Tag Archives: Milwaukee

Friday Call for Help

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I am thinking that I may make this a regular feature on Fridays: I’ll ask my readers for ideas and suggestions on a topic I am working on. I’m looking for a crafty, but simple, mission project that may productively … Continue reading →

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H U N G E R

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I am repeating a poem from last August. I Hunger Away from the paths I usually walk, I hunger. My mind clear, grains green all around me, I open my heart, my mind, my soul today. Fill me up. (C) … Continue reading →

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Human Trafficking Seminars

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Here is a listing of discussions on Human Trafficking in Milwaukee throughout the months of June and July: CYD_Human Trafficking Flyer If you click on the link, you can print out and share the flyer. Most of the speakers will … 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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Some Info on Hope House in Milwaukee

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Some Info on Hope House in Milwaukee For my friends who may want to check out the Getting Involved tab. I really like their direct Mission Statement.

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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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Are there More Homeless Irish Than When I Was Blind?

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Truly I heard the gentle brogue tonight, a soft, genteel, lilt in his voice. He could sell snow to eskimos, would sell, and yet I heard the uncertainty there, the yearning for his mother’s word-caress. So alone, he wanted to … Continue reading →

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