Trellis or Vine?

What is more important? The Trellis that holds the Vine or the Vine itself? The Vine is undoubtedly more important because it produces the fruit. The Trellis is only important in as much as it supports the healthy growth and development of the vine. In last Sunday’s gospel taken from Luke 20:9-19, our Savior warns the leaders of Israel, and warns us as well, that there will be a judgment when the vinedressers will need to give an account of there service to the Master. The service of the Master is to create Disciples. The health of the Vine is when the Disciples are healthy members of the Body of Christ. The Trellis consists of all the supporting services of the parish. What good is having a robust Sunday School program, if it does not produce Disciples?