Crossfit Workout Mistaken for Pentecostal Service

Crossfit Gym Hosting "Intense Spiritual WOD" Mistaken for Pentecostal Church Service

Jerusalem, California- Parishioners of the First Pentecostal Church of Jerusalem were in for a surprise this Sunday when they showed up for their weekly service, only to find a group of sweaty, spandex-clad individuals jumping around and grunting to the sounds of Christian rock music.

"I walked in and immediately knew something was off," said longtime church member Martha Wilkins. "There were people doing these strange exercises and throwing heavy objects around, all while the music was blasting. I thought I had walked into some kind of cult ritual, not our regular Sunday service."

It turns out the "intense spiritual workout" was actually just the 6am Crossfit class at Jerusalem Fitness, a local gym next door that had recently started playing contemporary Christian music during their early morning sessions.

"We were just trying to create a more motivational and inspiring atmosphere for our members," explained gym owner Chad Broseph. "Who knew it would end up looking like some kind of Charismanic show?"

Several confused parishioners even joined in the workout, thinking it was part of the church service.

"I started speaking in tongues and waving my arms around, trying to keep up with everyone," said Wilkins. "Then I realized I was the only one not wearing Lululemon. That's when I knew I was in the wrong place."

The gym has since agreed to turn the music down and put up clearer signage to avoid any future mix-ups. As for the Pentecostal church, they're considering a collaboration by adding a Crossfit class to their weekly schedule.

"If all that jumping and shouting brings people closer to God, who are we to judge?" said the pastor. "As long as they're leaving their kettlebells at home."

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