You Gotta Be Kidding Me...

GCC is incredible. 

But occasionally I have an experience in church that is weird. Occasionally I'll have an encounter with someone who does something so bizarre it boggles my mind.

It happened this weekend.

Here's the story. 

As always, I carried my bottle of water into the service with me.  Sipping water during each service, I preserve my ability to speak. The water helps me protect my voice. Preaching in five services each weekend taxes me and the water helps. 

So, I set a bottle near my chair and continually sip water.

This weekend, after drinking from my bottle, I was replacing the cap when a lady put her hand on my arm and said, "I hope you don't care; I was thirsty and I drank some of your water."

You gotta be kidding me! I put my water bottle down for one minute and some lady picks it up, takes a big swig, replaces the cap, and sets it back in place for me to enjoy.

Can you say, "Backwash?"

Zow. 

That is one of the weirdest things that's ever happened to me at church.

I thought you'd like to know so you can keep an eye on your coffee. 
She may get thirsty again.

"Hunger is no excuse for a thief to steal."  (Proverbs 6:30)

Comments

[Mandy]

It wasn't me!

I had something funny happen at GCC this weekend too. I sat next to a husband and wife who were fighting (yelling) about him wearing a hat in church. She said "Christians don't wear hats in church...it's disrespectful." Then Trace came out to lead worship wearing a hat. CLASSIC!

I'll pray you don't get a cold sore.

[DC Curry]

hahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!

sorry i was literally YELL-LAUGHING in my office reading this!!!!

[Dan Vukmirovich]

Hilarious! You reminded of something I just posted on. Another ZOW moment! Good word for it, ZOW!!!

[Becky Hunter]

Hey, nice face! Ok, that incident is just weird. Here are some ideas I have for keeping this from ever happening again. They are in no particular order.
1) Give everyone a water bottle of his or her own when then come into the sanctuary. (However, since that wouldn't stop someone from drinking out of another person's bottle it is an imperfect solution. Never mind this suggestion..)
2) Get one of those jugs you can wear on your belt..the kind that has a big straw attached for convenience. (I think this has potential for success!)
3) Drink an off-brand, weird flavor pop instead of water...almost no one likes off-brand, weird flavor pop. (However, unless you advertise it as an off-brand weird flavor, they may think it is water and drink it before they find out. So never mind this suggestion either.)
4) Hire a water guard... someone whose entire job and passionate interest is to stop improper hydration attempts. (I think this one could possibly result in another GCC FOX news alert.)
5) Come to Florida and see us. We promise we won't drink your water! (Oh, this one is the one I really feel great about...do this!)

[Your Son]

This is absolutely ridiculous! What's the deal with these psycho's?? Sometimes, I feel like it would be helpful if drop kicks to the face were socially acceptable.....

[dblacketor]

Maybe she was practicing for a trip to India. However, I know when I hover the water bottle a couple inches away from my mouth most of the water ends up on my shirt!

[Amber Cox]

WHAT!?!?! Where were the security guys?? Ryan is going to die of nervousness for you when he reads this. Hope you didn't catch any viruses or diseases.

[Nic Chaput]

I have the perfect solution. Let me introduce the Camelbak!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Camelbak-Lobo-Hydration-Pack-Green/dp/B00196497E/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1210600783&sr=1-26

Not only will this never leave yor side (back) but it will last you for all five services without a refill. Plus great for hunting!

Of course the lady could just walk right up to you and take a swig right from the straw.

[Corey Mann]

It could have been worse....it could have been MY water.

[Heather Curlee-Novak]

Perhaps she was thinkin' it would be HOLY WATER!

(I laughed out loud in my cube at work.)