The Healing
Southern Baptist preacher said, "Anyone with 'special needs' who wants to be prayed over, please come forward to the front by the altar."
With that, Bernie Madoff got in line. When it was his turn, the Preacher asked, "Mr. Madoff, what do you want me to pray about for you?"
Bernie replied, "Preacher, I need you to pray for help with my hearing." The preacher put one hand on Madoff's ear, placed his other hand on top of Madoff's head, and then prayed and prayed and prayed. He prayed a "blue streak" for old Bernie, and the whole congregation joined in with great enthusiasm.
After a few minutes, the preacher removed his hands, stood back and asked, "Mr. Madoff, how is your hearing now?"
Bernie, a bit dazed, answered, "I don't know, it's not until next week."