With Her Hands

With her hands, she served
she ministered to those in need
sewing clothing for the poor
following the command of Christ
eyes opened to the least
out of her own widowhood
caring for others, out of her poverty
she was rich in gifts
shared with her community.

September 28, 2008
Matthew 25:31-40
Acts 9:36-43 and sermon,
“The Story of the First Christian”,
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson,
and told by Elaine Halvorson,
as Dorcas, in her own words,
Suncook United Methodist Church