HOW GOVERNMENT WORKS Once upon a time, the government had a vast scrap yard in the middle of the desert. Congress said, “Someone may steal from it at night.” So they created a night watchman position and hired a person for the job. Then Congress said, “How does the watchman do his job without instruction?” So they created a planning department and hired two people, one person to write the instructions and the other to do time studies. Then Congress said, “How will we know the night watchman is doing the tasks correctly?” So they created a Quality Control department and hired two people. One to do the studies and one to write the reports. Then Congress said, “How are these people going to get paid?” So they created the following positions, a timekeeper, and a payroll officer, then hired two people. Then Congress said, “Who will be accountable for all of these people?” So they created an administrative section and hired three people, an Administrative Officer, Assistant Administrative Officer, and a Legal Secretary. Then Congress said, “We have had this command in operation for one year and we are $18,000 over budget, we must cutback overall cost.” SO THEY SACKED THE NIGHT WATCHMAN! Sound familiar?

Actual announcements taken from a Church Bulletin .Don’t let worry kill you, let the Church help. .Thursday night, Potluck Supper, Prayer & medication to follow. .Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church & community. .This afternoon there will be a meeting in the south and north ends of the church. Children will be baptised at both ends. .Wednesday, the Ladies Liturgy Society will meet. Mrs Jones will sing “Put me in my little bed” accompanied by the pastor. .8 new choir robes are currently needed, due to the addition of several new members and the deterioration of some older ones. .The Senior Choir invites any member of the congregation who enjoys sinning to join the choir. , , , ,