An African-American preacher in Alabama during the Dust Bowl scheduled a special prayer service to pray for rain. The church was packed out with folks from far and wife.

The preacher stepped into the pulpit, scanned the assembled congregation, and told everyone, "Y'all can head on home. This service is over!"

The people protested, "But we've not prayed for rain!"

"Won't do a lick of good," the preacher replied. "Ain't none of you brought their umbrella!"