Do Something By Sidewalk Prophets: Poem Analysis

Junior year theology focuses on serving people in our community, and I got to do just that at Baptist Hospital and Fair Park Early Childhood Center. From doing odd jobs for nurses and teachers to playing with children I learned a little of what it means to serve. Even though it might not have always been the most exciting work it made a difference for the people. The ideas in the songs “Do Something” by Matthew West and “Live Like That” by Sidewalk Prophets express the value of giving your time to others. First semester I was assigned to Baptist Hospital and started doing various tasks as a volunteer. The song “Do Something” reminds us that we are the Hands and Feet of God which means we are expected to comfort and care for the sick. One of my favorite memories working at the nurses’ station happened when I went into to one of the rooms to restock the gloves. There was an older man and his wife getting ready to leave. When I entered the room, I told him who I was, and why I was there. I could see his excitement when he said “Guess what? We get to go home today.” We talked a little more, and even though I did not do much I saw that I brought joy to them. I was able to see the Face of …show more content…
I have had the chance to be in a classroom to play with the children and help the teachers. One time that I really felt like I was helping was when I convinced a little boy to write his name and draw a picture. The teacher was asking him to do what he was supposed to, but he was refusing. So, I sat down and talked him into to doing it for me. After he finished, I could tell that he was proud and that the teacher was relieved. This was a time where I hope that those I served could see the Face of Christ in me. Other tasks I did for the teachers included cutting, gluing, and organizing. Even though they seem like small jobs, it made the day easier for the teachers and allowed them to focus on the