I have been away from my blog for a few days. We have been busy with a Capital Stewardship Campaign here at our church. But I have finally found some time to share a quick post.
First of all, for those of you who are associated with our church family, let me say a special word of appreciation for the wonderful celebration given on my behalf this past Sunday evening. It is hard to believe that God has allowed me to have ten wonderful years of ministry in this place.
Thank you to all of you who worked so hard behind the scenes in making Sunday night possible. Thank you to those of you who came, who brought food, who wrote cards, who gave gifts, and who otherwise expressed your love to my family and me. This past Sunday night will always be a treasured memory for us.
The Any Griffith Show theme was a stroke of genius. Kudos to those who thought it up, as well as to those who enacted all the characters of that beloved show. We laughed together throughout the evening as we have not laughed in quite a while.
In fact, I must say that the number one bit of feedback I have gotten about Sunday night is over people having never heard me laugh so hard. I assure you, it was all authentic. I could not contain myself; and even now, I get tickled thinking about it all over again.
Isn’t it great to know that God’s people can fellowship and laugh together. The Bible says laughter does good like medicine. How true. And how healthy Sunday night’s experience has made me!
Speaking of laughter among God’s people, I thought I would post a piece today that centers around that theme. You may have seen a copy before. Mine came from a dear church member.
Some of these are old and some are new. They all purport to be authentic, having actually appeared in church bulletins or else to have been announced in church services. In any event, thank the Lord for all those dear, precious church ladies with typewriters from years gone by. Enjoy…
CHURCH BULLETIN BLOOPERS
The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.
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The sermon this morning: 'Jesus Walks on the Water.' The sermon tonight: 'Searching for Jesus.'
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Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.
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Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community. Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say 'Hell' to someone who doesn't care much about you.
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Don't let worry kill you off - let the Church help.
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Miss Charlene Mason sang 'I will not pass this way again,' giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.
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For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
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Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get.
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Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.
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A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.
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At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be 'What Is Hell?' Come early and listen to our choir practice.
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Eight new choir robes are currently needed, due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.
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Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles, and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.
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Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered.
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The church will host an evening of fine dining, super entertainment, and gracious hostility.
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Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM - prayer and medication to follow.
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The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.
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This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.
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Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B. S. is done.
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The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the Congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday.
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Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door.
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The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7 PM. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.
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Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.
First of all, for those of you who are associated with our church family, let me say a special word of appreciation for the wonderful celebration given on my behalf this past Sunday evening. It is hard to believe that God has allowed me to have ten wonderful years of ministry in this place.
Thank you to all of you who worked so hard behind the scenes in making Sunday night possible. Thank you to those of you who came, who brought food, who wrote cards, who gave gifts, and who otherwise expressed your love to my family and me. This past Sunday night will always be a treasured memory for us.
The Any Griffith Show theme was a stroke of genius. Kudos to those who thought it up, as well as to those who enacted all the characters of that beloved show. We laughed together throughout the evening as we have not laughed in quite a while.
In fact, I must say that the number one bit of feedback I have gotten about Sunday night is over people having never heard me laugh so hard. I assure you, it was all authentic. I could not contain myself; and even now, I get tickled thinking about it all over again.
Isn’t it great to know that God’s people can fellowship and laugh together. The Bible says laughter does good like medicine. How true. And how healthy Sunday night’s experience has made me!
Speaking of laughter among God’s people, I thought I would post a piece today that centers around that theme. You may have seen a copy before. Mine came from a dear church member.
Some of these are old and some are new. They all purport to be authentic, having actually appeared in church bulletins or else to have been announced in church services. In any event, thank the Lord for all those dear, precious church ladies with typewriters from years gone by. Enjoy…
CHURCH BULLETIN BLOOPERS
The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.
--------------------------
The sermon this morning: 'Jesus Walks on the Water.' The sermon tonight: 'Searching for Jesus.'
--------------------------
Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.
--------------------------
Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community. Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say 'Hell' to someone who doesn't care much about you.
--------------------------
Don't let worry kill you off - let the Church help.
--------------------------
Miss Charlene Mason sang 'I will not pass this way again,' giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.
--------------------------
For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
--------------------------
Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get.
--------------------------
Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.
--------------------------
A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.
--------------------------
At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be 'What Is Hell?' Come early and listen to our choir practice.
--------------------------
Eight new choir robes are currently needed, due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.
--------------------------
Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles, and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.
--------------------------
Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered.
--------------------------
The church will host an evening of fine dining, super entertainment, and gracious hostility.
--------------------------
Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM - prayer and medication to follow.
--------------------------
The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.
--------------------------
This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.
--------------------------
Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B. S. is done.
--------------------------
The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the Congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday.
--------------------------
Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door.
--------------------------
The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7 PM. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.
--------------------------
Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.