The Spirit Of Ecumenism

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A Methodist friend of mine was speaking at a community Thanksgiving service. Three churches were represented: Methodist, Baptist, and Presbyterian. He said, “My text tonight is from Ephesians 2. I won’t ask you to turn there because the Baptists have probably already memorized this verse, the Presbyterians wouldn’t be able to find Ephesians 2, and I’m sure none of the Methodists brought their Bible.”

— Steve May

The point

A Methodist pastor jokes that Baptists have memorized Scripture, Presbyterians can't find Ephesians, and Methodists never brought their Bible to an interdenominational service. Lighthearted ecumenical humor.

Scripture

Ephesians 2:14-16

Audience

Adults

Tone

Humorous · Affectionate

To tell aloud

under a minute · 64 words

Subjects

Denominations Bible Unity Church Scripture Humor

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