Recently, just as an ecumenical gathering was commencing, a secretary rushed in shouting, “The building is on fire!”

• The Methodists gathered in a corner and prayed.
• The Baptists cried, “Where is the water?”
• The Quakers quietly praised God for blessings that fire brings.
• The Lutherans posted a notice on the door declaring that fire was evil.
• The Roman Catholics passed the plate to cover the damage.
• The Jews posted symbols on the doors hoping the fire would pass.
• The Congregationalists shouted, “Every man for himself.”
• The Fundamentalists proclaimed, “It’s the vengeance of God!”
• The Episcopalians formed a procession and marched out.
• The Christian Scientists concluded that the fire would burn itself out.
• The Presbyterians appointed a chairperson, who was to appoint a committee to look into the matter and submit a written report.
• The Unity Students proclaimed the fire had no power over them.
• Some Atheists in attendance didn’t believe there was a fire.
• The Secretary grabbed the fire extinguisher and put out the fire.
• AND The Mormons, having arrived fifteen minutes late, missed the fire completely!!!!