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Powerful! Back in the 14th century, a monk announced to the people of his village that he was going to preach the greatest sermon ever preached on the Love of God. He urged everyone to attend. At the appropriate hour, the cathedral filled with the old and the young. Throughout the service, everyone anticipated the great discourse. At the proper time, though, the monk did not enter the pulpit, but instead went to the candelabra, drew a long burning candle and then walked high in the altar to the sculptured form of Christ nailed to the cross. He silently lifted the candle until the glow was directly underneath one of the pierced hands. He held the candle there with his back to the congregation. Then he shifted and he held the candle below the other pierced hand of Jesus. Slowly he moved the candle to the side of our Lord where the spear had pierced Him. And then he dropped to his knees in prayer, now holding the glimmering light so that the glow fell on the nail-pierced feet. After a moment, the monk stood and turned, holding the candle before him so that the people could see the gentle tears on his face as he said, "My beloved people, that is my sermon on the love of God for you." And he dismissed them with a benediction! submitted by-- Jackie Galloway
Church Sign Sign seen in front of a church: "If you and I don't communicate, you haven't got a prayer." --God submitted by: Rich Noah's Ark Everything I need to know about life, I learned from Noah's Ark... One: Don't miss the boat. Two: Remember that we are all in the same boat. Three: Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark. Four: Stay fit. When you're 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big. Five: Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done. Six: Build your future on high ground. Seven: For safety's sake, travel in pairs. Eight: Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs. Nine: When you're stressed, float a while. Ten: Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals. Eleven: No matter the storm, when you are with God, there's always a rainbow waiting. submitted by: Jackie Galloway Top 10 Clues You Are In A Bad Church 10. The minister is wearing a leather motorcycle jacket with chains 9. The church bus is painted primarily in bondo and camouflage (for hunting season) 8. The church doubles as "Joe's Auto Repair Shop" on weekdays 7. You notice the blue hair ladies are holding their purse with both hands and their knuckles are white. 6. The young ladies have one hand in their coat pocket holding a can of 'pepper spray' 5. Communion consists of 'hotdogs and coke' 4. The men are all wearing the same dark suits and sunglasses 3. Several of the men confide in you they think this is a great place to 'get a date' 2. There's a giant peace symbol on the wall behind the pulpit painted in neon colors where the cross should be. 1. The members know the minister only as "Bubba" submitted by: Rich |
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