“The church is the church only when it exists for others. To make a start, it should give away all its property to those in need. The clergy must live solely on the free-will offerings of their congregations, or possibly engage in some secular calling. The church must share in the secular problems of ordinary human life, not dominating, but helping and serving. It must tell men of every calling what it means to live in Christ, to exist for others.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Month: July 2009
We get to carry each other
I’m reading the new book “We Get to Carry Each Other: The Gospel according to U2
How different (my) our outlook and lives could be if we saw serving and loving others is actually a privilege – a calling – a purpose in our lives…
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Laundry Love Project :: additional notes
A few additional notes…
After our “surprise” visit to the Glenn Heights Wash and Dry last month, we requested permission from the owner in order to post flyers and such letting people know we would be offering free laundry on the last Saturday of the month.
While we weren’t able to talk with the owner directly, we were told she wasn’t interested via another employee. It was frustrating, but we pushed ahead and decided to go wash our own laundry and then simply offer free laundry for those around us.
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