First Church Visit Pillows

"First time visitors should always check the seating chart before entering the sanctuary."

"I'm afraid I can't green-light anything - you'll just have to pray."

'She's a very protectice mother!' - Lifeguard at Christening/Baptism.

Kid to pastor: 'Which office is heaven?'

"Trust me Jesus, if you want to make a bigger impact work on being seeker friendly."

Early Piety

"Whose idea was it to start with the Hallelujah chorus?"

'I'm told you've been born again, again and again. . . ?'

"Are there any here today who feel this union is not in the best interests of baseball?"

Verger Works

'It's good to see you, Mr. McWit, but you do realize that today is neither Christmas or Easter?'

"My child when you look at a flower,you see the face of god!"

"That's our new church mascot."

7 can't-miss prayers to insure that your team wins.

'Dearly beloved.....and the rest of you.....'

'Don't believe everything you read in the papers!' (Vicar to lady reading the war cry).

"As a child of the pastor, did you stop and think that just because you can belch the books of the Bible, should you?"

'Seriously Vicar, I do not think you have seen this guy in the morning service!'

'Father James, I slept with Father Henry from next parish... Is that a sin?' - 'Of course!! You belong to my parish!'

'I'm just going to say my prayers. Any requests?'

R.C.I.A.

"Today's sermon will be followed immediately by a rebuttal from the opposition."

God is for life not just for Christmas.

'When you pray, does God have call waiting?'

"Any other reason for your disappointment with God other than your team has never won a Superbowl?"

'Details of the summer fete can be found on our website. The address is on the notice board at the back of the church.'

'Someday I'm going to tell you all of the things I've done right.'

"Pastor Bob is the leader of the flock, son, not the herd."

"It's a cup holder."

"Since you're into burnt offerings you should come over some Sunday for one of her special dinners."

'Great sermon, Reverend! Too bad my husband couldn't stay awake to hear it.'

'I'm falling in love with Eddie... he has the most beautiful biggest organ ever!'

"Oh nooo, we can't skip church. Why, we'll just sleep when we're dead!"

Finger puppets in church.

'Of course my fact-finding tour is legitimate. Can I help if if there are more facts in the Bahamas than Cleveland?'