The newsletter for a church in Ohio announced: “The youth group will present Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in the church fellowship hall at 7 p.m. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.” … [Read more...]

At a church in New York, the young people participate in a church basketball league. A recent announcement read: “Our basketball team plays at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the church gym. Come and watch them kill Christ the King.” … [Read more...]

A young Presbyterian lass in Iowa was among some middle school students asked to write about a biblical character. She chose Noah. “Noah was important and built a large boat and put his family and some animals on it. He invited some other people but they made a mistake and took a rain check. They drowned.” … [Read more...]

In South Dakota, a Presbyterian newsletter announced: “Our pastor will preach his farewell message Sunday, and since it’s near Christmas the choir anthem will be ‘Joy to the World.’ ” … [Read more...]

Presbyterian churches send out all kinds of reminders when it is time to donate funds for Christmas poinsettias or Easter lilies. Some include envelopes to respond. One of my favorites in a Presbyterian bulletin was: “Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want to be remembered.”   … [Read more...]

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...]