Good answer, wrong question!

Furnished with a cup of tea, a supply of water and a brief explanation of the Salvation Army our plasterers were just about ready to get plastering.

Pleasantries exchanged, Frank enquired as to whether we’d ‘had any other pastors around?’ Keen to share conversation, over the next two minutes I enthusiastically explained how we had indeed been visited and welcomed by the pastor of a local church who had used our hall in the past.

Frank then clarified the look of confusion that had clouded his face during my ‘helpful response’ when he said ‘yes, but have you had any other plasterers around’(!).

It appeared I’d given a good answer to the wrong question. As we look to get to know and get involved in our community I pray we’ll make sure we concentrate on the questions people are actually asking rather than the good answers we’re enthusiastically ready to share.