Friday, August 22, 2014

The Young Priest

The elderly priest, speaking to the younger priest, said, ''You had a good idea to replace the first four pews with plush bucket theatre seats. It worked like a charm. The front of the church always fills first now.''

The young priest nodded, and the old priest continued, ''And you told me adding a little more beat to the music would bring young people back to church, so I supported you when you brought in that rock 'n roll gospel choir. Now our services are consistently packed to the balcony.''

''Thank you, Father,'' answered the young priest. ''I am pleased that you are open to the new ideas of youth.''

''All of these ideas have been well and good,'' said the elderly priest, ''But I'm afraid you've gone too far with the drive-thru
confessional.''

''But, Father,'' protested the young priest, ''my confessions and the donations have nearly doubled since I began that!''

''Yes,'' replied the elderly priest, ''and I appreciate that. But the flashing neon sign, 'Toot 'n Tell or Go to Hell' cannot stay on the church roof!"

Glory to God & may He bless you with His love.

3 comments:

Lady Di Tn said...

We have churches that have tried appealing to the youth but as of yet no Neon signs. lol Peace

Honest Abe Lincoln said...

Sounds good to me!

Unknown said...

There a lot of churches here than have the gospel bands but thank goodness I havent seen the neon sign over one yet!