A young Presbyterian lass asked her grandmother, “Are you glad you’re having another birthday?” And Granny answered, “Oh yes, birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.” … [Read more...]

In a high school Sunday school class at a Presbyterian church in Oregon, the teacher asked, “What did Jesus do in his lifetime?” One 15-year-old answered: “He had many arguments with sinners like the Democrats and Republicans. Now that he isn’t here, they argue with each other.” … [Read more...]

In an adult Bible study class with Presbyterian women, a discussion was held on what they thought the greatest sin to be. They tentatively arrived at “murder.” Then one woman said in relief, “I have never killed anyone, but I have read many obituaries with great happiness.” … [Read more...]

A lot of bloopers appear in bulletins. A Presbyterian church recently ran a flowery one that ended, “Our church will host an evening of fine dining, super entertainment and gracious hostility.” … [Read more...]

A church in Georgia recalls a children’s sermon where the preacher asked, “What do you think lives in a tree and has a bushy tail?” Silence followed. He tried again. “What eats acorns or pecans?” Finally a little girl broke the silence, “It sounds like you’re talking about a squirrel, but you probably want me to say Jesus.” … [Read more...]

Choir announcements often need a sense of humor. A recent one in an Iowa church read: “Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get.” … [Read more...]