Ode to the Church Sweeper!

Following is a little jingle I put together to honor one of THE most important people in our church. The thing is...that person should be you! If it is, God bless you. If it's not, grab a broom or a vacuum soon and give us a hand. Don't leave it to the same people every week.


"THE FLOORSWEEPER" - by Tim Estes

Tis a job that many will scorn....that few people do....but none can do without;
It's sweeping the floor that I'm talking about.

With all that goes on 'round the church...like singing, preaching, and potlucks galore;
At the end of it all someone must sweep the floor.

We preach on heaven and hell with a sermon so stout.
Maybe its time the value of sweeping we must start to tout.

We give much applause to those 'neath the lights...who give a nice speech, or greet at the door;
But we should give recognition to the sweeper of the floor.

Frail ladies often get left with this job, after cooking and cleaning...its time we turn about;
And see some of the gentlemen sweep, whose arms are more stout.

There's crumbs and dirt and paper and soot, tootsies and bulletins left from before;
These are collected by some dear saint, who willingly sweeps the floor.

Next week we return ready to sing and to shout
Knowing the carpet will be clean, of that there's no doubt.

When the dinner is over, there's much rushing and more; whilst we grab for grab our coats and head for the door.
Why you're almost home,... and soon ...will snore,...while some tired, old soul will be left with the task, of sweeping and sweeping, and sweeping the floor.

We'll notice the roof, the paint or its lack; who fails to give us a pat on the back...and we will see the preacher's new car...that's for sure;
But who gives a hoot about who sweeps the floor?

Let me tell you who cares...we all do! God does, guests do, and the regulars too. Deacons and sinners and even kids can't ignore;
If that blessed someone...tho over-looked, under-paid,...decided they were too important... to sweep the church floor.



If ya mess it up clean it up!! These are words that we all should live by. Take your turn serving the church in the most menial of tasks. You and your church will be blessed for it.


Tim Estes