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> Ed,

>   It makes you wonder.

>   On a humorous note, that reminds me of a 3 funny church money jokes.

> 1) This man had never given much of anything, tithing or otherwise to 
> the church. The man had a heart condition, and lo and behold, he hit 
> the jackpot on a lottery ticket.

>   The family called the preacher, and wanted him to talk with the man,
> as they were afraid that the news of the winning lottery ticket would
> cause a fatal heart attack.

>   The preacher went to talk to the man, and said "Even though you have
> not given much to the church, in tithing or otherwise, The Good Lord
> has chosen to bless you, with a $100,000 winning lottery ticket".

>   The man replied "That means I can get a $10,000 tithe next Sunday".

>   You guessed it!! The preacher had a heart attack!! 

> 2) A church needed money for a new building fund, but I guess they never
> heard of the "Together We Build" campaign, used by many Baptist Churches.
> The pastor wired all the pews with electricity prior to the service.

>   He got to the pulpit, and said "Now, all you men and brethren, who feel
> led of The Lord to give $100 to the new building fund, stand up". 

>   He pushed a button, and 20 people sprang to their feet (like they had
> a choice??!! ).

>   "Excellent!!" the pastor said.

>   He continued with "Now, all you men and brethren, who feel led of The
> Lord to give $500 to the new building fund, stand up".

>   He pushed another button, and 30 people sprang to their feet.

>   "Fine!! Fine!!" the pastor said.

>    Then, he said "Now, all you men and brethren who feel led of The Lord
> to give $1000 to the new building, stand up".

>    He pulled the Master Control switch, and electrocuted 14 deacons!! 

> 3) Another church was preaching on the building fund needs and tithing.
> However, the offertory hymn chosen by the music director was "Jesus Paid
> It All". 

>   As a result, the offering plates were virtually empty.

>   The Music Director was fired. 

> Daryl

> ... I'm only one step away from being rich...all I need is money.
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All three of those were good.
Thanks, Ed
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