PHOTO PROMPT © Jen Pendergast
Bats in the Belfry
Reverend June looked for divine inspiration to write this Sunday’s sermon, her first in the new parish. She was replacing Father Flannery, who’d disappeared suddenly, location unknown, after thirty years at the pulpit.
She’d heard so much about Father Flannery as a preacher who could sway his congregation; one who could make believers out of the most entrenched of agnostics.
Every eye was riveted upon Reverend June as she spoke; every mouth hung open.
Standing at the door, smiling and shaking hands with folk as they filed out, one woman said,
“I’m glad Father Flannery’s bats flew the belfry. Welcome!”
[100 words]
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields is the host of Friday Fictioneers.
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That’s a nice ending. (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe. This one was a tough write for me. The ideas just weren’t there.
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Now this is a wonderful and original take on the prompt, Lisa! Nicely done and way to go Reverend June!
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Happy you liked my spin, thanks.
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That I did! Love when people step out of the pulpit … I mean box!
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:)
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😉
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A good story Li.
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:) Glad you enjoyed my story, thank you.
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You’re very welcome
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great story with a great ending Li :D
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Carol Anne, so happy you enjoyed the story <3
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Ha, this brought a smile :)
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Paul, when you smile I smile. Thanks!
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Wonderful 😀
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At least one of the good Father’s flock were not swayed
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haha! yes! :)
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Inspiringly creative!
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Dana, thanks so much. The pic had me stymied for awhile.
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She did him in ? :-D
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I was thinking asylum but may be… ;)
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A good first impression always goes down well.
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Great story. Maybe reverend June won them over with a little help from above?
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It’s very possible. Thanks for reading and your comment, Someone. (Will?)
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Mysterious disappearance of the past Father & hearty welcome to the new female preacher
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Thanks Anita for reading and your comment.
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Fresh blood, fresh inspiration. A lovely tale.
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Thanks, Patrick, I wish them well.
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Bats in the belfry, that’s mental! Nice one, Lisa!
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lol thanks, Keith :)
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it looks like she made a good first impression. I consider that a plus. :)
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I agree, Plaridel :)
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What a nice successful beginning for the new reverend.
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And that was she who forgot to log in…
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Thanks, Gabi. Doesn’t it get tedious to have to log in before making every comment? I know it bugs the … out of me!
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It sounds like Reverand June won over the congregation. A lovely story, Lisa!
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Brenda thanks so much. Yes, I believe she did.
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There is definitely something to be said for a positive reception! Makes me wonder what exactly she preached about…
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Good question, Violet!
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Oh I was worried there but I’m glad it went well for her. Some small towns might not react so nice to a new face.
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Laurie you are so right.
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Dear Lisa,
Proving once more that the best man for the job is a woman. ;) Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle,
Ha ha! :::lips zipped, but chuckling inside:::
Thanks, my friend.
Shalom,
Lisa
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You’re mostt welcome, Lisa. :D
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Oh my, poor Father Flannery.
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I hope he’s doing well, wherever he is. Thanks, Dawn.
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Change can be good. :)
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:)
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