Once more it has happened!
Our Minister ‘phoned,
He asked the questions.
“How are you?”
“How is Joyce?”
I told him that things were bad,
Joyce’s dementia was dreadful,
I was struggling.
But then he asked the question I was expecting!
“Can you help me with my Computer?”
I nearly told him where to stick his computer!
But no,
I gave him some advice.
I do wish for once he would ring
And just show concern for us,
But no,
He only wants me
To do something for him.
Does he not care for his people?
Is he so wrapped up in himself
That he cannot see the troubles
That are with others around him.
I thought Church Ministers cared!
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: When ever our Church Minister 'phones me he always wants me to do something for him, he never rings just to ask how we are. This happened again yesterday. I wrote this poem as soon as he hang up, I rewrote it this morning and removed all the expletives. The Firebird suited my mood.
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Most do? Yes or no, or dunno?! Some might just use 'pleasantries' then get on to 'What I really wanted to say was....' You fixed that computer?! (ooh).
Yes, that’s what he does.
Erm, I never had a situation where I was about to tell a Minister where to stick their computer. Some are 'dinosaurs' and don't even have e-mail.
I would have been tempted to ask 3 or 4 randon computer related questions and then said write this down... insert "where to go" expletive of choice.
But that's me
You're good man G
If it happens again please post the uncensored version at will that my be a little more cathartic
Thank you for your understanding Andrew, I have a note of the uncensored version.
This is sad indeed - but thankfully not all are like that. I have a sister-in-law who spends her whole devoted to the church and yet she is the most rude, uncaring cantankerous person I know.
Very true Michael, most Ministers are very good but we are seeing a man with poor ideas of relationships with the Church Members.
I'm not sure whether the correct word which comes to mind for these false concerns from others is patronising or condescending...however their interest is blatantly false in the circumstance.
Very upsetting when people who one feels should care appear not to care when oneself is at a low ebb. Thankfully you have wherewithall in your character to ride these glitches and come out the other side still positive. And of course us lot in MPS who are a more or less daily listening post for each other.
Thank you d a, yes I can get over this and the brief outlet of anger helps occasionally.
Yes it is so true that MPS members have a great understanding of each other’s concerns.
Thanks for caring & sharing Uncle Andy ~ This Poem upset me because this Man of the Cloth never asked himself W W J D ? "What would Jesus do ?" He was (selfishly ?) seeking your support without offering His ! I am an Elder in an Evangelical Church and I am on a rota to sit with MALE DEMENTIA SUFFERERS ~ So their wives can have a
"Night out with the Girls"
You took The Lords advice given in the Sermon on the Mount ~ AMEN
Blessings and Love in the SPIRIT
To YOU & JOYCE ~ Brian & Angela 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
We loved the STRAVINSKY ~ wrath difusing !
Our current Minister is a highly regarded religious scholar who struggles with dealing with people.
Thanks UNCLE ANDY ~ Perhaps I was being iconoclastic. We call our Leadership Pastors ~ because their prime concern is the Care of the Flock ~ PEOPLE ~ AMEN
The DEACONS are mainly administators and care for the Fabric (The Building) and the Management and Operation of all the Activities other than Pastoring & Preaching & Teaching & the Sacrements. I am currently a Deacon & (with Angela) a Youth Worker. None of Leaders are Salaried but we do pay a Youth / Schools Worker and A PT Cleaner ! Our Membership is about 80. Our Morning Congregation about 120 (including All ages) we do have a Youth Worship Group. The Evening congregation (mainly 30+) is about 50 led by a piano & an Electronic Organ and an older Singing Group (4 on a ROTA) We have coffee after the Morning Service for about 30 minutes and a cup of Tea & Biscuit BEFORE the Evening Service for anyone who wants one. We have a THURSDAY MORNING coffee & cakes (FREE) we get about 20 ~ 10 of whom also Play table Tennis ! We have a Saturday Coffee Morning once a month (30+ ) also FREE !
Yours BRIAN
Although Her family are Catholics Angela is a Member of our Church and Her Parents respect Her Decision and attended the Service when she came into Fellowship. I attend their Catholic Church with ANGELA for a variety of Services ~ Concerts ~ Fund Raisers etc.
Fire birds are cool..... long may they shine and burn...
They sure are.
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