• The Pastor Stood Before The Congregation And Said ...  PRO

  Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 9, 2001 (message contributor)

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  Scripture:  Hosea 1:1-3:6

  Tags:  Renewal, Alive, Rededication, Church Practices, Giving General  (view more)  (view less)

The pastor stood before the congregation and said "I have bad news, I have good

news, and I have more bad news." The congregation got quiet. "The bad news

is: the church needs a new roof!" the pastor said. The congregation groaned.

"The good news is: we have enough money for the new roof." A sigh