Now since the Chief Secretary chose to use a parable, this may be difficult, Alice, but I would like to try one myself. apologies to Elden*. I even do this with I think you all should be reminded of a man I heard of who had not been to church. For many, many months he had not attended church and the minister stopped him one day and asked him, would he not this Sunday come to church because he was badly missed and he was needed. It happened to be a Sunday when the minister was greatly inspired and spoke at great length. His sermon touched on every book of the Bible and lasted for more than four hours. And as the man left the church the minister said I was so pleased that you came here. good. I hope that you feel that it did you And the man said to the pastor, "I, pastor, am reminded of something that happened in my childhood when my father went to feed the pigs and he took a whole cartload, a whole wagonload of food down to feed the pigs and only one pig showed up. pig with food. My father emptied the cart and almost drowned the Pastor, I realize I have not been to church in a long time but did you have to give me the whole load at once?” giving you the whole load at once. We thank you very much for your hospitality and hope to see all of you again soon. appreciation to Alice. We apologize for Thank you. * Reverend Elden Buck, Alice's husband. 65 And finally our deep