The Preacher's Salary

The Preacher explains that he must move on to a larger congregation
that will pay him more. There is a hush within the congregation. No one
wants him to leave.

Joe Smith, who owns several car dealerships in the City, stands up
and proclaims: "If the Preacher stays, I will provide him with a new
Cadillac every year and his wife with a Honda mini-van to transport their
children!"

The congregation sighs in appreciation and applauds.

Sam Brown, a successful entrepreneur and investor, stands and says,
"If the Preacher will stay on here, I'll personally double his salary
and establish a foundation to guarantee the college education of his
children!"

There are more sighs and loud applause.

Sadie Jones, age 88, stands and announces with a smile, "If the
Preacher stays, I will give him sex."

There is total silence.

The Preacher, blushing, asks her: "Mrs. Jones, whatever possessed
you to say that?"

Sadie's 90-year old husband, Jake, is now trying to hide, holding
his forehead with the palm of his hand and shaking his head from side to
side, while his wife replies:

"Well, I just asked my husband how we could help, and he said,
"Screw the Preacher".