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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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