Week 4 of our discussion from this material produced by Lifechurch.tv and based on the book, When Helping Hurts: Alleviating Poverty Without Hurting the Poor. . .and Yourself by Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett.
We’re sorry to say we don’t have the discussion track for this week, but here is the video on which it was based.
Linda is thankful for Cindy’s helpfulness. Priscilla is enjoying a vacation. Mary is enjlying her volunteer work . Didi is thankful to have someone to install her air conditioner. There were praises from and about the children that I want … Continue reading →
This request came through our Facebook page. Prayer Warriors!!! A request has come in for a relative of one of our friends. Dwight & Kay Prather (brother & sister) (church where we had our Baptisms). Kay asked for prayers for … Continue reading →
Week 3 of our discussion from this material produced by Lifechurch.tv and based on the book, When Helping Hurts: Alleviating Poverty Without Hurting the Poor. . .and Yourself by Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett.
Here is the audio from the discussion surrounding the video. If you wish to experience the session as it happened, pause when prompted and watch the video below.
I’m blessed to have my sister and parents here today. The funeral for frances was nice. That’s a strange praise report but not when we consider that she is much happier now that she is with Jesus. Pam is thankful … Continue reading →
If you missed the service last week, go check out the Media page. We had a lively discussion during Sunday school as we discussed the reality that there is brokenness in all of us. In his message, Pastor David provided … Continue reading →
For the next six weeks, we will be covering this material produced by Lifechurch.tv and based on the book, When Helping Hurts: Alleviating Poverty Without Hurting the Poor. . .and Yourself by Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett.
Here is the audio from the discussion surrounding the video. If you wish to experience the session as it happened, pause when prompted and watch the video.
Cathy is thankful to have some work done. Didi is thankful to be moved. Teresa is thankful that her brother brought her to church today. We are thankful for repairs in progress to the baptistry. Kelly prays for everything to … Continue reading →
For the next six weeks, we will be covering this material produced by Lifechurch.tv and based on the book, When Helping Hurts: Alleviating Poverty Without Hurting the Poor. . .and Yourself by Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett.
Here is the audio portion of the class. Sorry for the missing minutes.
The goal: Transformation
“The Goal of this series is to equip the North American church with a ministry framework that restores the poor to fulfilling their God-given callings & potential.”
Q: What is Poverty?
*List 5-10 words that come to mind when you think of poverty. Watch the video, then scroll down for points to ponder.
Brokenness in the 4 Relationships can lead to behaviors & circumstances that contribute to poverty.
Broken Relationships:
Questions to ponder:
Q: How might thinking about this person’s poverty in terms of broken relationships change the way you interact with him/her?
Q: Are there NEW ways to show the love and healing work of Christ?
Cindy is thankful to have finished work on her house. Kelly has a better place to live. We’re delighted to have Didi back! She thanks everyone for praying for her. Cathy’s cousin is recovering well from back surgery. Cathy thanks … Continue reading →