In Matthew, we are called to be the light of the world; to be a source of comfort and reassurance to those we meet along our faith journey. I invite you to be that source of illumination during this Easter season by making a “Second Mile” Easter offering that will support three life-changing ministries.
Given the unusual past 12 months, this year’s “Second Mile” Easter Offering is more important now than ever before.
What I really want to say is that my heart is full of gratitude for this ten-year chapter in my life.
In these days when a quick text or an email that flies off our fingers (and thumbs) pulsing through space getting important messages across quickly, it’s good to also remember the art and science of writing.
I had a remarkable teacher many years ago, who taught a series of lessons he called “Simple Lessons, Easy to Forget.”
Long ago in a faraway place the good King Westerfal ruled his peaceful kingdom with kindness.
The Mission parking lot has been transformed into a sacramental table that respectfully feeds people in body, mind, and spirit.
Please join me Sunday for the historic Next90 vote by voting “YES” and then again on September 17 to “get up and give” to these life-changing organizations as part of North Texas Giving Day.
This blog is another in my occasional reports about the kind of cases we are handling. Your continuing generosity sustains us as we advance this vital work.
Over these past 4 months, I have been unbelievably grateful for First Street Methodist Mission for a variety of selfish reasons. I wanted to offer this love letter to the ministry that has ministered to me in these past 4 months. So to Linda, Bernie, Kathryn, the volunteers, the board, and all of you have donated: thank you.
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