This afternoon,I'm cleaning out my drawers. I'm getting Watchtower and Awakes ready for the recycle bin,feels good. I also saved Kingdom Ministrys from late 80's through 90's,yeah,go figure. I found outlines to talks and generic letters from the Society from my pioneer days.
Well,I also found some poetry,well,Witness poetry. But,this poem is on topic of service time wasters,enjoy,lol.
"In Service"
I have some friends that like to go
Door to door in rain or snow
Hot or cold they don't mind
They're serving JAH and counting time
Usually bright,sharp and quick
To keep this up they have a trick
When emotions drain and feet get cold
They head for a place where coffee's sold
This brew has amazing powers
That would astonish Jesus at his Greatest hours
So when it becomes hard to think
We search out the place that has this drink
One in particular we like to go
Also sells small cakes of dough
This fills our stomach and warms our heart
Keeps us in our teaching art
Tired or cold we never miss
Surely Jehovah allows for this
Though not divine or scripturally supported
This break is necessary as reported
Middle morning or afternoon
Sometimes both, but never too soon
Jehovah we know lives are at stake
But please allow for this coffee break
You'd think from this story coffee's first
Actually the situation could be worse
We could quit when we're tired
Or leave the service when not inspired
But when we weaken and have to stop
We head straight for that coffee shop
I ofen wonder if the apostle Paul
Had a Dunkin' Donut near his Kingdom Hall!!!
Oh,well,I can't take credit for this poetic gem,but I know I received it at Pioneer School. I learned so much there!