: Old vows made new, remembrance kindled fresh; the broken bread, the tokening wine dispensed, Our Lord's Last Supper with His friends re-lived. With reverence each grave communicant, draining his portion from the sacred cup, entrusts the empty chalice to our keeping. For we are guardians of the sacred cup. Planned thro' the ardor of devoted friends, wrought by the cunning of devoted hands. O worshiper, give to our passive charge the sacred emptied chalice of the Lord, then, by the holy fresh communion blessed, go forth in Christ, full-hearted, unafraid! Donors: Deacon George A. Nevers and Mr. Emery Bush, Jr., both of whom supplies materials and fashioned the holders. Installation by Deacon Nevers and Elder Royal R. Ollivett. Dedication at communion service, March 4, 1951. Special appreciation to Mrs. Nevers for valuable aid in the work.