Why Is That Dead Tree in the Church?

Why Is That Dead Tree in the Church?
You can’t help but notice the “dead” tree covered in caterpillars which have appeared in the
Sanctuary. You may question – why is it here or what is it about?

Things are different in both the church and nature this time of year. There are some things “sleeping”
in our worship such as the use of Alleluias. Everything in our yards such as the grass and trees look
dead but they too are just “sleeping”. Some of God’s creatures such as caterpillars make cocoons.
Although we might think they are dead, they actually have rebirth as a butterfly.

This tree is actually here to help each of us to remember that while the weather often is cool and gray
and the grass is brown and the trees bare, there is the hope that Spring is coming! Bulbs are blooming
and the days are getting longer. Just as we have hope for Spring, Lent gives us a time to hope for
Easter and the promise that the resurrection brings. Just as the change of seasons brings surprises,
keep watching the tree thru the Lenten season – there are more surprises to come!
In past years this has been a project of the LCY and the Sunday School children but this year we
included all families of the congregation.