"Crossers"

 I knew a guy at work a long time ago who kept a "Crosser" file. So, just what is a "Crosser"? I wasn't totally convinced that I wanted to know when he asked me if I'd like to see his...

According to his definition, "Crossers" are those designated church pianists and/or organists who when  caught up in the spirit of their music, would play with such verve and gusto that invariably, they would cross their hands in sweeping, dramatic gestures on the keyboard.

His collection of "Crossers" were just photos of people that he imagined 'getting into it' at the keyboard on Sundays.


Most were gleaned from obituaries, and looked a lot like this lady...

Anyway, when I came across this email of "Church Ladies With Typewriters" the other day, it reminded me of he and his Crosser file. I just had to share it...

• The sermon this morning: 'Jesus Walks on the Water.' The sermon tonight: 'Searching for Jesus.'

• Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands. 

• Miss Charlene Mason sang 'I will not pass this way again,' giving obvious pleasure to the congregation. 

• For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.

• Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days. 

•  A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.

•  At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be 'What Is Hell?' Come early and listen to our choir practice. 

• Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones. 

• Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered.. 

• Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM - prayer and medication to follow. 

• Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM . All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B.S. is done. 

• The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the Congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday. 

•  Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM . Please use the back door. 

• The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7 PM . The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy. 

• Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance. 

•  The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new campaign slogan last Sunday: 'I Upped My Pledge - Up Yours'.