Church has a new organist

One Sunday morning, the minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to ask the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting to for repairs to the church building.

During the service, he was bothered by the fact that the regular organist was sick and a substitute organist had been brought in at the last minute. The substitute wanted to know what to play. “Here is a copy of the program,” he said impatiently. “But you will have to think of something to play after I make the announcement about the church finances.”

During the service, the minister paused and said, “Brothers and sisters, we are in great difficulty financially. The roof repairs cost twice as much as we expected, and we need $4,000 more to pay for it. Any of you who can pledge $100 or more toward the roof repairs, please stand up.”

After the minister’s remarks to the congregation the substitute organist played, “The Star Spangled Banner.” And that is how the substitute organist became the regular organist.

~Many Wait Until The Last Minute~

A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend. The attendant worked quickly but there were many cars ahead of him. Finally, the attendant motioned him toward a vacant pump.

“Reverend, I am so sorry about the delay. It seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip,” the young man said. “I know what you mean because it is the same in my business,” the minister replied with a chuckle.

~The Comforter Is Coming~

One Sunday after church, a mother asked her very young daughter what the Sunday school lesson was about. The daughter answered, “Do not be scared because you will get your quilt.” Needless to say, the mother was perplexed.

The pastor stopped by the house later in the day for a glass of tea while visiting, and the mother asked him what the Sunday school lesson was about that morning. The pastor said the lesson centered on, “Be not afraid because thy comforter is coming.”

~Another Sunday School Story~

A Sunday school teacher began her lesson with a question. “Boys and girls, what do we know about God?” A hand shot up in the air. “He is an artist,” said a kindergarten boy. “Really, how do you know?” the teacher asked. “You know, Our Father who does art in heaven,” the young boy replied.

~Satan And The Bible~

When you carry the Bible, Satan gets a headache. When you open it, he collapses. When he sees you reading it, he faints. When he sees that you are living by what you read, he flees. And when he knows you are about to tell this to others, he will try to discourage you, but just do it anyway.

~A Humorous Amish~

While driving in Pennsylvania, the family caught up with an Amish carriage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor because attached to the rear of the carriage was a hand printed sign that read, “Energy efficient vehicle. Runs on oats and grass. Caution, do not step in exhaust.”

Final thought for this week: People want the front seat in the bus, the back seat in church and the center of attention.

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