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05/19/2002 Entry: "Perfect church"

We had an ecumenical service for Pentecost today, a great occasion with most local churches at least represented. In the sermon, Kim Fabricius told this story:

'A couple went to see the minister about becoming members of the church. "Of course," said the man, "we're too busy to take part in any midweek activities." His wife added, "And we wouldn't be able to join the envelope or covenant scheme - we're already very heavily committed financially. We wouldn't be able to come every week either. We both play golf, and there are times when we have work to catch up on at the weekends."The minister was thoughtful for a moment, then said, "I'm sorry, but I don't think that this is the church for you. We obviously have a different understanding of belonging. But don't worry. There is a another church not far away that I'm sure you'd find ideal."The couple went away and walked a few hundred yards, where they found their perfect church - boarded up, and long since closed.'

Posted by Craig @ 05/20/2002 04:28 AM CST