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!