for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt where the given word is Glow and the limit, 94 words.
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As the faithful few conclude their random rendition of All Things Bright and Beautiful, Miss Pargiter relaxes having endured another battle with the wheezing organ.
The Reverend Caruthers surveys the congregation which sits, braced in nervous anticipation.
“Beware the temptations of the flesh” he hisses. Then yells, spitting like a venomous snake. “Fornication, drunkenness; let not Satan determine your destiny. The wages of sin are DEATH!”
Farmer Fred shrinks whilst Postmistress Poppy’s cheeks glow crimson.
When the pointing, thumping, and ranting subsides, Miss Pargiter valiantly attempts to accompany the final hymn, Peace Perfect Peace.
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Postmistress Poppy has been busy. Well done.
Have a fabulous weekend, Keith. 🙂
She’s a naughty lady! Have a great one too Sandee.
Sigh…I imagine they were all glad when the last “Amen” was said.
Rev C needs to study II Timothy 2:24-25: “And the servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, in meekness instructing…”
If I had the courage I’d point that out to him! But I’m sure he’d fire back with another quotation!
Haha! Entertaining as usual.
…as I hoped! Thanks, Sadje.
Always a pleasure Keith
Ah, Shame and Guilt made their appearance, eh? At least we know that Conscience did, too! 🙂
Absolutely so Na’ama!
🙂
Oh, dear. While i guess a good “fire and brimstone” sermon is needed on occasion, i can’t see where a steady diet of such does a whole lot of good.
Nor me Mimi!
Oh dear… She has a “Miss” in front of her name… she should be free and clear to allow temptation into her life… I bet Farmer Fred also is…
Nothing wrong with a bit of temptation now and again!
Could not agree more.
ha, ha… Thank you Keith, uplifting. Preachers will be our death…. not sin ! Have an inspiring week.
You could be right Susan! You too.
Dear Keith,
I love the battle with the pipe organ. You set the stage well. A complete story in 94 glowing words. Good job.
Shalom,
Rochelle
That’s so kind of you, thanks, Rochelle.
Reading your story, Keith, reminded me of this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K16fG1sDagU
That’s absolutely hilarious Bill and sits alongside my tale perfectly! Thanks for introducing me to it.