8 • Piedmont Shopper© • JANUARY 28th - FEBRUARY 3rd, 2016
Obituaries
“For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.” - Romans 14:8
Myrna Robertson Gibson
Myrna Robertson Gibson, 87, of 914 Huntington Trail, Cascade, VA died on Friday, January 22, 2016 at the Hospice of Rockingham County, after being in declining health for the past year. Mrs. Gibson was born on February 2, 1928 in Pittsylvania County, VA, daughter of the late James Kyle Robertson and the late Ruth Thornton Robertson. She spent all of her life in the Pittsylvania County area where she was a home maker. She was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and also in the group, The Harmony Grits. Mrs. Gibson was known for her love of flowers and she enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Gibson married Irvin Williams Gibson, Sr., who died on April 2, 2004. Survivors include, children, Irvin Williams Gibson, Jr. of Gainesville, GA, Susan Gibson Kepley and husband Charles of Gretna, VA, Ruthie Gibson Reynolds and husband, Don of Callands, VA, Deborah Gibson Heath and husband Montie of Chatham, VA, Myrna Gibson Cannon and husband Ronald of Brown Summit, NC; Ronald Gibson and wife Sherry of Cascade, VA, Timothy Paul Gibson of Cascade, VA, Kenny Wayne Gibson and wife, Kelly of Danville, VA and Mark Anthony Gibson and wife, Sue of Danville, VA; siblings, Pat, Marion Crabb and Oliver Robertson; twenty six grandchildren and thirty six great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by three siblings, Rene Hunt, Reba Hunt and Ted Hunt. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel with the Reverend Robert Hardy, IV, the Reverend Donald Reynolds, and Mr. Ronnie Cannon officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Gibson Family Cemetery in Cascade, VA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m at the funeral home and at other times will be at the residence, 914 Huntington Trail, Cascade, VA 24069. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Gibson family.
Harvey E. Coleman
Harvey E. Coleman went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 23, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. The son of the late Herbert and Odelle Coleman, his mother remarked many times, that as a child, Harvey liked “anything that had wheels on it” It was only fitting that he spent most of his career buying and selling “anything with wheels” He owned and operated Yamaha Cycle Center, Coleman AutoWorld and Coleman RV. He and his wife, the former Phyllis Marie Walker, enjoyed many wonderful trips riding motorcycles, camping and traveling the US. Mr. Coleman was a member of Vandola Baptist Church, He proudly served
his country in the US Navy and was a member of The Redmen Poquoson Tribe 124 and the American Legion Dan River Post 1097. Those left to cherish his memory in addition to his wife, their daughter, Amy Coleman Arthurs, and four grandchildren, Paige, Bailey, Freddie and Lilli Marie Arthurs, his brother, Dennis Coleman and his wife, Carol, their daughters, Angie, Kim and Sherry Coleman. He also leaves his motherin-law Helen H. Walker, a brother -in-law, William Walker and his wife Tammy and sons Brady and Colton and a sister-in-law- Francine Walker and Ronnie Smith, her daughters Jody Broyles and Ashley Jenkins and their families. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Vandola Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Scott Bortz officiating. A private burial will follow the service in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the Wrenn Yeatts Westover Chapel on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 from 6 to 7:30pm and at other times at the residence, 2281 Moorefield Bridge Road, Danville. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Vandola Baptist Church or the charity of your choice. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Coleman family.
Dorothy Frances Haley Swanson
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Frances Haley Swanson, 95 of Swansonville, Virginia died in South Boston, Virginia on January 23, 2016 after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 15, 1920 in Pittsylvania County to the late James Thomas Haley and Eva Holland Haley. The oldest of twelve children, Dorothy was unwavering in her love and devotion to her siblings. She was preceded in death by her brothers Nelson, Udell, Boyd, James, Leonard, and Audrey Haley and by her sisters Pauline Swartz, Angele Baker, Mildred Haley and Melissa Wood. She is survived by her brother Raymond Haley and her sister-in-law Ila Haley and brother-in-law Melvin Wood. Dorothy attended Madison College and was a long time elementary school teacher at Whitmell School. She kept up with her first grade students long after they had children of their own. She married the late Thomas Amick Swanson during World War II and was devoted to him until his death in 1985. She is also predeceased by two children James C. (Jimmy) Swanson and an infant son Frank Thomas Swanson. She is survived by children Ray Swanson (Debbie) of Greensboro, North Carolina; Charles Swanson (Julia) of Richmond, Virginia; Anne Puryear (Mickey) of South Boston, Virginia; Sue Robertson of Richmond, Virginia; Johnny Swanson of Burlington, North Carolina; and daughter-in-law Nancy Swanson of Danville, Virginia. Her grandsons Paul, Ryan, Michael, and Cameron Swanson and Tom and Michael Puryear and granddaughters Blair Swanson and Mary Yeaman were the delights of her life. As were her three great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She had a wide range of interests: travel, local politics, flowers, quilting, gardening, animals, and disabled children. Dorothy could
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be counted on to know the name of every flower or flowering bush. The family wishes to thank Sentara Woodview in South Boston for their gracious loving care of their mother and grandmother. A funeral service will be held at Swansonville United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 30th at 11:00 AM with the Reverend Linwood Cook officiating. Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery. The family requests that any donations be made to Swansonville United Methodist Church, 16492 Franklin Turnpike, Dry Fork, Virginia 24549. Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Swanson family.
