the church on Wayward St page 1

the church on Wayward St page 1 by ric gustafson


Pastor Arlo Simpson tore open the bag of cedar mulch and slowly began to fill in around the day lillies. He enjoyed spring and was helping the custodian with outside projects around the church.
He was working on the last group of lillies when he noticed someone standing right next to him. He looked up to see the smiling face of the day custodian. He noticed a plastic sack in his hand. " Hi Emilio" he said as he took off his work gloves and put them by his gardening tools. " How is it going?".
" Fine Pastor Simpson" was his reply as he gave the young pastor thr sack. " I found something unusual in the dumpster".
Pastor Simpson opened the sack and took out the lamp". " It looks like an old genie lamp you would see in the movies".
" Pastor, I've read that you can make wishes with those lamps" he said with a grin as he clapped his tired hands. " Maybe I can wish for a higher salary".
" With our budget, it would have to be a big wish" Pastor Simpson with a big grin as he put the lamp back into the plastic sack. " I'll keep it in my office for right now".



Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric