Wednesday Night
B y A l ly ( H o l m e s ) R o s a r i o ’ 1 4 String lights illuminate the floor and music spills out of Gough Great
“The figure in the back represents the Holy Spirit, who remains faceless
Room as the doors swing open and students funnel into the sacred space.
because we can only wonder at the face of God,” Faith shares. “The
This is Wednesday Night Worship — a weekly gathering for collaborative
figure being held is meant to represent all of us — it remains faceless
worship among the Eastern community: kneeling in awe, praying in
for others to see themselves in the figure.” Faith believes that wondering
confidence, and singing with boldness.
about God and his character isn’t tied up in worrying about the unknown,
“I have never once entered Wednesday Night Worship and left without
but in embracing curiosity and resting in His peace.
feeling the presence of God,” expresses aspiring physical therapist and
This sculpture is especially important to Faith because she one day hopes
exercise science major Faith Lauffer ’22. “It has changed the entire way I
to work with children experiencing debilitating physical conditions. Faith
view my faith and connection to God.”
is passionate about seeing people supported and well-cared-for during
Crafted with intention, Faith’s sculpture entitled The Spirit of Wednesday Night Worship was inspired by the transformative work of the Holy Spirit and the overwhelming comfort experienced in God's presence.
difficult seasons — a beautiful parallel to how the Holy Spirit cares for and sustains us through the experience of God’s presence found within the community of believers.
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