diff --git a/samples/slack-app.js b/samples/slack-app.js
index 34e102e..223eb86 100644
--- a/samples/slack-app.js
+++ b/samples/slack-app.js
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ var abbottConfig = {
   }
 };
 
-const abbottFramework = new AbbottFramework(abbottConfig);
+try {
   const abbottFramework = new AbbottFramework(abbottConfig);
 
   abbottFramework.start()