at the Shawnee Mission Parkway & Mission Road
Grace and Grit
By Dr. Butch Ritter
Have you read Mark 17?
Do you have time to read the Book of Hezekiah before Communion on Sunday, September 5? What about the Book of Gideon?
Would you believe me if I told you that "Shadrach, Meshach and To-bed-we-go" was a trio with the Dave Clark 5 (+ 3)?
Any "Yes" to the above questions certifies you as a United Methodist. We tend to think the 3 Stooges are Larry, Curly and Moses. You might be a United Methodist if you believe "Frankincense" is the last, best horror story.
I don't know the origin of these one liners, but I do know they are humorous because there is a wee bit of truth to them.
The Old Mission Academy classes are starting. There are several from which to choose. Pick up the booklet, call Karen Nyhart or stop by the office and sign up- but at least consider one of the classes.
(Pick my class on the Book of Revelation. You will learn why there is no S on the end of Revelation).
By the way, do you know how many Bishops it takes to change a light bulb? None... they bask in their own glow.