A voice from the back pew...

[Tiger]

 ;D A voice from the back pew...

A preacher, who's wife was pregnant with their first child, went before his congregation to ask for a raise...

They agreed that whenever the preacher's family was extended, so would his paycheck...

After six children, several members of the congregation became concerned that this was becoming to expensive and that the rule's should be changed/amended...There was much yelling and bickering at the next meeting to discuss the issue...

Finally, the preacher stood up and spoke..."Children are a gift from God" he said...

Silence fell over the whole congregation as people looked down and shuffled there feet in embarrassment :-[

From the back pew, a little old woman struggled to her feet and in a frail voice said...

"Rain is also a gift from God...but when we get to much, we wear rubber's ::) ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D... 8) Amen...

[Cdnlouie]

I recently met a preacher who has 8 kids (age 17 to infant), I'd say that he probably needs a set of hip waders.  On the positive side, their family was amazing.  Believe it or not, there used to be a time when this was normal. They were leaving as missionaries to a third world country and were an incredible inspiration (in the sense of admiration - no competition here) to me.

Amen & amen,

CDNL