Matthew 21:23-32

Thoughts:  Minerva never said no to any request.  She was always cheerful – unfailingly kind – completely willing.
 
Of course, I’ll bake 8 dozen cupcakes for coffee hour!  I have this great recipe for carrot cake!”
 
But there were no cupcakes.  “My oven wouldn’t light.”
 
“I’d love to work at the rummage sale!  I’ll come every day!”
 
But Minerva never came.  “I found out I’m allergic to used clothes.”
 
“Of course, we’ll greet on Sunday morning!  I just love to meet new people.
 
But Minerva and her family were not at church on Sunday morning.  “the road between our house and the church was closed for repairs.”
 
“I’d love to be secretary for the administrative board!  I can use shorthand I learned in high school!”
 
But Minerva never came to the meetings.  “Oh, I can’t go anywhere on Tuesday nights.  Abner bowls, and sometimes Abner, Jr. has a history test on Wednesday.”
                               
Discussion:         Would it be better for Minerva simply to say no?  Why or why not?
 
Activity:               Write the thank-you note to Uncle Zebulon for your April birthday present.