The new minister’s wife had a baby. The minister appealed to
the congregation for a salary increase to cover the addition
to the family. The congregation agreed that it was only fair,
and approved it. When the next child arrived, the minister
appealed and again the congregation approved the increase.
Several years and five children later, the congregation was a
bit upset over the increasing expenses. This turned into a rather
loud meeting one night with the minister. Finally, the minister
stood up and shouted “Having children is an Act of God!”
An older man in the back stood and shouted back “So are rain
and snow, but we wear rubbers for them!”