who predeceased him on December 17, 2014. He is survived by his two children, Lucia Johnson (Tom) of Matthews, N. C. and Dan Waters (Tammy) of Danville; five grandchildren, T Johnson, Marie Blanton (Tyler), Christopher Waters, Drew Johnson and Kathryn Waters; a brother, Cyril Waters and several nieces and nephews. Following graduation from Roanoke Rapids High School, he served in the United States Army from 1953-1955 and was stationed in Germany for part of that time as a member of the Military Police. He then graduated from the University of North CarolinaChapel Hill. Right out of college, he was hired by Dan River Mills, Inc. as an Industrial Engineer where he worked for 28 years. He was an active member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church with the Reverend Barry Foster officiating. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall after the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, 107 West Main Street, Danville, VA 24541 or Rainbow Express Ministries, 3131 Old Barn Road, Charlotte, NC 28270.
Jackson Lewis Fowlkes, Jr.
Jackson Lewis Fowlkes Jr passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, with his loving family by his side. Lewis “Louie” was owner and operator of Coachman Cleaners for many years until his son Jackson Fowlkes took over. Lewis was the son of Jackson L. Fowlkes (deceased November 26, 1966) and Ruth D Callahan (deceased February 11, 2015). Survived by his wife, Nanette Fowlkes; sons, Jackson Fowlkes and wife Heather, Seth Fowlkes and wife Erin; and daughter Hailey Fowlkes; and three precious grandchildren, Brayden, Mia, and Cole all of Danville; three sisters, Vicky Collie, Jerry Bennett both of Danville, and Beth Ressler of Naples, FL who loved him so very much. Always smiling and never without a story to tell, Lewis was quite the gregarious guy who never met a stranger. The family would like to thank the nurses, staff, and doctors of Danville Regional Medical Center who took wonderful care of him in his last days on Earth. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 25, 2015, at Townes Memorial Chapel at 2 p.m. with Pastor Scott Randlett officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service from 1 to 2 p.m.
Ronnie Mason Waters
Ronnie Mason Waters, age 83, of Danville, Va., passed away on January 22, 2016 at Royal Park Nursing Home in Matthews, N. C. after several years of declining health. Born on November 18, 1932, in Roanoke Rapids, N. C., he was the youngest son of the late Clyde and Olive Waters. He was also predeceased by a brother, Earl Waters. On August 4, 1958, he married Lucia Marie Ready,
Joyce Herndon
Joyce Herndon, of 1032 L o c k ett Drive, passed away peacefully in her home on January 24, 2016. She was born in Danville, Virginia on September 22, 1945, the daughter of the late Truslow and Alvie Hundley Haley. Along with her husband, Franklin D. Herndon, she was predeceased by three brothers. Mrs. Herndon is survived by three daughters: Tamara Stewart, Fia Rae Tanksley, and Susan Stewart, all of Danville. She is also survived by two sons and predeceased by one daughter, all of Washington State; five grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; two brothers; and four sisters. She was of the Baptist faith. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Danville Memorial Gardens with the Reverend David L. Hatcher officiating. The family will be at the residence, 1032 Lockett Drive.
