Three ministers were talking about their concerns with the infestation of bats in the belfry of their churches.

The first complained: “I shot at them with a shotgun; but it only spoiled the woodwork.”

The second minister said: “I tried a more humane approach by first netting them and then releasing them 10 miles away. But they beat me back to the church!”

The third (who was looking very cocky) boasted: “I caught them, and baptized and confirmed each one. I haven’t seen them since.”