New Here?My Church and Me - Maryana James
Maryana James | Sep 13, 2022
My Church and Me
by Maryana James
A century ago, this church had a Cradle Roll.
My name was placed upon it when I was four days old.
UNKNOWINGLY,
My Church and Me
When I went to Sunday School,
I learned I had a Savior
And I learned the Golden Rule.
When my faith was strong, I wanted to belong.
The baptistry this church had then was very big,
And I was very small.
I floated in the water, my feet not touching at all.
But
OFFICIALLY,
My Church and Me
When boys and girls in Youth Group
began to congregate,
What better place, than the church, to find a mate.
I did.
And
MATRIMONIALLY,
A Husband, My Church, and Me
After that, the babies came, one and two and three.
And then I had the children to bring to church with me.
MATERNALLY,
My Kids, My Church, and Me
Through the years
to various jobs we were recruited,
For many of which I felt unsuited.
But
ACTIVELY
My Family, My Church, and Me
And now I want to thank all of you
For your kindness and care and giving
As I keep on living.
Though there is much I cannot hear
And some things I can’t see.
But
AFTER ALL
I’m a hundred and two
and
THANKFULLY
It’s our church and you.
November 2021
