Holy Humour – Sunday following Easter
*Often the Sunday directly after Easter is termed “Holy Humour Sunday”. It plays off the idea that the best practical joke ever was for God to have the world think Jesus was truly dead and gone and then came the joyful surprise of the resurrection. A number of years ago the United Church of Canada commissioned an artist named Willis Wheatley to draw a series of four images of Jesus. One was called “Christ, the Liberator” [check your church – if it’s not on the wall many have a copy stored away somewhere]. If you can’t find a copy see the link here at Laughing Jesus pic link. View it with your youth and ask what do you think Jesus would have laughed at? What makes something funny? What do you think is good to laugh at and what isn’t? Can religion be funny? Can we laugh in church?
* Just for You ~ How many youth workers does it take to change a light bulb? Youth workers don’t last long enough for a light bulb to burn out. [often sad but true - don't let yourself "burn out"!!]
~If you find yourself just in need of a good youth leader laugh check out Joyful Noise Newsletter link or see the Holy Fool Reflection link on the gift fools can be in the community of Christ.
~If you don’t have it already pick yourself up a copy of The UnOfficial United Church Handbook edited by Scott Douglas and Nanette McKay - two wonderfully talented folks from our Conference that have a plethora of youth ministry experience. You can purchase it from the United Church Resource Distribution (UCRD) ordering info link or borrow it from the Resource Centre Library at Resource Centre Library link. It is described as “A fun and modern overview of The United Church of Canada. 'A combination of reliable historical and theological information alongside some fun (and funny) facts and some very practical tips on being a churchgoing follower of Jesus Christ.'” Where else could you find such helpful articles such as “How to Respond When Someone Sits in Your Pew” and “How to Get Off a Church Committee”?
