Black friday-stories from the day

[HURRICANEBOB]

I wonder what the world would be like if people started camping out two or three days before election day, to make sure they got their vote in? Same train of thought applies to church service on Sunday...I wonder what the world would be like if people were lined up down the steps, along the sidewalk, across the parking lot and down the street a ways waiting for the church doors to open.

Or lined up around the block, and camped out on the 13 and 14th of April to get into pay their IRS taxes.........

I agree Chub....seems like some folks have lost track of what real priorities ought be. Some will knock folks down to get an I-pod, then not get involved when they see a stranded motorist.

[Tim_T]

I wonder what the world would be like if people started camping out two or three days before election day, to make sure they got their vote in? Same train of thought applies to church service on Sunday...I wonder what the world would be like if people were lined up down the steps, along the sidewalk, across the parking lot and down the street a ways waiting for the church doors to open.

It would be a much better place Tim, but unfortunately too many people have their priorities out of whack!

I spent my black Friday watching the U of L football game with my grandson (he can say Go Cards!) then tied some flies, lounged around the house and followed it up with a Louisville basketball game that night. There is no way I would go out and fight that mess for ANYTHING! I guess I am not that into material stuff, or maybe I am not that into saving money!

[waterdog101]

I wonder what the world would be like if people started camping out two or three days before election day, to make sure they got their vote in? Same train of thought applies to church service on Sunday...I wonder what the world would be like if people were lined up down the steps, along the sidewalk, across the parking lot and down the street a ways waiting for the church doors to open.

you have a couple good questions for sure, and for your secound question, it's a shame that any church door should ever have to be locked.

[DJD]

you have a couple good questions for sure, and for your secound question, it's a shame that any church door should ever have to be locked.

I agree with you but it's the reality of many things in today's churches. I have been asked many times to design security systems for churches. It's a tough decision for most churches because they want the open door policy but at the same time can't afford to get vandalized or stolen from.
So far all the big churches have installed a security system and at least one has installed a card access system.
The big churches invest a ton of money in pro sound, projectors, computers instruments and instrument storage and the property itself. They want it clean and user friendly and while they allow anyone (they say) they also don't want threatening folks walking around. I mean there are babies, toddlers, (daycare) disabled and senior citizens in most churches and they are responsible for their well being. It's sad that a church has to have security personnel or just security to watch its investment and when your get right down to it the people are the biggest investment they have.
Smaller churches don't usually have the same problems as these larger churches. Im sure location can dictate a certain amout of security regardless of size.