The other twenty million finalists might as well give up. One of the gold-sticker-laden sweepstakes entry forms and magazine sales pitches that show up just about weekly in most Americans' mailboxes was sent to God.
American Family Publishers sent its computer generated entry form to “God of Bushnell” at the Bushnell Assembly of God; a church in central Florida. “God, we’re searching for you. You’ve been positively identified as our $11 million Mystery Millionaire” – the form read.
The fine print showed the Creator was merely a finalist, but the letter encouraged him to try his luck. “Imagine the looks you’d get from your neighbors: Well don’t just sit there God, come forward now and claim your prize” the marketing letter said.
Bill Brack, the church’s pastor told the Tampa Tribune that he had not yet decided whether the church would “enter God’s name in the sweepstakes.” Pastor Brack said, “Truth is, God already has $11 million dollars” as he chuckled.
Laugh out loud – I know it sure would be one of the funniest headlines ever read: “God Wins $11 Million from Sweepstakes.” I’m sure that wouldn’t be the first crazy news headline we’ve ever seen, but it would sure be one of the best ones.
By Dr Tim McClure
www.drtimmcclure.maxous.com/sp1
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