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Thank God for Laughter
Charles Spurgeon was one of the greatest preachers of all time.
You hear preachers refer to him in their
sermons all the time. He was a remarkable man. He had a mind like a vise. He was a brilliant scholar of a preacher. But he had a great sense of humor. He and a friend were out walking in the woods one day and having a good time together and joking and telling jokes and cutting up. Right in the middle of it Spurgeon said, "Friend, let's bow our heads and thank God for laughter."
Preacher Man
Hey there Mr Preacher Man.
Long time no see.How have you been?
You sure do look sad.
Guess lifes been treating you bad.
Cheer up my old friend.
Just preach that book you hold in your hand.
Things will get worse, you can be sure.
For this ole sinful world there is no cure.
Preacher man, you know this trial you can get thru and become a stronger man.
The ladies gossip and the men they fuss.
So please be careful, or, you just might cuss!
Preacher man don't let it get you down,
even though the talk is all over town.
And the deacons called a special meeting,
trying hard to figure whats coming round.
And don't forget Sunday there is a big eating.
Now,you be sure to call Tom to check the plumbing and heating.
Then the hall needs painting and the kitchens a mess.
And someone mentioned trouble, but you dare not guess.
Preacher man, seeems you have a lot to do.
And all those who pledged their help have all forsaken you now.
So. preach on oh dear preacher man.
Marry the young, bury the dead, kiss the babies, and for heaven's sake.
Don't forget to shake everyone's hand!
R.R.
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Sad but so True!
For those of you who think all the Pastor does is ride the roads ,eat chicken,and works one day a week; please read on!
PSYCHOLOGIST RICHARD BLACKMON Writes, "PASTORS ARE THE SINGLE MOST OCCUPATIONALLY FRUSTRATED GROUP IN AMERICA."
ABOUT 75% OF PASTORS GO THROUGH A PERIOD OF STRESS SO GREAT THAT THEY CONSIDER QUITTING THE MINISTRY; 35-40% ACTUALLY DO.
INCIDENTS OF MENTAL BREAKDOWN ARE SO HIGH THAT INSURANCE COMPANIES CHARGE ABOUT 4% EXTRA TO COVER CHURCH STAFF MEMBERS,
COMPARED TO EMPLOYEES IN OTHER PROFESSIONS
A RECENT STUDY BY THE FULLER INSTITUTE OF CHURCH GROWTH FOUND THAT 90% OF PASTORS WORK MORE THAN 46 HOURS A WEEK;
90% FEEL THAT THEY ARE INADEQUATELY TRAINED TO COPE WITH MINISTRY DEMANDS;
50% FEEL UNABLE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE JOB;
75% REPORT A SIGNIFICANT STRESS-RELATED CRISIS AT LEAST ONCE IN THEIR MINISTRY;
80% BELIEVE THAT PASTORAL MINISTRY HAS A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON THEIR FAMILIES; AND 33% SAY THAT BEING IN THE MINISTRY IS DOWNRIGHT HAZARDOUS TO THEIR FAMILIES.
Top 7 Signs The Pastor Needs A Vacation
His first words to the congregation on Sunday morning are: "Alright, listen up you
heathens..." 6. He falls asleep during his own sermon. 5. He shows up for Sunday service wearing Bermuda Shorts and a Tank Top. 4. Every time his pager goes off, he shouts, "Why can't they just leave me alone?!" 3. Announces baptismal services will be at the Grand Canyon. 2. You go to his office for counseling and pour your heart out to him and he says, "Sounds like a personal problem to me." And the Number One Sign that the Pastor Needs a
Vacation...1. For the past two months he has preached the same sermon every Sunday!
Three Kinds Of Church Members
I- The Leaders
2- The Laborers (led by the leaders to get the work of the church done)
3-The Lookers (church members who simply look at what everybody else is doing)
*********the church is full of willing people - some willing to work,
and others willing to let them!
