CHRISTMAS IN JULY

For three summer-sweltering-sweaty evenings, volunteers from Maples Methodist church came out to share the stories of Joseph in Egypt with the children in our neighborhood. In addition to providing supper each night, they brought music, crafts, and games to reinforce and illustrate the stories. Heat and sweat aside, we had…

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WHAT DO YOU SEE?

“Unplanned programming” yields such unanticipated and sweet dividends. John and I were at the Together Ministry Center RV organizing children’s books when we heard the pitter-patter of little feet outside — followed by a knocking at the door. One of our young friends saw our car outside and stopped by.…

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SHOUT OF JOY!

Last weekend I spent some one-on-one time with a pre-teen friend. She used to live in the neighborhood where we minister, but her family moved. Although her home life changed dramatically after the move, we still continued to be friends. So this weekend we went to the TMC ministry space…

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FEELIN’ THE LOVE!

I am smiling because of a promise made to me by two young friends whom I met through Together Ministry Center. We have established honest, trusting relationships. Not long ago one of them looked at me with penetrating sincerity and said,“Mrs. Karen, I don’t know how old you are. But when you die I am going to…

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