Sermons from the Trail

Hello again Brothers and sisters, your busy Irreverend here.

I haven't had much time for church business so that meant that I missed some important dates for Brother Duplo

First there was his birthday way back in September.

And his 5th anniversary with Miss Duplo.

Sorry for letting both days pass without a mention.

But I'm trying to do better. So I want to let you know that Sister Melissa and her husband Greg just celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary yesterday.

Now the present for a 5th anniversary is supposed to be wood.

and for the 13th it's lace.

Though they're only virtual, and late, I hope you like them.

Hello Brethren and Sistren. Your busy little Irreverend here.

I've been getting ready for my trip, but there's (another ) pile of announcements I should deal with before I head off.



Sister Jen celebrated both her Birthday and Bridal Shower recently. Make sure to give her your good wishes.



Sister Melissa's Pub Quiz team is celebrating their first victory. Well done.



On a more serious note, Brother Sprogger has been suffering with his leg lately. I'm sure a visit from the congregation would cheer him up.



And please welcome our newest member Fenrisswolf The menagerie keeping growing.



Finally, do you feel you have something to contribute to the church? Something you're dying to tell the congregation? Some inspiration work of art you want to share? Well, now you can!

I was poking around in the church's account settings and Opera now gives the option to allow posts in the blog and albums from any group member. Of course I enabled it straight away.

I look forward to seeing what you will post here at the church. So what are you waiting for?

The Irreverend Mick, COTWG

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Many congratulations on your big day Sprogger!

May you and Mrs Sprogger have many many more happy years together.

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Hello Sprogger,

Congratulations on your wedding experience and all the best for your common future. Here is some advice how you can easily make your wife happy:

You only need to be:

1. a friend
2. a companion
3. a lover
4. a brother
5. a father
6. a master
7. a chef
8. an electrician
9. a carpenter
10. a plumber
11. a mechanic
12. a decorator
13. a stylist
14. a sexologist
15. a gynecologist
16. a psychologist
17. a pest exterminator
18. a psychiatrist
19. a healer
20. a good listener
21. an organizer
22. a good father
23. very clean
24. sympathetic
25. athletic
26. warm
27. attentive
28. gallant
29. intelligent
30. funny
31. creative
32. tender
33. strong
34. understanding
35. tolerant
36. prudent
37. ambitious
38. capable
39. courageous
40. determined
41. true
42. dependable
43. passionate
44. compassionate

WITHOUT FORGETTING TO:

45. give her compliments regularly
46. love shopping
47. be honest
48. be very rich
49. not stress her out
50. not look at other girls

AND AT THE SAME TIME, YOU MUST ALSO:

51. give her lots of attention, but expect little yourself
52. give her lots of time, especially time for herself
53. give her lots of space, never worrying about where she goes

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT:

54. Never to forget:
* birthdays
* anniversaries
* arrangements she makes

And finally some advice for your
wife how to make you happy:

1. Show up naked
2. Bring food

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Wikipedia

The Claddagh Ring is a famous friendship ring originating from the Claddagh village, located just outside the old walls of Galway city in Ireland.

The Claddagh design, an original symbol of the "Fisher Kings" of the Galway town of Claddagh, Ireland, was first fashioned into the traditional ring in the 17th Century during the reign of Mary II.

Significance

The ring's distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of friendship (the hands), loyalty (the crown) and love (the heart).

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A Wedding Blessing

May the blessings of each day be the blessings you need most,
May the most you wish for be the least you get,
May the Lord keep you in His Hand and never close His fist too tight.[/COLOR]



And a Wedding Toast (or two)

Here's to lying, cheating, stealing, and drinking.

If you lie, may you lie together.
If you cheat, may you cheat the devil.
If you steal, may you steal each other's hearts.
And if you drink, may we all drink to your happiness.

May you have love that never ends,
lots of money, and lots of friends.
Health be yours, whatever you do,
and may God send many blessings to you![/COLOR]

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Best wishes for a lifetime of walking together
Sanshan [/COLOR]