There are people all over the world who, while living in impoverished conditions, see a way out with an inspired entrepreneurial idea. These people are willing to work hard to farm or weave or fish or build, but don’t have the resources to get even the smallest business off the ground. More often than not, traditional financial institutions are either unavailable or [...]
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Sunday Service – Kiva
March 11, 2012Sunday Service – Red Cross Tornado Response
March 4, 2012Continuing a nearly seventy year tradition, the President issued a proclamation declaring March to be American Red Cross month. How incredible then that, just three days in to the month, the organization’s disaster services are desperately needed. The Red Cross has mobilized to provide emergency assistance in eleven states hit by Friday’s tornado outbreak. By Friday evening, their quick response teams had [...]
Sunday Service – Almsgiving isn’t just for Lent
February 26, 2012This weekly post typically focuses on various ways to give and serve through community service, organized local or national charities, or simply through individual giving of time, talent and resources. If you are of one of the Christian traditions, almsgiving is a very important part of the Lenten observance. The season of Lent began with Ash [...]
Sunday Service – Presidents Day Charities
February 19, 2012Tomorrow is Presidents Day, a holiday created in 1968 (eff. 1971) to combine the observances of George Washington’s birthday on February 22 and Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on February 12; celebrating both on the third Monday of February. If you’re a history buff, you may be familiar with Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in Virginia and Lincoln’s Presidential [...]
Sunday Service – Gift of music
February 12, 2012Do you have an old, gently used musical instrument, perhaps tucked away in the attic or a closet? Do you recall learning how to play the flute or violin or piano as a child? Sure, those lessons could be tedious, but remember that first recital, that first concert, that first round of applause? Bravo! The opportunity to learn [...]
Sunday Service – NFL Charities
February 5, 2012Since today is Super Bowl Sunday, I thought I would share the great work done by NFL teams in their local communities. Many professional athletes have their own charitable foundations. They quietly do great work, filling a need they feel passionate about. In addition to the individual players, the National Footbal League itself views community [...]
Sunday Service – Souper Bowl of Caring
January 29, 2012It’s Super Bowl week! And, it’s Souper Bowl Week! In 1990, a seminary intern delivered this simple prayer: “Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those who are without a bowl of soup to eat.” Out of that prayer, Souper Bowl of Caring was born. The idea was [...]
Sunday Service – Be a snow angel
January 22, 2012We woke up to our first “real” snowfall yesterday, about three inches covering our neighborhood. While I plugged away at a project for work, my husband went outside and cleared the snow from our driveway. Listening to the morning news, I heard that in the New York City area, not too far from where most of our family [...]
Sunday Service – MLK Day of Service
January 15, 2012Tomorrow is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring Dr. King’s life and legacy, and his impact on civil and human rights. Americans who do not have to report to work tomorrow are encouraged to view it as a day on instead of a day off - a day to serve to the local community. While doing some research for this [...]
Sunday Service – Boys and Girls Clubs
January 8, 2012A safe place to learn and grow… Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals… Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences… Hope and opportunity. For many of us, the above describes a happy home. Children need a safe place to learn and grow. They need ongoing relationships with caring adults. They need experiences to enhance their quality [...]
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