One Sunday
a pastor told the congregation that the church needed some extra
money and asked the people to prayerfully consider giving a little
extra in the offering plate. He said that whoever gave the most
would be able to pick out three hymns.
After the
offering plates were passed, the pastor glanced down and noticed
that someone had placed a $1,000 bill in offering. He was so excited
that he immediately shared his joy with his congregation and said
he'd like to personally thank the person who placed the money
in the plate.
A very quiet,
elderly and saintly lady all the way in the back shyly raised
her hand. The pastor asked her to come to the front. Slowly she
made her way to the pastor. He told her how wonderful it was that
she gave so much and in thanksgiving asked her to pick out three
hymns.
Her eyes
brightened as she looked over the congregation, pointed to the
three handsomest men in the building and said, "I'll take
him
