Another installment from my dad’s humor cards.
The backstory: My dad was a Presbyterian pastor for 40 years. He kept a well curated stack of humor cards – little stories or observations that he typed onto 5×7 cards. Then he wrote in the margins when he used that particular item. His humor was often an easy way to settle in to something deeper – by laughing and thinking about the buried truth in these little nuggets, it paved the way to an open heart.
When we cleaned out his desk after he died 7 years ago, I was lucky enough to stumble on this stack. I pull it out regularly to have a little laugh with my dear Dad. Now when I post one of them, I write my note next to his and it feels like a continuation.
Church Bulletin Bloopers
Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get.
Barbara remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for more transfusions. She is also having trouble sleeping and requests tapes of Pastor Jack’s sermons.
The outreach committee has enlisted 25 visitors to make calls on people who are not afflicted with any church.
The Pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday morning.
Remember in prayer those who are sick of our church and community.
Next Sunday Mrs. Vinson will be soloist for the morning service. The pastor will then speak on “It’s a terrible experience.”
Thank you, Wynne! How could we pick a favourite–they’re all so good! 🙂
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Hee, hee – glad you liked them, Art!
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🙂
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I really look forward to reading these on Sunday mornings… never fails to bring me a smile! Happy Sunday 🙂
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I’m so glad, Grace! And thank you for the lovely comment that makes me smile! Hope you have a fabulous Sunday!
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Excellent
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🙂
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I think I will skip the pancake breakfast, thank you!
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Yes – it might have a little more snap than usual! 🙂 Happy Sunday, Dr. Stein!
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Oh, my!
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Thank you for sharing a bit of your world and humor!!.. brightens up the day and makes the world a little better!… 🙂
Have a wonderful Sunday and until we meet again…
May the dreams you hold dearest
Be those which come true
May the kindness you spread
Keep returning to you
(Irish Saying)
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As do you brighten the day and make the world a better place! Happy Sunday!
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These are so great to enjoy with my morning coffee. The choir tryout and the performance ones made me laugh in particular. Have a great Sunday!
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Yes – those were funny! Glad to be with you for coffee this morning! Hope you all have a great day, Ab!
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More laughs! Here’s to girdles and church affliction 😁
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Best typos ever! Happy Sunday, Natalie!
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Lol! Funny as ever!
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Happy Sunday, Tamara!
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Thanks so much! Have a wonderful Sunday too!
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Very good
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All gems, Wynne 😀 Now, if I could only get my hands on Pastor Jack’s sermons, I’d be able to sleep better tonight 😀
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Oh, I’m laughing Rosaliene! Yes!
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Love this type of humor.
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So glad you liked these, Sarah! Thanks for reading and commenting!
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As funny as ever. It’s never-ending! 😂😘
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Glad you liked them, Jane! Unfortunately, I’m halfway through the stack so there might be an end…or a new inspiration! Happy Monday!
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I remember these bloopers also. I read yours today with a smile and remembered they would be in the Lutheran church handout in the service. Nice memories.
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Glad they gave you a smile, David! Thanks for passing it on with this comment!
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I love these puns. Thanks for sharing your dad’s witticism here.
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Thank you, Ritish! Enjoy your week ahead!
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Have a lovely week, Wynne.
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That’s brilliant! What an awesome man your dad must have been.
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Thank you, Brooke! He was delightful. I so appreciate you reading and commenting!
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Haha! Those are priceless. 😆
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Makes reading church bulletins fun! 🙂
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Totally. 🙂
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I’ve missed reading your posts – I clicked through to make sure I hadn’t missed one and it said the last time you posted was May 5th! Everything good with you all? We are fighting through spring colds and it’s driving me crazy…hope you all are healthy!
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