Category Archives: Reflecting on Missions

Second Saturday Servants

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Our Mission Committee at FUMCWA began planning Second Saturday Servants late in the spring to create an opportunity for our congregation to regularly go out into the world and serve along with other disciples in missions where we have provided … Continue reading →

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A New ChildFund Video

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Tom Bolton

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnCB0DNp_n8&feature=youtu.be

ChildFund does a good job with their videos and i thought this new one is particularly effective.

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Thinking on World Homeless Day

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Tom Bolton

The purpose of World Homeless Day is to draw attention to homeless people’s needs locally and provide opportunities for the community to get involved in responding to homelessness, while taking advantage of the stage an ‘international day’ provides. This World … Continue reading →

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The Line

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Tom Bolton

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGkqh5x6scw&feature=player_embedded

The Line premieres on Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. EDT, in Washington, D.C. The premiere will be followed by a panel discussion on poverty with leading scholars, policy advisers, and religious experts.

College campuses, churches, and homes across the country will host screenings of the film and live stream the panel discussion.

No screenings are scheduled in Wisconsin yet. We may need to work on that.

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William Booth: A Valued Model

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I’m off to find the full documentary. In 1865, William Booth, an ordained Methodist minister, with his wife Catherine, formed an evangelical group dedicated to preaching among the “unchurched” people living in the midst of appalling poverty in London’s East … Continue reading →

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Homelessness Information in Milwaukee

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Homelessness Information in Milwaukee

There is excelent information in this report to help us understand the issues surrounding homelessness in Milwauke County.

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Recalling Cold Weather Ministry

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I want to repeat this poem from early March, because I gave it short attention back then.  As we have reached milestones in our Divine Intervention, I am recalling some of my Friday nights from this past winter. March 31 … Continue reading →

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