The Gospel Truth Magazine March 2019 | Page 17

Anything Breakable? Reverend Mitchell Preaches Forgiveness The reverend Mitchell’s sermon was based on forgiveness. He urged the congregation not to harbor grudges against those who have offended them. Reverend Mitchell asked everyone to stand. He then said ‘those of you who forgive and forget past grievances please be seated’. About half of those in the church sat. The preacher quoted Biblical verses and repeated his question to those still standing. At this point most sat down. He pleaded further for them to follow the Christian way and one by one they sat down. Just one little old lady remained standing; ‘Madam’ reverend Mitchell asked ‘why can’t you forgive your enemies?’ ‘Because I have none’ she replied. ‘That is remarkable; at your age to have no enemies is wonderful. To what do you attribute this achievement? She gave him her best smile and replied, ‘they have all died!’ Theresa decides to mail the old family Holy Bible to her brother in Georgia. The postal worker asks as to whether there is anything breakable in the package. ‘Only the Ten Commandments,’  Theresa replies with a smile. Board Meeting ‘There will be a meeting of the Board immediately after the service,’ announced Reverend Morris. After the close of the service, the group gathered at the back of church for the announced meeting. However, there was a stranger in their midst. He was a visitor who had never attended their church before. ‘My friend,’ asked Reverend Morris, ‘did you understand that this is a meeting of the Board?’ ‘Oh, yes,’ came the rejoinder from the visitor, ‘and after that sermon, I’m about as bored as you can get.’ 1490 N.E. 162 Street, North Miami Beach, Florida 33162 JBTS BIBLE SCHOOL NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT * 6151 Miramar Pkwy. Miramar, Fl. 33023 CALL Dr. Gail Burke (305) 904-9149 * 801 NW 143 Street Miami 33168 Call Dr Gardy Jules (786) 344-1631 Bible Schools: Miami Gardens (305) 904-9149 Broward (786) 246-7578 Creole (786) 344-1631 RECEIVE AN Associate | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate IN Ministry | Religious Education | Theology CALL DR. RAYMOND VANDER WAL (305) 405-7842