The Prompt: List 10 things you should never do in church. Now write a short story using three of these things.
1. Don't fall asleep in church.
2. You shouldn't text.
3. Do not break any of the Ten Commandments.
4. It is rude to talk to other people.
5. Don't listen to your iPod.
6. I would not advise you to bring in other books to read or activities to distract you (such as textbooks, crosswords, etc.).
7. Do not stick gum underneath the pews.
8. Never play practical jokes on the other people in church.
9. Roller skates and church aisles do not mix.
10. Don't kick the person in front of you.
Jimmy hadn't wanted to go to church this morning. He fought and complained to his mother all the way to church. His mother, at her wit's end, told him to behave and sat him down next to him. Jimmy fidgeted all through the opening benediction and announcements, accidentally kicking the woman sitting in front of him. He almost dropped the offering plate all over the floor because the plate was so heavy. Jimmy had never seen so much money in one spot. During the sermon, he yawned loudly and struggled to stay awake. His mother glared at him and begged him to stop such obnoxious behavior. To make sure he did, she gave him a piece of gum. Jimmy chewed the gum happily (and rather loudly) at first. He soon became bored with it. Jimmy looked over at his mother, who was intently looking at the pastor, then slowly pulled the gum out of his mouth and stuck it under the pew he was sitting in. Something the pastor said caught Jimmy's attention. He was telling the story of Samson, and Jimmy was fascinated by the man's strength. He never knew the Bible could be so much fun. Next week, he thought he wouldn't be so upset about coming to church.
My dad used to punish me for drawing in church when I was little.
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