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Sharing the Savior’s Story

The "Friendliness Business"

A pastor thought it would be good if everybody at worship turned around and greeted each other. To that end, he announced that next week they would begin such a practice. At the close of the service, the one in which the pastor had made this announcement, one man turned around to the lady behind him and said a cheerful, “Good morning!” She looked back at him with shock at his boldness, replied, “I beg your pardon! That friendliness business doesn’t start until next Sunday!”