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Sounds a Pastor Hears on Sunday Morning

Sounds a Pastor Hears on Sunday Morning

Last updated on: May 14, 2019 at 11:53 am by Matt Pearson

Sounds a Pastor Hears on Sunday Morning 2019-05-13T13:58:48-05:00 Matt Pearson

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The following are actual phrases said to me over the past couple of Sundays. I love being a pastor.

â€œDid you see the Kentucky Derby yesterday? Wasnâ€™t that a crazy ending?â€

â€œAnything I can do for you today, pastor?â€

â€œI think we will close today with â€˜Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine.â€™â€

â€œI am not recovering like I should be, pastor.â€

â€œMy wife is at home this morning. She canâ€™t walk from the couch to the kitchen without getting dizzy. Iâ€™m scared.â€

â€œMy husband canâ€™t be here. Heâ€™s worried. Iâ€™m worried. The surgery was a week ago and something just isnâ€™t right.â€

â€œDid I tell you it was benign!?!?!? Iâ€™ve got a new lease on life!â€

â€œCan I meet with you sometime this week? I need some help.â€

â€œCan my kids be baptizedÂ next Sunday?â€

â€œIâ€™m sharing the Gospel with my Hindu neighbors tonight. Pray.â€

â€œI got to lead one of my employees, a young single mom, to the Lord this week.â€

â€œThanks for connecting me with those guests. I am taking them to lunch right now.â€

â€œHave you started work on your book yet?â€

â€œI know this is minor, but my dog isnâ€™t doing well and it makes me sad.â€

â€œHave you seen Kelly? Whereâ€™s Nathan?â€

â€œLetâ€™s pray.â€

â€œAmen!â€

â€œDid you call your mom? Donâ€™t forget. Itâ€™s Motherâ€™s Day!â€

â€œMotherâ€™s Day has never been a joy for my wife.â€

â€œAre you always that animated when you preach?â€

“I came very close to staying home today. Boy, am I glad I didn’t. The Lord knew I needed the church today.”

“Have you lost weight?” (Honestly, this was probably my favorite 🙂 🙂 )

“Enjoy your nap.”

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