Category Archives: Reflecting on Missions

Habits Good and Bad

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Exodus 16:15-19 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) When the Israelites saw it, they said to one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, “It is the bread that the Lord has … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Missions

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I find over and over that my favorite mission experiences have been with smaller churches or smaller groups. I don’t mean to diss the activities of larger congregations or organizations. Certainly I connect with a number of the big ones. … Continue reading →

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Small is Beautiful

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Small is Beautiful This is a great neighborhood mission, operated by a very small church. In a small building tucked away on a side street in Forrest City, Ark., Kynette United Methodist Church gathers each week. With an average worship … Continue reading →

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Cold Early Prayer

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Coffee long gone, cup dry-stained, and Frost etching across these thin-paned portals, We hear voices, poems clearly ascribed across years. Three o’clock high, and pain crushes his spirit, fragile bones dropping him to boyhood lost, and found. Will the sun … Continue reading →

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Excited that We are Sent

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I am excited about Missions at First United Methodist Church, where I am a member and disciple of Jesus. Last Saturday, we had an awesome visit with folks at God’s Kidz in the Hood, and we made some sandwiches for … Continue reading →

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What Child is This?

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Tom Bolton

As I said in early December, I wish we had Christmas music throughout the year. But, just this one more time now, I am sharing Christmas music (until December). This is a great way to prepare for a Saturday Mission … Continue reading →

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On Mission Devotions

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This blog by Scott Parrish gave me some good material as I prepare for Second Saturday Servants tomorrow.  We will be sharing a meal and Bible study with God’s Kidz in the Hood this Saturday. On Mission Devotions is the place … Continue reading →

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