A Fragrant Offering
East Naples Baptist Church in Florida probably sends flowers to more sick people for less money than any church in the country.
That's because Marie Weedon, a seventyish member of the flower committee, does double duty. She not only helps schedule people to donate a fresh floral arrangement for the altar each Sunday; she also takes it home after the evening service for recycling. The next morning, she divides it up into four or five smaller bouquets and then sets out to deliver them.
"I go to the hospital to see members and friends of members, and I stop at homes where people are sick, too," she says. "They're always so pleased to receive the arrangement. I attach a little card that says, 'These flowers have been on the altar of our church. They have heard the hymns, the prayers, and the sermon, and now they bring their silent message to you with best wishes and love.' "
Weedon has been making her rounds each Monday for three years now, and some have been so impressed with her kindness that they've come to join the church. "I call Monday my sunshine day," she says with a twinkle. "I love it."
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