During a recent ecumenical gathering, a secretary rushed in shouting, “The building is on fire!”

• The Methodists gathered in the corner and prayed.

• The Baptists cried, “Where is the water?”

• The Quakers quietly praised God for the blessings that fire brings.

• The Lutherans posted a notice on the door declaring the fire was evil.

• The Roman Catholics passed the plate to cover the damage.

• The Jews posted symbols on the door hoping the fire would pass.

• The Congregationalists shouted, “Every man for himself!”

• The Fundamentalists proclaimed, “It’s the vengeance of God!”

• The Episcopalians formed a procession and marched out.

• The Christian Scientists concluded that there was no fire.

• The Presbyterians appointed a chairperson who was to appoint a committee to look into the matter and submit a wirtten report.

• The secretary grabbed the fire extingusher and put the fire out.