With declining membership and revenue, a congregation worked with a developer to build low-income housing on its property. It was a win-win for church and community. From the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving.
Check out these 15 Easter fundraising ideas
Because Easter brings more people to church than any other occasion besides Christmas, it offers an ideal time to invite folks to contribute to the congregation’s finances. Vanco offers 15 ideas. (Photo: Bigstockphoto)
Into (and out of) the tomb with Lazarus
RCL Reflection, 5th Sunday in Lent, Year A. March 26, 2023
So many preaching points arise from the long pericope of Jesus’ raising Lazarus from the dead. Explore themes of death and new life in Christ. Elisabeth Hartwell explores.
Being grateful: a biblical key for discipleship living
What difference does gratitude make in our lives? A lot! Being grateful is a foundation for a happy, fulfilling life as a follower of Jesus. This article from yourbreakthrough.com explains. Check out its other helpful links. (Photo: Tiger Girl, Creative Commons)
Strategies for saving towards a smooth retirement
With the long-term future of Social Security still an open question, it’s more important than ever that Americans be smart about saving for retirement. But how? Nerdwallet.com offers some commonsense advice. (Photo: Vlada Karpovic, via Pexels)
Candy-free Easter baskets are healthier for kids
With childhood obesity continuing to skyrocket, many parents are foregoing the usual candy-laden Easter baskets for their children. The Modern Mom Lounge blog offers some alternatives to the sugar-filled basket.
Blindness, sightedness, and the folly of assuming
RCL Reflection, Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 19, 2023.
Who sees and who doesn’t is explored in this week’s Gospel lesson. Through Jesus’ interaction with the man born blind we see the folly of refusing to “see” things, instead making assumptions. Joel Bergeland explores.
April Toolkit celebrates God’s gift of food
So few in our culture our farmers, so it’s easy to forget that all food — every bite — comes from a living plant or animal that God created. April’s Toolkit suggests celebrating and thanking God for food!
The coming revolution in church financing
What if tithes and offerings no longer support your church’s operations? How can you create multiple streams of income? This Q & A from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership explores. Listen or read. (Photo: National Hurricane Center)
Everybody is thirsty for God’s living water
RCL Reflection, 3rd Sunday in Lent, Year A. March 12, 2023.
This is a good Sunday to remember our watery baptism as well as our universal thirst for water, both earthly and spiritual. Our responsibility as God’s people is to bring that water to a parched and thirsty world. Elaine Ramshaw explores. (Photo: Rodnae Productions, via Pexels)
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