Category Archives: Reflecting on Missions

Again: Essay 5 from Bread 4 the World

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Why Assistance Can’t Wait I have been sharing links to a wonderful series by Bread For the World: Development Works! This week I am repeating the fifth essay: Why Assistance Can’t Wait. Please click on the link above and read the … Continue reading →

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One Great Hour of Sharing

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Great information on One Great Hour of Sharing, an opportunity we can jump onto this Sunday:                                       One Great Hour of Sharing For more than 50 years, United Methodist congregations have been taking part in a special One Great Hour … Continue reading →

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More on Development Works

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Tom Bolton

I have been sharing links to a wonderful series by Bread For the World: Development Works! This week I am sharing the sixth essay–Development Assistance: A Key Part of the Immigration Puzzle. Please click on the link above and read … Continue reading →

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Yes: Development Works 4

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Tom Bolton

The fourth essay in the Bread for the World series, called Development Works, was all about farmers solving problems. I think this would please, but not much surprise, my ancestors and Karen’s ancestors. Here are the key points, but please do … Continue reading →

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Repeating Development Works: 2

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Tom Bolton

Americans Reaching Out Bread for the World created a wonderful series of reports in 2012 under the umbrella name Development Works.  I posted a link to the first paper last summer, and I reposted it this past week.  The second … Continue reading →

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Bread: Budget Battles and Hunger

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Tom Bolton

What the Shutdown Means for Programs that Address Hunger and Poverty -This update is from Bread for the World A government shutdown means there are no additional federal funds to support programs such as WIC, SNAP (formerly food stamps), Head … Continue reading →

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Faces of Hope

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Tom Bolton

There are important lessons here. Words from Chris Megison:  “In the wake of the “end homelessness” movement and the push by national advocates and even HUD to move away from transitional housing and replace with housing first, rapid rehousing and … Continue reading →

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