The Churches of Christ Salute You Helping you prepare for the day of our Lord              Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming   Mt 24:42 Well, it seems that the football season is about to get into full swing again! I'm not really much of a football fan, but there is much that can be learned from watching it. See what I mean in the amusing little piece I have for you today about church members who play a variation of this little "game." "CHURCH FOOTBALL" THE OTHER SUNDAY SPORT QUARTERBACK SNEAK: Church members quietly leaving during the invitation. DRAW PLAY: What many children do with the bulletin during worship. HALFTIME: The period between Sunday School and worship when many choose to leave. BENCHWARMER: Those who do not sing, pray, work, or apparently do anything but sit. BACKFIELD IN MOTION: Making a trip to the back (restroom or water fountain) during the service. STAYING IN THE POCKET: What happens to a lot of money that should be given to the Lord's work. TWO MINUTE WARNING: The point at which you realize the sermon is almost over and begin to gather up your children and belongings. INSTANT REPLAY: The preacher loses his notes and falls back on last week's illustrations. SUDDEN DEATH: What happens to the attention span of the congregation if the preacher goes "overtime". TRAP: You're called on to pray and are asleep. END RUN: Getting out of church quick, without speaking to any guest or fellow member. FLEX DEFENSE: The ability to allow absolutely nothing said during the sermon to affect your life. HALFBACK OPTION: The decision of 50% of the congregation not to return for the evening service. BLITZ: The rush for the restaurants following the closing prayer. Oops! Hope you're not a player of this sport! Have a blessed day!