Do We Have To Say Amen?

September 29, 2009

Brother offering the invocation: And please bless the U.S. President and the U.S. Congress to pass President Obama’s Health Care bill…

Overheard by: DeathPanel




Categories: General, Sacrament Meeting

When You Were Little

September 28, 2009

5-year-old girl: Daddy, when you were little, did you hate church like I do?
Dad: Do you hate church?
Girl: Well, I hate the singing, and the praying, and the talking–’blah, blah, blah.’
Dad: What part of church do you like?
Girl: I like it when we’re in my class and we’re doing something fun.

Overheard by: Church-loving Mother




Categories: Children, Parents

Multiply And Replenish

September 27, 2009

20-something married guy while giving a talk: My wife and I have been married for a couple of years. We’ve been trying to have a baby. It’s been really fun!

Overheard by: Jessica




Categories: Elders, General, Sacrament Meeting

Put Him Between Graham Crackers

September 26, 2009

Scout at end of lesson on fire safety: What will you do if your clothes catch on fire?
3-year-old: Roast marshmallows!

Overheard by: Hershey’s Chocolate




Categories: Children

Too Much History Channel

September 25, 2009

Father: Now, who are the people from the Book of Mormon that we always talk about in Sunday School?
Son: The Nephites, the Lamanites, and the Germans!

Overheard by: Truman




Categories: Children, Parents

Padre Celestial

September 24, 2009

Girl in Spanish branch saying opening prayer with help from her mom whispering in her ear: Padre Celestial, somos tus cuates…. [translation] Heavenly Father, we are your homebuddies…

Overheard by: Spanish Branch Pianist




Categories: Children, Parents, Sacrament Meeting

Celebrity Ancestors

September 24, 2009

Teacher: So because Heavenly Father loves us, when we die we can be with our families again…
8-year-old: Our whole family!?
Teacher: Our whole family, all down through the generations of our family line.
8-year-old: I sure hope General Washington is in my line.

Overheard by: Charity Never Faileth




Categories: Children, Primary