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May 7, 2024 1 min
A church was hurting for money.  A surprise donor steps forward with a very unusual request! (Photo: Getty Images)
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Today we go to church. Ohboy, those are called pews. Gina,
go ahead and have a seat.Okay, you're a funny guy.
Funny guy. The church treasurer approachedthe pastor and explained that the church was
short on money was going to havea hard time paying the month's mortgage payment.
The pastor explained to his congregation thatthe church was in need of some

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extra money at the next service,so he asked them to consider being more
than generous. He offered that whoevergave them most would be able to pick
three hymns of their choice. Hwell. After the offering, plays were
passed about the church. The pastorglanced down and noticed that someone had graciously
offered a one thousand dollars donation.He was so excited that he immediately shared

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his joy with his congregation and saidhe'd like to personally thank the person who
placed the money in the plate.A very quiet, elderly, saintly lady
in the back of the church shylyraised her hand. The pastor rostered come
to the front, so she slowlymade her way toward him. The pastor
told her how wonderful it was thatshe gave so much, and in thanks,

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he asked her to pick out threehymns of her choice well. Her
eyes brightened as she looked over thecongregation. She pointed to the three most
handsome men in the church and said, I'll take him, and him and him
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