1. The cost for attending the Fasting & Prayer conference includes meals.

2. Ladies, don’t forget the rumage sale. It’s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping round the house. Don’t forget your husbands.

3. The sermon this morning: Jesus Walks on the Water. The sermon tonight: Searching for Jesus.

4. Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community.

5. The senior choir invites any members of the congregation who enjoy sinning to join the choir.

6. The ladies of the church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.

7. Weight watchers will meet at 7pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use the large double door at the entrance.

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  1. Kathleen Maher

    Personally, I doubt many could improve upon this. The phrasing and word choices are all sublimely witty. And, btw, sign me up for the choir, especially since singing ability goes unmentioned.

    jb says: Ah, Kathleen, have you nothing at all for the rumage sale?

  2. Duncan

    Yeah, you’ve missed out an ‘e’ from ‘use’ in 7. Aside from that, can’t see a thing wrong with it….

    jb says: Duncan, you’re a star. I said I needed a proof-reader . . .

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