Pastor Jones, at St. Michaels Lutheran Church, wasn't quite sure just how to put his Easter sermon together. And believe me, it wasn't for lack of advice and study.

At the last council meeting, the church president had jokingly told him he hoped that this year's Easter sermon would finally say something significant to all those "Christmas and Easter Christians" who show up only twice a year and only put a dollar in the plate.

"Pastor, tell them how much money it takes to keep this building in good repair, and who pays the electrical bill when the boy scouts meet here every other night. And besides, Easter is the perfect opportunity to say something about being a good Christian and commitment. Save some of those souls ” tell them what Christianity is about."

On another occasion, a member…