The Members

by Linda B. Dallis

Jane went to church Sunday morning
She thought the service was great
She was five minutes early
Two people came in late.
Mary was dressed so neatly
Jennifer’s hair was a mess
David’s shirt needed pressing
Jane liked Juanita’s dress
Yes, Jane went to church Sunday morning
She wouldn’t miss it for anything
After all, it’s good for her business
Just think of the prestige it brings!
Sue went to church Sunday morning
The service spoke to her heart
The Holy Spirit was present
God’s blessings were there from the start
God’s grace was the theme of the message
His love and mercy so free
Sue’s heart kept repeating this sentence
“Lord, help me to be more like thee
Help me to serve you and witness
Help me to live day by day just for you
Let others see only Jesus
In all that I say and I do.”
Both members smiled at the pastor
And shook his hand at the door
Both spoke to regular members
But Sue did even more
She made the visitors welcome
She carefully remembered each name
Later that week she called them
And said she was glad that they came
She shared God’s plan of salvation
And as she knelt in prayer
She thanked God for His goodness
And allowing her His grace to share