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posted by Richard Rife on February 20th, 2010 at 11:28 AM

Today, it was Janet's and my turn, along with a number of other ward members, to clean the chapel. In the time of President David O. McKay, every member was a missionary. Now, every member is a custodian.

Many hands make light work. And we had many hands, so it was no trouble, no trouble at all.

My job was to vacuum the chapel. It was a good job, something I could handle. Interestingly, (facing from the stand), the left and center sections were not that bad. But the right section was a mess. There were papers, and Cheerios, and candies, and crumbs everywhere. Some were "pick-up-able" with the vacuum; others required my kneeling on my hands and knees to pick up.

It wasn't hard for me to figure out why the right section was a mess. As I was vacuuming, and picking up, the messy section, my heart filled with love for the young parents who bring their little children to sacrament meeting (and the rest of the three-hour block) each Sunday. It's not an easy thing to do. It requires great patience. Sometimes it is so frustrating that it seems no one gets anything out of the meetings, children or parents.

And yet, the parents come back again, week after week, bringing their little ones. And they really do get something out of it. And they are blessed for their faithfulness and for their love and service to their little ones.

I don't know why all the parents of little children sit on the right side of our chapel, but I'm glad (even honored) that I had the chance to pick up after them this Saturday morning. I'm glad every member is a custodian.

last edited on February 20th, 2010 at 11:49 AM

Comments

Laura Hindmarsh says:

It's our Ward's month to clean the church too. In fact the Hindmarsh clan will be cleaning bathrooms and doing our share this Saturday.

March 10th, 2010 at 7:25 AM

Janet says:

It does feel good to take care of our chapel. I'm glad I could help.

February 21st, 2010 at 8:04 AM

Richard Parsons says:

Thanks for sharing a positive attitude about children in Church. The parents do need a special thanks for being diligent and devoted.

February 21st, 2010 at 7:33 AM

jenny says:

Great post, Dad!

February 21st, 2010 at 12:19 AM

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