Category Archives: Reflecting on Missions

Precious

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Which Precious Things? Which precious things did I lose or belittle today? I found myself seeking sadness Saturday. In serving, I looked for grieving folk. I was walking beside some brothers, but lost sight of them, my peripheral sight slothful. … Continue reading →

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RECORD HOMELESS SINCE DEPRESSION

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Tom Bolton

RECORD HOMELESS SINCE DEPRESSION The above link is to a March 4 Wall Street Journal article. Families have become a larger share of the nation’s homeless population, growing 1.4% from 2011 to 2012, after their numbers fell as the economy … Continue reading →

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In the Food Pantry

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Our Second Saturday Servants group from West Allis First UMC is working at Northcott Neighborhood House the next three months. In fact, we were there this past Saturday. A small crew will also be making sandwiches each month for delivery … Continue reading →

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Match Day at Milwaukee Rescue Mission

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Thursday (March 14) is match day at Milwaukee Rescue Mission, and it is an especially good day to make a donation to the Rescue Mission: matchdaymke.razoo.com/Milwaukee-Rescue-Mission Thank you for generously giving to help Milwaukee’s hurting and homeless on Thursday! http://vimeo.com/4482583  Good … Continue reading →

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In the Neighborhood

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Our Second Saturday Servants group from West Allis First UMC will be working at Northcott Neighborhood House the next three months. In fact, we are going there today.  A small crew will also be making sandwiches each month for delivery … Continue reading →

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Close to Spring

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Tom Bolton

A Divine Intervention, Near New Year’s Eve So close, so close, these women and men, close to me in this tiny lounge in this huge, huge Church building, this small, fragile church people, these powerful people of God. So close … Continue reading →

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Heifer families achieve life-changing transformation

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Heifer families achieve life-changing transformation The link above is to a new story of transformation at Heifer International.  Check it out! Pens inside the pigsty served as bedrooms for each of the family members — one for Thuy, her husband, … Continue reading →

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