Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Pitch

Posted by Overheard In The Ward on February 24, 2009

Music PhD student giving an announcement in Priesthood opening exercises: I’m writing a dissertation on using pedagogical techniques to teach tone-deaf people to sing and I’m looking for volunteers.
Bishopric first counselor: Don’t worry, Brother Johnson has already signed up… Oh… and it’s confidential, by the way.

Overheard by: Pedagog-a-what?

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Firehoses

Posted by Overheard In The Ward on February 23, 2009

3 year-old, upon returning from the restroom: Grandma, I didn’t hold my penis, and I peed everywhere!

Overheard by: Puddles

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Lost In Transliteration

Posted by Overheard In The Ward on February 23, 2009

Sister reading from Alma 32:21: …therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are seen, which are not true… Wait.

Overheard by: Sunday School for Skeptics

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Environmentally Friendly

Posted by Overheard In The Ward on February 22, 2009

CTR 6 boy saying the prayer: And we’re thankful that Joseph Smith recycled the true church.

Overheard by: Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

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Talks Under Duress

Posted by Overheard In The Ward on February 21, 2009

Porter: I love my family. We say Family Prayers. I sit by my Brother. I Love my Brother… [turns head and looks at primary teacher] but I don’t even like my brother!

Overheard by: Shantel

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H to the Eck

Posted by Overheard In The Ward on February 20, 2009

Frustrated CTR teacher to class of 6-year-olds: I really can’t find the scripture I’m looking for. Where the heck is it?
CTR #1: Did you hear that?!
CTR #2: Sis C. said the H word!

Overheard by: Oh Fetch

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Make-A-Title

Posted by Overheard In The Ward on February 19, 2009

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Stake President speaking at stake conference: Her life was the epitome of charity.
Listening stake member: So… who do you think wrote his talk?

Overheard by: The epitome of listening

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