Elderly priest, speaking to the younger priest, said, "It was a good
idea
to
> replace the first four rows of pews with plush bucket theater seats.
It
> worked like a charm. The front of the church always fills first
now."
>
> The young priest nodded, and the old priest continued, "And you told
me a
> little more beat to the music would bring young people back to the
church,
> so I supported you when you brought in that rock 'n roll gospel choir.
We
> are packed to the balcony!!"
>
> "Thank you, Father," answered the young priest. "I am pleased that
you
are
> open to the new ideas of youth."
>
> "However," said the elderly priest, "I'm afraid you've gone too far
with
> the 'drive-thru' confessional."
>
> "But, Father," protested the young priest, "my confessions and the
> donations have nearly doubled since I began that!"
>
> "I know, son, but that flashing neon sign,'Toot 'n Tell, or Go To
Hell,'
> just can't stay on the church roof!"
Bama
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Topic: The old Priest (Read 501 times)