The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how, after the worship
service, he was going to ask the congregation to come up with more money for
unexpected repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was upset to find
that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had been brought in at
the last minute. The substitute wanted to know what to play. “Here’s a copy
of the service,” he said impatiently. “But you’ll have to think of something
to play after I make the announcement about the finances.”
During the service, the minister paused and said, “Brothers and Sisters, we
are in great difficulty; the roof repairs cost twice as much as we expected,
and we need $4,000 more. Any of you who can pledge $100 or more, please
stand up.”
At that moment, the substitute organist played “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
And that is how the substitute became the regular organist!
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Dr Bob Griffin, www.grif.net
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