Category Archives: Reflecting on Missions

Effective Development Assistance Works

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Effective Development Assistance Works Bread For the World Institute published an excellent series of papers, called Development Works, in 2012.  The first paper, in March 2012, focused on some questions we often hear: How can it help hungry people overseas? But … Continue reading →

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Bread For the World on the Farm Bill

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Bread For the World on the Farm Bill There are important reminders in this article on the Farm Bill.  Bread for the World is a faith-based organization working to end hunger in the world.  I heartily recommend reading the article linked … Continue reading →

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Head Start Families at the Precipice

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Head Start Families at the Precipice Head Start Families at the Precipice This is a very important article about the impact of sequestration on real people.  It seems to me that people of faith need to digest this and act upon it.  … Continue reading →

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Divine Intervention

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Divine Intervention I have a particularly strong connection to the Divine Intervention ministry at Tippecanoe Church.  Above is a link to the program that I have not shared before.  I love the statement that is on that page these days: We are … Continue reading →

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Mapping Hunger Solutions

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Mapping Hunger Solutions This is an interesting article from the UMC website. Betsy Comstock and Carolyn Pesheck wanted to see for themselves how people are responding to the issue of hunger in America. The two sisters, both active United Methodists, … Continue reading →

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New Day in Mission

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Tom Bolton

New Day in Mission Gaston Ntambo, pilot for the United Methodist Wings of the Morning aviation ministry in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has begun his week-long journey home. He is flying a refurbished Cessna Grand Caravan — a … Continue reading →

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Teen Serve Worship 2013

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Teen Serve Worship 2013 I went on Teen Serve Missions with our Youth Group in 2010 and 2011.  My son has been there on staff for the past two years.  I am missing being there this summer.  I made many … Continue reading →

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