5Nov2019 Read more Positive Thoughts and Good Will From Maine Dan B. Hi, Just read an article about how you gave money to your congregation to give to others. I'm not a religious person but I think this was one of the nicest acts of kindness and true philanthropy I've ever seen. I am sending you lots of positive thoughts and good will from Maine. Dan Comment
28Oct2019 Read more Moved to Generosity Pastor Pete I teach Sunday School every Sunday morning at Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church. On October 27, my class asked about the front page news story in the Enquirer describing the distribution of $60,000 by Good Shepherd's members to anyone in need. I described what I knew, the importance of providing members with an experience centering on the joy of giving, and the example given to children about sharing God's blessings. My class was blown away with what had taken place. At the end of the class, a member said he was so impressed he wanted to be part of this experience. He ask if he would give me $100 would I give it to a particular person in need. He took out his wallet and handed me a $100 bill. Because of Good Shepherd's example and the story in the Enquirer, another individual is blessed. Finally, the pastors and Church Council have set an example not only for the members of Good Shepherd but also for other churches in the Cincinnati area, i.e., as God's people we share what God has first given us. Comment