Have you read the poem, “If You Want to Kill the Church?”



Never go to your church or meetings held there,

If you do go, be late, it’s no one’s affair.

If the weather is bad, either too hot or snowing,

Just stay home and rest, for there’ll be others going.

But should you attend, be sure and remember

To find fault with the work, each official and member.

Be sure to hold back on your offerings and tithes,

The bills will be paid by the rest of the guys.

And never take office if offered the post,

But eagerly criticize work of the host.

If not on a committee you’re placed, be sore!

If you find that you are, don’t attend any more.

When asked your opinion on this thing or that,

Have nothing to say, just turn ‘em down flat.

Then after the meeting, shine out like the sun

By telling the folks how it should have been done.

Don’t do any more than you possibly can,

Leave the work for some other woman or man.

And when you see faithful ones work themselves sick,

Then stand up and holler, “It’s run by a clique!”

The author is unknown but very profound. I hope you are not trying to kill your church.

During this advent season, please remember the reason we celebrate Christmas. If you don’t have plans for Christmas eve, join me for our annual Christmas Eve service at the Ritz Carlton Lodge at 9 p.m. You will be blessed.

Wishing you much love and much light.