(Note: Spoiler Alert. This post is writing commentary on the book Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It). This book is being discussed on April 11 by the Avondale United Methodist Book Club. Those who want to read the book before forming opinions are advised to read … Continue reading Chapter Seven: Wise Giving
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Chapter Six: No Quick Fixes
(Note: Spoiler Alert. This post is writing commentary on the book Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It). This book is being discussed on April 11 by the Avondale United Methodist Book Club. Those who want to read the book before forming opinions are advised to read … Continue reading Chapter Six: No Quick Fixes
“Perfect” weather for a ham and bean dinner
A bit of winter weather didn't deter people from attending the annual Ham and Bean Dinner at Avondale United Methodist Church from noon-7 p.m. on Saturday, February, 28, 2015. The weather forecast kept on varying throughout the week -- was it going to snow on Saturday? was it going to snow before or after the … Continue reading “Perfect” weather for a ham and bean dinner
Chapter Five: Beyond Us-Based Giving
(Note: Spoiler Alert. This post is writing commentary on the book Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It). This book is being discussed on April 11 by the Avondale United Methodist Book Club. Those who want to read the book before forming opinions are advised to read … Continue reading Chapter Five: Beyond Us-Based Giving
Chapter Four: Need vs. Relationships
(Note: Spoiler Alert. This post is writing commentary on the book Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It). This book is being discussed on April 11 by the Avondale United Methodist Book Club. Those who want to read the book before forming opinions are advised to read … Continue reading Chapter Four: Need vs. Relationships
Chapter Three: The Anatomy of Giving
(Note: Spoiler Alert. This post is writing commentary on the book Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It). This book is being discussed on April 11 by the Avondale United Methodist Book Club. Those who want to read the book before forming opinions are advised to read … Continue reading Chapter Three: The Anatomy of Giving
Chapter Two: The Problem With Good Intentions
(Note: Spoiler Alert. This post is writing commentary on the book Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It). This book is being discussed on April 11 by the Avondale United Methodist Book Club. Those who want to read the book before forming opinions are advised to read … Continue reading Chapter Two: The Problem With Good Intentions
Chapter One: The Scandal
(Note: Spoiler Alert. This post is writing commentary on the book Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It). This book is being discussed on April 11 by the Avondale United Methodist Book Club. Those who want to read the book before forming opinions are advised to read … Continue reading Chapter One: The Scandal
Souper Bowl of Caring
Today is another short photography post. As those who care about professional sports (which excludes me) know, today is the Super Bowl. For those of us at Avondale United Methodist Church, that means two more things. First, Super Bowl weekend is when we sponsor the annual Souper Bowl of Caring, where we raise/collect food for … Continue reading Souper Bowl of Caring
Scorecard — Encouraging the church to sing
I read this blog yesterday when it came out, and thought it was good enough to share, but I didn't want to just reblog it. So instead, follow the link above, and then follow my comments below on the 13 steps. One of the reasons I enjoy attending Avondale United Methodist Church is because it … Continue reading Scorecard — Encouraging the church to sing
At The Rainbow 