Article June 28, 1930 Issue

Service in the Church

FREDERICK WHITSLAR CARR

Blessings are ours as we serve God, in whatever capacity it may be; for service is like the widow's mite, which is not measured by its face value, but by the love which inspires it. The most modest work for the Cause of Christian Science has its reward, its sufficient reward, in drawing thought closer to God. "I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit," was the promise given through Isaiah by "the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity."

It is the quality of thought we bring to our post that makes our service big or little. Among the many examples of unselfed devotion found in our churches is that of the ushers. Generally, the better their work the less they are observed. As has been recorded for the guidance of the ushers in a branch church, they should serve so unostentatiously that the very efficiency of their service shall pass unnoticed. Not inapt in sentiment is the Bible verse, "I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness."

Yet an usher, like many another church worker, may have to offer up some unseen payment for the privilege of service, but in the overcoming of some false belief he receives his "recompence of reward." If he must now and then make an extra sacrifice to be on hand to minister in the church, greater activity and spiritual understanding, and sometimes healing, are his for the extra effort.

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