The Preacher

The Preacher explains that he must move on to a larger congregation that will be able to pay him more.

There is a hush within the congregation. No one wants him to leave.

Joe Smith, who owns several car dealerships in the City, stands up and proclaims: "If the Preacher stays, I will provide him with a new Cadillac every year and his Wife with a Honda mini-van to transport their children !" The congregation sighs in appreciation, and applauds.

Sam Brown, a successful entrepreneur and investor, stands up and says "If the Preacher will stay on here, I'll personally double his salary and also establish a foundation to guarantee the college education of all his children !" More sighs and loud applause.

Sadie Jones, age 88, a little deaf and not the sharpest tack in the box, suddenly stands and announces with a smile, "If the Preacher stays, I will give him regular sex." There is a stunned silence.

The Preacher, somewhat nonplussed, asks: "Mrs. Jones, whatever possessed you to say such a thing as that ?"

Sadie's 90 year old husband Jake, not known for his diplomacy, is now trying to hide his face, holding his forehead in the palm of his hand and shaking his head from side to side, while his Wife replies:

"Well, I just asked my Husband how we could help, and he said "Ah, screw the Preacher.""