After everyone leaves the sanctuary on Fat Tuesday, and before anyone enters the sanctuary on Ash Wednesday, cover the cross and communion table with the daily newspaper. (You may want to get permission from the worship committee, though I can assure you that you will create more excitement if you tell no one ahead of time. On Ash Wednesday, leave the sanctuary open all day, and all night, if possible. Invite the people to come, to stay as long as they want, to sit in silence, and to write down their thoughts. Enco…