Reasons not to come to church in the summer.

I saw this on a blog and pass it along to you with the disclaimer that this is tongue in cheek for those of you who don't understand satire! (See New Yorker post comments)

“Top Ten Reasons Not to Come to Church in the Summer”

1. The last time you wore sunglasses in church the preacher got paranoid.

2. You're part of the church baseball league and last week you made a sacrificial bunt. That should count for something!

3. Your kids are already getting all the moral values they need from cable TV!

4. Hey, inner peace, fulfillment and salvation are probably over rated anyway!

5. The last time you attended the worship service, the deacons frowned on you using the collection plate to practice your putt!

6. Because you figure if God wanted us to go to church in the Summer, God would have commanded us to install BBQ pits!

7. Hey, the disciples went home and fished for awhile, so why can't you?

8. Even Larzarus slept in once in a while, right?

9, You mean they HAVE church in the summer?

And the number one reason not to come to church this Summer is:

Sadly, you don't understand how important your efforts and support are for the Body of Christ in your area!