This photo was taken at our farewell service for Canon Iliffe Sheppard on October 26th, 2024, in the Parish of the Holy Spirit.
Hunter Drodge, nine years old, wanted to make a gift for the minister, and he said this was entirely his own idea. I let him create whatever he wished, and this is what he came up with—a wooden cross. He enjoys going to church with us and plays a very important role in our congregation.
Since he was about three and a half years old, Hunter has been putting out the candles. He also helps take up the collection sometimes, with his uncle George, and carries the cross in before the service, bringing it back out afterward. He is a very thoughtful boy who leaves a lasting impression on everyone he meets.
This was a very significant day for him, and he misses Reverend Sheppard very much. He is part of Saint Mary’s Church, Hodges Cove, in the Parish of the Holy Spirit.
