2. Supporters - give time and money if they like the minister and treasurer.
3. Leaners - use the church for funerals, baptisms and marriage, but give no time or money to support the Church.
4. Working leaners - work but do not give money.
5. Specials - help and give occasionally for something that appeals to them.
6. Annuals - or Easter birds - dress up, look serious, and go to Church on Easter.
7. Sponges - take all blessings and benefits, even the sacraments, but give no money to support the Church.
8. Tramps - go from Church to Church but support none.
9. Gossips - talk freely about everyone except the Lord Jesus.
10. Scrappers - take offense, criticize, and fight.
11. Orphans - are children sent by parents who do not set them an example.
12. Backsliders - "go back and walk no more with Jesus." - St. John 6:66
13. Hypocrites - are leaners who say they are better than Church goers.
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