“At the conclusion of today’s sermon,” said Pastor Kelton, “I’d like to invite anyone who is interested to take a look at the pontoon behind the narthex, outside on the grass. It needs a little work. If you’d like to help restore this boat to usefulness, you will be welcome to join our family on excursions on the river.
“Now, let’s look at today’s passage. Turn to Matthew 14: 22-33 in your Bibles, and let’s look closely at the story of Jesus walking on the water. He didn’t need a pontoon!”
Just Writing! 
Walking on water classes, Sunday afternoon
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Are the registrations still open?
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🙂
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He may have found a pontoon more relaxing though. 😉
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🙂
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So nice of a possible parishioner fixing the boat and getting to spend time with the pastor. I can see this happening in many variations in churches. Pastor knows how to work his flock.
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I LOVED that one! You have me rolling in the aisle laughing hysterically! 🙂 ❤
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So happy you liked it 🙂
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I wonder if the Pastor just contradicted his need for the pontoon.
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Interesting thought. . . .
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Dear Linda,
That pastor knew how to lead in to his sermon. 😀 Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Pretty good object lesson 🙂
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That’s a nice story, Linda.
About 5 years ago, my husband accidentally purchased a $1500 pontoon boat online. He accidentally bought it on credit. That’s what he told me. “But it’s unsinkable!” he said, after his nonreturnable, nonrefundable, accidental purchase had arrived.
“You mean like the Titanic?” I asked. Crickets….
Like I said, that was 5 years ago. The unsinkable, accidental, $1500 pontoon boat has never been near a body of water. It’s just lying on its side in the back yard, leaning against the fence, fading in the sun.
And this, I’m sorry to say, is a true story.
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Well, that’s buyer’s remorse for you!
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Oh dear. That’s a very tragic story, indeed!
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I laughed out loud at the last line, then almost fell around the floor laughing at your backup comedians – Neil and Iain. Nice story.
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You know, I thought this prompt was going to generate some very serious tales. Instead, we’ve had a great deal of fun with it 🙂
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You’re right!
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Now there’s an act of faith… walking on water
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Nice little twist at the end. Well done.
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He certainly didn’t need a pontoon. Nice one!
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I needed to look up Narthex, which took me on a journey,
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I hope it was a good journey?
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i hope he gets enough help to the restore the boat. 🙂
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I hope someone has the skills to help out. Nicely done
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Walking on water 🤔…Nice one👍
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