FIXING THE ROOF..

FIXING THE ROOF..

The pastor of the small village was getting desperate.
The church needed a new roof.
It had developed several bad leaks, and the small congregation was getting disgruntled about getting wet during the Sunday Service.
They had tried chook raffles, plant sales, vegetable stall at the local market and every other suggetion put forward but the roof fund was not progressing as fast as the roof deteriorated.
Following his usual service one Sunday he announced a new 'Raffle".
He knew the congregation enjoyed some of the new gospel songs they were hearing on the radio.
He would "raffle" the music for the next service. What an idea. The person who donated the most in the collection plate could choose their favourite three Hymns.
The Parish was small, but the landholders were quite wealthy. This might bring in a nice sum.
The offering plates were passed around. To his amazement, amongst the notes there was a cheque for $1.000.
Unable to contain his excitement he shared the wonderful news immediately, and asked details of the generous benefactor.
Expecting to see one of the rich landowners to make their way forward he was surprised when an elderly, saintly lady in the back of the church shyly raise her hand.
The pastor beckoned her to come forward, and she slowly she made her way towards him.
He then told her that because of her generousity he could now order the work to commence and they would soon have the wonderful new roof. He would make sure that her name would be placed on a plaque so every one would know she was responsible for it.
He then asked her to name her choice of three hymns.
Her eyes brightened and she stood up proudly as she looked out over the congregation. She pointed to the three most handsome men in the church and said, "I'll take him and him and him."