Laughter: An Ordinary Miracle. OpenSpirit Sunday Evening; November 22, 2009; 7 – 8pm
Performing Arts Center of MetroWest, Framingham
Pearl St. Entrance; Red Door & Elevator to 3rd Floor!
Laughter: one of the “ordinary miracles” of our lives. 
Children do it naturally, reminding us how good it feels. Scientists tell us that laughter reduces the levels of our stress hormones, increasing health-enhancing hormones like endorphins; they remind us that it enhances our immune system and reduces the physical effects of stress.
Jesus must have laughed. Luke remembers him promising laughter for those who found themselves weeping (6. 21). He delighted in children, who live in an abundance of laughter; maybe that’s what he meant when he told the stern adult disciples that “to them belongs the reign of God”!
And the parables – which he may have told like this: “Hey, did you hear the one about that millionaire from the Twin Cities who wanted to throw a party? Or. . .the Norwegian bachelor farmer?” Okay, it would have been a rich guy from Jerusalem, and a poor Galilean farmer. But, hey! you get the point.
Now, whatever happened to laughter in church? Come find out this Sunday evening, as we celebrate laughter as a measure of grace among us.
Wear something ridiculous. Come prepared for joy. And why not, when you consider the options?
Come to taste the joy that cannot help but laugh. Sing. And, who knows, maybe even dance! Come ready to welcome OpenSpirit, the laughter of God among us!