I was about to title this one "Hell of a Donation", but then realized that it would be pretty blasphemous to use the word "hell" to describe a story of someone donating a very valuable lottery ticket to a church donation basket. Good thing I can catch myself from time to time.
By WBALTV.com
Maryland Lottery officials said the pastor of a struggling parish recently came across a generous donation in the collection plate — a $30,000 scratch-off ticket.
Lottery officials didn't release the name of the church but did say the ticket had been scratched off when it was placed in the collection plate earlier this month.
The pastor found the ticket when tallying that Sunday's contributions.
The church will use the money toward operating expenses, but the pastor said he hopes some of the money can be shared with those in need.
"I have no idea who did this," the pastor told Lottery workers, admitting that he had to ask someone if the ticket was indeed a winner. "I really have no clue."
The winning "Cash Craze Crossword" ticket was purchased at No. 1 Liberty Mart on Liberty Road in Randallstown.