Friday, March 15, 2024

Call the Ladies of the Church

Read: Luke 10:38-42

This was written many years ago by a much loved and dedicated member of College Grove Methodist, Marie Crunk:

If there's a need for missions anywhere,
If there's a reason for extra prayer,
Call the ladies of the church!

If there's a want for clothes to wear,
If there's a burden you need to share,
Call the ladies of the church!

If the Pastor needs a friend,
If there are Thanksgiving gifts to send,
Call the ladies of the church!

If there's a quilt awaiting quilting,
If the flower bed is wilting,
Call the ladies of the church!

If you want a potluck dinner,
If the carpet's getting thinner,
Call the ladies of the church!

If you want a job to do,
We are always needing you!
Call US – the ladies of the church!

I wonder if Mary and Martha were the first "ladies of the church?"

Luke 10:38-42 says that Martha works hard to welcome Jesus to her home. Her sister, Mary of Bethany, simply sits at His feet and listens. Both Mary and Martha serve, yet Mary understands the priority and necessity of choosing to abide with Christ. Martha wanted to feed Jesus and make Him comfortable. Mary wanted to honor Him and be attentive to what He had to say.

I think what they both did was important. The lesson to learn from the story of Mary and Martha is to seek God's presence and to listen well as He speaks to us.

Georgann Waddey, CGMC