Unbeknown to most of the congregation, the new preacher enjoyed an occasional bottle of wine. One Church member, aware of this, presented the minister with a bottle of Bordeaux. But the gift had a string attached - the minister would have to say thank you from the pulpit.

At the conclusion of the next service, the preacher made the announcements, then said, “And I want to thank my friend for giving the fine fruit, and for the spirit in which it was given.”