Illustrations

Sometimes, even in the best-conceived sermons, with the best illustrations, the most helpful thing may be our coughing during announcements and asking someone else to help.  Thank you, George and Elizabeth!

This week calls to me

From different parts,

To different parts.

To illustrate the parable

My priest named parts

Of what he had done

Last week.

I remember the sermon was well done,

As my priest*s week

Was Well Done,

Good and Faithful Servant.

I hear the illustration.

It rings in my ears.

For the life of me,

I can only remember the illustration.

I was planning church school

In my head.

I remember all the sermons I have preached

When people only remembered

The illustration:

The rope vine

The grapes.

Today I remember what an accomplished week

My priest had.

This week calls to me from different parts

To different parts.

It is very full.

I do not know how it will look

At the end.

But I do know my priest has weeks

Like mine

And, like me,

Needs help

To make it through the announcements.