Overheard In The Ward

Bishop’s wife over the pulpit: I’ve had 6 bishops but I’ve only had sex with one of them.

Overheard by: Sunnyhills Ward, Hamilton, New Zealand

Bishop in priesthood meeting holding up each piece of gear following the Fathers and Sons Outing: There’s a lantern, a couple of sleeping bags, this tent, and… Hey! This is my stuff!

Overheard by: Holladay

Bishop: Why weren’t you guys in church last week? Were you sick?
7-year-old boy: Well, my dad says I’ve been going a lot lately, so he let me have a day off.
Bishop: Hmm, I see. Do you not like church or something?
7-year-old boy: Eh, well, it was better last year.

Overheard by: Tash

Bishop: This Friday’s Stake singles ward activity, Singled Out, will be like a game show… on steroids.

Overheard by: dancer4life

Bishop, holding up iPhone during Sacrament Meeting: …and this is the further light and knowledge I wish to share with you…

Overheard by: Kate

Sister stopping Bishop’s testimony on family history: Bishop, I’m going to interrupt you.  Internet searches show that pornography is the number one search hit, and family history is number two. So that just shows how important family history is.

Overheard by: Jawdropper

Bishop to Primary: What is something that we are supposed to do every morning and night, by ourselves, and with our families?
4-year-old girl: Brush our teeth!

Overheard by: Amanda