Louise Y. Motley
Louise Y. Motley, of 1060 H u t s o n Road, Dry Fork, Va., passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 at Danville Regional Medical Center. She was born December 24, 1934 in Pittsylvania County, Va. to the late Irene Williams Yarbrough and the late Plais Yarbrough. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Motley. Mrs. Motley worked as a beautician and as a bus driver for Pittsylvania Co. Schools. She was a member of Silver Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Motley is survived by her daughters, Jacqueline Washington and husband, Ronald of Crozet, VA, and Evangeline Motley-Johnson and husband, Gregory of Nashville, TN.; her sisters, Annie Y. Clark of N. Chesterfield, VA, Irene Y. Martin of Axton, VA, and Mildred Y. Clements and husband, William of N. Chesterfield, VA and her grandsons: Ronald, Christopher and Marcus Washington, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 25, 2016 at Norris Funeral Services, Mt. Hermon Chapel, with Rev. Thomas Williamson officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville is serving the Motley family.
Harold Louis Green
Harold Louis Green, age 78 of 183 McKinney Rd., Pelham, NC passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Riverside Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Danville, VA. He was born December 16, 1937 in Pittsylvania County to the late Melvin Neal Green and the late Ruth Haley Green. Mr. Green was married to the late Marie Green. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Army. Harold retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after 36 years of service. Mr. Green is survived by a daughter, Wendy G. Pryor and husband Steve of Pelham, NC. In addition to his parents and wife he was predeceased by a sister and eight brothers. A memorial graveside service with military honors will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Danville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Danville, VA with the Rev. Clayton Murphy officiating. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave. Danville is serving the Green family.
“Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
Seth Earl “Lumpy” Perry, Sr.
Seth Earl “Lumpy” Perry, Sr., 78, of 2100 Medley Road, Alton, Va. passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 4, 1937 in Suffolk, Va. to the late Garland Jones Perry and the late Samuel Norfleet Perry, Sr. Mr. Perry is survived by his loving wife Linda Rountree Perry. He proudly served his country in the US Army with the 101st Airborne. Mr. Perry was an avid hunter and fisherman. He owned and operated Perry Bait Distributors, Inc.; wholesale bait business has been his lifelong occupation. In addition to his wife, Mr. Perry is survived by his daughters, Cindy Perry and husband, Loch Weems of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., Donna Goad and husband, Mel of Danville, Va., and Betsy Simpson and husband, Dennis of Providence, N.C.; his son, Seth Earl Perry, Jr. of Alton; his sisters, Jenny Perry Smith of Suffolk, Va., and Suzy Perry Chandler of Richmond, Va.; his brother, Samuel Norfleet Perry, Jr. of Windsor, Va.; his grandchildren, Tyler Victoria Goad, Kenzie Rae Goad, and Allison Hudson; his step grandchildren, Becky Simpson, Michelle Simpson, Mason Weems, and Christopher Stewart; and his step great-grandchildren, Gabby Lodge, Kenzie Willard, and Mason Weems, Jr. In addition to his parents, Mr. Perry was predeceased by his devoted aunt, Mary Wagner Jones. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, January 25, 2016 at Norris Funeral Services, Mt. Hermon Chapel, with Rev. Stephen White officiating. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, PO BOX 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville is serving the Perry family.
Harold Edward Arnold
Harold Edward Arnold, 81, of 147 Benefield Ave. Danville, Va. died Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Kindred Hospital, Greensboro, N.C. He was born January 28, 1934 to the late Margaret Mumpower Arnold and the late Orbin Leslie Arnold. He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Crumpton Arnold. Mr. Arnold proudly served his country in the US Marines Corps. He worked in Dan River Mills for 30 years; he also owned and operated Little Chef Restaurant for 21 years. In addition to his wife, Mr. Arnold is survived by his sisters, Annie E. Jeffreys of Decatur, Ala. and Roxie Farthing of Danville; his brothers, William Arnold and wife, Peggy, and Henry “Joey” Arnold and special friend, Linda, all of Danville; as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Norris Funeral Services, Mt. Hermon Chapel, with Rev. Freddy Vicks officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening,
January 26, 2016 at the funeral home from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and at other times at the home of Larry and Linda Crumpton, 215 Vicar Place, Danville. The family respectfully suggests memorial donations be made to God’s Pit Crew, 2499 N Main St, Danville, VA 24540. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville is serving the Arnold family.
