Pastor Graham had a request to make to the congregation. His wife Jany was expecting and he wanted a raise.
So, a meeting was held and it was decided that every time Pastor Graham's family grew, his remuneration would increase.
Years passed by and the good pastor had 7 children. The expense on the pastor's family was becoming a matter of concern for the entire congregation. Three was a lot of discussion on how the pastor's ever-growing family was putting a hole in the church's purse. Also how much more would it cost in the future.
Pastor Graham interrupted the discussion and said, "Children are the Lord's gift, and we shall have as many as He chooses to give us."
There was a pin-drop silence.
A fiery old woman got up and said, "Rain is also God's gift, but when there is too much of it, we wear rubbers."
So, a meeting was held and it was decided that every time Pastor Graham's family grew, his remuneration would increase.
Years passed by and the good pastor had 7 children. The expense on the pastor's family was becoming a matter of concern for the entire congregation. Three was a lot of discussion on how the pastor's ever-growing family was putting a hole in the church's purse. Also how much more would it cost in the future.
Pastor Graham interrupted the discussion and said, "Children are the Lord's gift, and we shall have as many as He chooses to give us."
There was a pin-drop silence.
A fiery old woman got up and said, "Rain is also God's gift, but when there is too much of it, we wear rubbers."