Several years ago when the Southern California economy took a downturn, Pastor Bob Johnson saw not only difficulty but also opportunity. So he scheduled a meeting with the mayor of his city and asked, “What can our church do to help you?” The mayor was astonished. People usually came to him for help. Here was a minister offering him the services of an entire congregation.
Together the mayor and pastor came up with a plan to address several pressing needs. In their county alone, more than 20,000 seniors had gone the previous year without a single visitor. Hundreds of foster children needed families. And many other kids needed tutoring to help them succeed in school.
Some of those needs could be addressed without much financial investment, but they all required time and interest. And that’s what the church had to give.
Giving isn’t just for the wealthy; it’s for all of us.
very interesting
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A strong community can greatly benefit families and businesses in a variety of ways if they can see the possibilities.
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Giving to others, a beautiful use of time.
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Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give…
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