Charles Edward Bowman
Charles Edward Bowman, 81 of 885 Luna Lake Road, Danville Virginia passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Danville Regional Medical Center. He was born December 22, 1934 in Abingdon, Va. to the late Blanche Bowman. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Frances Wilmoth Bowman, of the residence. Mr. Bowman previously worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. as a Breaker Applier Operator. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved gardening. He was one of the founding members of Faith Memorial Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, Mr. Bowman is survived by his daughter, Gwen Thompson and husband, JC of Danville and two sons, Charles E. Bowman, Jr. and wife Lou of Ringgold, Va. and Randall E. Bowman and wife, Pam of Danville. He is also survived by a sister, Juanita Shelton, four grandchildren, Joey, Laura, Chaz and Tyler and five great-grandchildren, Carter, Madison, Will, Luke and Kate. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Faith Memorial Baptist Church, Danville, with Rev. Daniel Lackey officiating. Interment will follow at Danville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12 - 1:30 p.m. at Faith Memorial Baptist Church prior to the funeral and at other times at the home of his daughter, Gwen Thompson of 895 Luna Lake Road, Danville. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to Faith Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund, 7450 Martinsville Highway, Danville, Va. 24541. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 5811 Church Ave. Danville is serving the Bowman family.
Shirley Durham
Shirley Durham, 80, of 220 Sandy River Rd., Axton, Va. passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at Blue Ridge Rehab Center, Martinsville, Va. She was born May 3, 1935 in Danville, Va. to the late Ethel and Walter Parnell. She is survived by her husband, Charles Durham, of the residence. Mrs. Durham worked as a seamstress for many years at Sara Lee. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Durham is survived by a daughter Judy Sauer and husband, Robert, two sons Charles Durham and wife Kathy and Steven Durham and wife Debra. She is also survived by two sisters, Roberta Kieser and Susie Holley, as well as eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by a son. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the residence. No formal visitation is scheduled. Norris Funeral Services,
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Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave. Danville is serving the Durham family.
Donald Bruce Tyson, III
Donald Bruce Tyson, III, 64 of 117 Beech Ave., Danville, VA, died, Sunday, January 17, 2016 at his residence. Born November 30, 1951 in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Donald Tyson and Aurelie Quinn Tyson, who survives. He was married to DeAnna Cofflin Tyson, who survives. In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include three daughters, Lindsey Tyson Lutner (Tom), Samanthia Tyson Talley (Malcolm) and Kristen Tyson (Anthony Shearin ); one brother, Kenneth Tyson; eight grandchildren, Evan and Aiden Lutner, James, Reagyn and Tyson Talley, Aaliyah, Kaiden and Adalynn Shearin and a host of other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Tyson family.
Melvin Vancellus Carter
Melvin Vancellus Carter, 66 of 161 New Ingram Road, Apt. C, Danville, Virginia died Sunday, January 17, 2016 at the Danville Regional Medical Center. Born February 2, 1949, in Pittsylvania County, VA he was the son of the late Albert Carter and the late Thelma Dixon Carter. The family will receive friends at the residence his daughter, Vanessa Carter, 456 Thunderbird Circle, Danville, VA. Survivors include six daughters, Lori Hairston of Ridgeway, VA, Vickie Gravely of Axton, VA, Tammie Carter and Vanessa Carter, both of Danville, VA, Anita Niblett of Bassett, VA and Tina McCain of Martinsville, VA; one sister, Shirley Tarpley of Miami, FL; two brothers, James Waller of Axton, VA and Marvin Carter; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one brother, Wayne Carter. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 1:00PM from the Chapel of Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home with Rev. Reginald Carter officiating. Interment will follow in the Dixon Family Cemetery. Family visitation will be held thirty minutes prior to service. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Carter family.
Mary Ethel Wilson Davis
Mary Ethel Wilson Davis, 70, of 1004 Whispering Pine Road, Axton, VA, died, Thursday, January 21, 2016 at her residence. Born March 14, 1945 in Pittsylvania County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Ruby Carter Wilson. She was married to Vernon Davis, who survives. In addition to her husband of the residence, survivors include four daughters, Cheryl Lynn Davis of Fayetteville, NC, Marcella Davis-Brown of Eden, NC, Jeanette Davis-Crowder (Stacey) of Durham, NC and Toni Glass (Stacy) of Greensboro, NC; two sisters, Betty Jean Carter of Axton, VA and Dorothy Carter of Danville, VA and
a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two children, Bonita Davis and Phillip Davis. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 1 PM from New Design Baptist Church with Pastor Tony Dillard officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Davis family.
Thelma Juanita Plunkett
Thelma Juanita Plunkett, 80, of 600 Main St. Apt. 504, Danville, VA, died, Thursday, January 21, 2016 at her residence. Born May 14, 1935 in Pittsylvania County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Margaret Glass Terry. She was the last survivor of her generation. Survivors include one daughter, Edna Plunkett of Danville, VA and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by one daughter, Eva Bailey Boone; one brother, Leo Glass, Sr. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 1 PM from Vance Street Missionary Baptist Church with Min. Gail Saunders officiating. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Plunkett family.
ing. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Coleman family.
