FW: church football
From: Kelly Murray (mkmurray@cyberport.com)
Fri Nov 8 23:34:46 2002
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From: petertr@earthlink.net
Date: Friday, November 08, 2002 09:13:54 PM
To: Kelly&Mike Murray; Kennye
Subject: FW: church football
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> From: Beth A. Morford <bmorf92@juno.com>
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> Date: 11/4/2002 9:06:41 PM
> Subject: church football
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> CHURCH FOOTBALL
>
> Quarterback Sneak - Church members quietly leaving during the invitation.
>
> Draw Play - What many children do with the bulletin during worship.
>
> Half-time - The period between Sunday School and worship when many
> choose to
> leave.
>
> Benchwarmer - Those who do not sing, pray, work, or apparently do
> anything
> but sit.
>
> Backfield-in-Motion - Making a trip to the back (restroom or water
> fountain)
> during the service.
>
> Staying in the Pocket - What happens to a lot of money that should be
> given
> to the Lord's work.
>
> Two-minute Warning - The point at which you realize the sermon is almost
> over
> and begin to gather up your children and belongings.
>
> Instant Replay - The preacher loses his notes and falls back on last
> week's
> illustrations.
>
> Sudden Death - What happens to the attention span of the congregation if
> the
> preacher goes "overtime".
>
> Trap - You're called on to pray and are asleep.
>
> End Run - Getting out of church quickly without speaking to any guest or
> fellow member.
>
> Flex Defense - The ability to allow absolutely nothing said during the
> sermon
> to affect your life.
>
> Halfback Option - The decision of 50% of the congregation not to return
> for
> the evening service or Bible study.
>
> Blitz - The rush for the restaurants following the benediction.
>
> -- Author Unknown
>
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