Dear Black Friday early risers: If you can get up to shop, you can get up for church

Americans have been marveling at the long lines that have snaked out the doors of retail stores since the beginning of this week. The early-bird prowess of Black Friday shoppers was also noteworthy. Many Twitter users had similar observations about those selective powers. Namely, why aren’t Black Friday early risers able to roll out of bed so eagerly on Sundays?

Whats the point of black friday ? Id like to see that much people wake up that damn early & go to church. ?

— . (@gtfo_hoee) November 29, 2013

https://twitter.com/IamNicoleDash/status/406266075077033984

We go out at 5am for Black Friday shopping.. But complain about 8am service at church. Please forgive us Lord.

— A R I A N E (@mydear_ariane) November 29, 2013

https://twitter.com/Gifted_Steph/status/406321136474275840

https://twitter.com/Demetriusbucker/status/406268204139700224

I long to see the day when people line up early for church like Black Friday. Think about it… eternal salvation, FREE! Now that's a deal.

— Noel (@OneWordGospel) November 29, 2013

Pastors, if you want folks to get to church early and full of excitement maybe you should call your services "Black Friday Worship Events."

— Ron Wofford (@ronwofford) November 29, 2013

It’s all about the marketing, isn’t it?

As of 3.45am, lines outside the major stores as shoppers wait for the 4am opening http://t.co/POmNhMCQat | pic.twitter.com/o1MVsWHOj5

— Bernews (@bernewsdotcom) November 29, 2013