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Jerry Lynn Cook
Jerry Lynn Cook, 54, of 501 Oxford Place, passed away on January 18, 2016 at Danville Regional Medical Center. He had battled cancer since 2012. Prior to his death, Jerry had been a foreman at Dimon Tobacco Company. He was of the Baptist faith. He was born the son of Anna Dalton Cook and the late James Cook. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Susan Willis Testerman Cook; brothers, Randy Cook (Vickie) and Steve Cook (Donna); nieces, Kelly Smith, Crystal Meadows; and nephew, Jamie Cook. Also, he is survived by his beloved cat, Fattygirl. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Barker Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Danville Cancer Society, 223 Riverview Drive, Suite J, Danville, VA 24541. Barker Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Cook family.
James Louis Coleman, Jr.
James Louis Coleman, Jr., 51, of 2711 Sand Road NE, Roanoke, VA, died, Sunday, January 24, 2016 at his residence. Born April 11, 1964 in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late James Lewis Coleman, Sr. and the late Mary Elizabeth Robinson Coleman. Survivors include one daughter, Antiqua Henderson of Danville, VA; two granddaughters, Kemstrie and Khori Henderson; three sisters, Barbara Harrison of Roanoke, VA, Karen Coleman and Alice Murphy, both of Danville, VA; three brothers, Earnest Coleman and Brett Coleman, both of Danville, VA and Junior Glass of Roanoke, VA and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at 624 Holbrook Avenue Apt. 1, Danville, VA. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 1 PM from the Chapel of Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home with Rev. Willie Giggetts officiat-
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“Monday At Church” One eye blinks open and rolls around searching for the source of the obnoxious noise. It quickly settles on the culprit: the alarm clock. The eye closes, and my brain wills itself to realize that the clock, far from being an enemy, is actually performing its job dutifully. But where did the night go? And why do I feel like I just ran a marathon? Memories of yesterday start flooding back into my mind. Great crowd, amazing spirit. I can still remember every note as the new choir soloist (Another Dana. We have three now. Unusual, that) absolutely knocks a grand slam belting out the words to “I Stand Redeemed.” I remember the faces of the visitors as I came around to greet them, and I remember the satisfaction of having to wait in line behind church members who were already doing so. I reach for the night stand and read my Bible for a while. Then I pray for each and every member by name, as I go through them one by one on my handy I-phone prayer list. Finally I am up and shuffling about, along with the rest of the family. We make a quick trip to the gym, bench press day for me, and someone is already on my favorite bench. I change things up, one must be flexible. Incline bench, decline bench, dumb bell presses, done. Not long later we all arrive at church and realize that Sunday leaves quite a mark on Monday. The rows of interlocking chairs are no longer straight enough for my OCD. In fact, they are all downright crooked. There are crumbs here and there, spillage from some of my sweet church kiddies, who need a snack when they need it, not later. Some of the hymnals are in the racks, some of them are in the seats, one or two are under the seats. My office? Disaster. I have a horse shoe crab upside down on my desk (don’t ask) and
slightly muddy footprints on the floor. Every corner of the desk not covered in horse shoe crab looks like an explosion in a paper factory. My wife is my secretary, and her office next door has fared no better. Ditto for the treasurer’s room one door down. I can now hear the custodians as they arrive to begin to make sense of the madness. I think I just heard someone mention the Richter Scale, preceded by a large number. This is not odd; it is normal. It is also not bad, but good. Proverbs 14:4 says, “Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.” People make messes. If you don’t want a mess, you might not ever want to have a Sunday service. But as pastors across the land read this, and reflect on their own marvelous Sundays that cause such messy Mondays, they would no doubt tell you the same thing I am about to say. It is worth it. You can have a clean crib (church) or a messy one. But there is much increase by the strength of the ox. Yes, people make messes. But they also bring visitors to hear the gospel, and form youth choirs, and adult choirs, and sing specials, and support missions, and gather round the altar to pray for one another. Those crumb crunchers leaving such a trail will one day be our deacons and Sunday school teachers, maybe even the pastor, if my plans to live to be one hundred do not work out. The papers on the desk represent lessons, and prayer requests, and messages, and crayon drawn pictures of, well, I think it may be a horse, given as a gift to the pastor. The horse shoe crab? Like I said, don’t ask. Welcome to Monday at church.