When Did She Start Coming?

When Did She Start Coming?
Major Betzann Carroll

(A conversation between two individuals and God)
Speaker #1 Hey, who is that woman up there in the second row, third seat?

Speaker #2 I don’t know, she sort of just appeared one day. I sort of remember two weeks ago Major asking who was new, and there she was.

#1 So, is she a Sally?

#2 A Sally, now what is a Sally?

#1 Don’t be difficult; a Sally is a Sal---va---tion Army soldier. Get it! Is she a Sally?

#2 I told you I don’t know who she is, she appeared a couple of weeks ago and I don’t know if she is a Sally. You don’t know? Why don’t you know if you know everything?

#1 Okay, I deserved that. I was on vacation for the last couple of weeks, remember. I don’t know who she is because I haven’t been here.

#2 Well, that’s simple. Just ask Major when you get a chance; after church or next week. You know. It doesn’t seem like she is going away. Besides, why all the fuss?

#1 I just would like to know.

#2 Why?

#1 Why not? Don’t you want to know when a new person comes? Maybe she would like to come to the dinner. Maybe she is from another corps. Maybe she just moved this way. I would like to know.

#2 Repeat, why?

#1 For the same reason you should want to know; to welcome her and make her feel a part.

#2 Part of what?

#1 Part of us, part of our corps, part of a community. If she is new, well, maybe, we can be friendly.

2. I am listening!

#1 Maybe she can help with something.

#2 With what?

#1 Anything! But maybe she would like to have someone to sit with.
By the way, there seems like there are few new folks here this morning.

#2 I hadn’t noticed.

#1 Well, I see some new folks. When welcome time comes I will meet them.

#2 Lord, if she goes to meet new folks, well, what do I do?

#3 You are no longer foreigners and aliens.

#2 I know that! It is them I am thinking about!

#3 You are members of God’s household. Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple.

#2 So, if I hear your Word correctly, we all get a seat here? Even new people?

#3 Yes, especially new people. They don’t just get a seat! They can have any seat.

#2 Part of us?

#3 They are not just part of “us” (which I assume you mean the corps) they are a part of Me. They are part of the universal church. We all grow together.

#2 Will you love me any less? Will l have to share your love, your approval? Will I have to share my spot in this church? Share other things?

#3 Share My Love. I am God. I am love, the source of love.
There is no lack of love with me. There is more than enough to go around. Now about your spot! Which I think you’re most worried about. There is more than enough room in the family. You will see. As the family grows so does my work. We grow together. Make room. Now, go ahead, introduce yourself.

#2 You love me! I feel secure in your love. I can reach out and share!