Emphasis Preaching Journal

There were about a dozen people present for the quarterly deacons' meeting at the church. There didn't seem to be much to talk about, but one woman seemed to be waiting to speak, even so. Just as the chairman said, "Well, if there's no further business ..." she spoke up. "I think we should drop the children's time from the worship service," she said, her face grim. "It's a waste of time, and the rest of us can't hear what the pastor is saying to the kids. When there are kids. We could be putting that time to better use." She nodded firmly, to indicate that she had had her say.