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Barnes in Common

the magazine of Churches Together in Barnes
January/February 2009


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Something a little ‘light’ hearted

From 'A Bucket of Surprises' J.John & Mark Stibbe

How many AMISH does it take to change a light bulb?
What’s a light bulb?

How many BAPTISTS does it take to change a light bulb?
Change? Who said anything about change?

How many CALVINISTS does it take to change a light bulb?
None: God has predestined when the light will be on. Calvinists do not change light bulbs. They simply read the instructions and pray that their light bulb will be the one that has been chosen to be changed.

How many CATHOLICS does it take to change a light bulb?
None. They use candles.

How many CHARISMATICS does it take to change a light bulb?
Ten: one to change the bulb and nine to pray against the spirit of darkness.

How many INDEPENDENT FUNDAMENTALISTS does it take to change a light bulb?
Only one, because any more might result in too much co-operation.

How many LIBERALS does it take to change a light bulb?
At least ten, as they need to hold a debate on whether or not the light bulb exists. Even if they can agree upon the existence of the light bulb, they still might not change it, to keep from alienating those who might use other forms of light.

How many MEMBERS OF AN ESTABLISHED BIBLE-TEACHING CHURCH THAT IS OVER 20 YEARS OLD does it take to change a light bulb?
One to actually change the light bulb, and nine to say how much they liked the old one.

How many METHODISTS does it take to change a light bulb?
This statement was issued: “We choose not to make a statement either in favour of or against the need for a light bulb. However, if in your own journey you have found that a light bulb works for you, that’s fine. You are invited to write a poem or compose a modern dance about your personal relationship with your light bulb (or light source, or non-dark resource), and present it next month at our annual light-bulb Sunday service, in which we explore a number of light bulb traditions, including incandescent, fluorescent, three-way, long-life, and tinted - all of which are equally valid paths to luminescence.”

How many TELEVANGELISTS does it take to change a light bulb?
One. But for the message of light to continue, send in your donation today.

How many YOUTH PASTORS does it take to change a light bulb?
Youth pastors aren’t around long enough for a light bulb to need replacing.

CONTENTS:

Christian Worship in West Bengal

Pastoral Letter

Welcome Father Dominic

CTiB Annual Forum

Women's World Day of Prayer

'To Have Done the Best Things in the Worst Times'

Something a Little 'Light' Hearted

A Conversation About True Tolerance

Church News

For Your Diary