mrkirker
07-22-2008, 09:00 AM
A young preacher's wife was expecting a baby, so the young man approached the congregation and asked for a raise. After much discussion, the congregation decided not only to grant a raise, but passed a salary policy that whenever the preacher's family increased, so would his salary.
This worked very well, but after six (6) children, things got a bit expensive and the congregation decided to hold a special meeting to discuss the preacher's salary. Things really got 'heated', with much discussion, bickering, and even yelling regarding how much this salary policy was costing the church.
Seeking to quell the discussion with an "Ending Statement," the preacher stood, and in his most congregational voice announced, "CHILDREN ARE A GIFT FROM GOD!!"
Silence fell upon the congregation . . . .
After a few moments, a frail, little old lady arose from the back pew, and in a delicate but strong voice replied, "RAIN IS ALSO A GIFT FROM GOD, BUT WHEN WE GET TOO MUCH OF IT . . . WE WEAR RUBBERS!!"
And the congregation arose as one, and said, "AMEN!"
This worked very well, but after six (6) children, things got a bit expensive and the congregation decided to hold a special meeting to discuss the preacher's salary. Things really got 'heated', with much discussion, bickering, and even yelling regarding how much this salary policy was costing the church.
Seeking to quell the discussion with an "Ending Statement," the preacher stood, and in his most congregational voice announced, "CHILDREN ARE A GIFT FROM GOD!!"
Silence fell upon the congregation . . . .
After a few moments, a frail, little old lady arose from the back pew, and in a delicate but strong voice replied, "RAIN IS ALSO A GIFT FROM GOD, BUT WHEN WE GET TOO MUCH OF IT . . . WE WEAR RUBBERS!!"
And the congregation arose as one, and said, "AMEN!"