@bethany i thought so. i was so shocked when they explained it. it sounded strange at first. For those that give - put money in. For those in need - take money out.
they didn't say much about it, because it was obviously apart of the church culture, but i was curious to hear more. there were several thousand people there last night and they broadcast their xmas service LIVE in every prison in the state of Indiana and did a special service for those that were incarcerated. it was so powerful.
I was so touched a iTown church last night in Noblesville. They took an offering at the Christmas service and said this, "if there is anyone in need feel free to take money from the bucket. If there is not enough money in the bucket for your need, please talk to one of the pastors of this church - they have money that they are ready to give to those in need this Christmas."
I have been in ministry for years and have never seen this before.
Thoughts?????
ππΌ 12 Days of Christmas Prayers ππΌ
ON THE SEVENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS my Savior gave to me, a lamentation for the people of Somalia.
"In Somalia, children are starving, people are suffering, and the nation is constantly fighting against famine."
Join us in praying below:
https://backtojerusalem.com/day-7-somalia-12-days-of-christmas-prayers/
My friend and neighbor just died rather unexpectedly. She is survived by her husband, kids and grandkids. She was so very full of life it seemed, a real go getter. She is a sister in Christ and was finishing building a house to retire in. So many unfinished plans. Our lives are but a vapor, don't assume there's a tomorrow.
@daniel π₯
@StevenBerry love that
"When Christ was born, so was our hope."
- Max Lucado
#speaklife
and there you have it...we learned yesterday that my youngest son will be a cadet, training to be a 'Guardian."
https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/18/politics/pence-space-force-guardians/index.html
it is almost Christmas and we have some new users! Let's give a big welcome to @Meg, @Duva. @CharleneDavids, @Pm, @akira0116, and @greenthumb. They are the newest members to join DingDash. Sometimes DingDash can seem really difficult to navigate and make new friends until you get to meet people.
WELCOME TO THE DINGDASH FAMILY!
@RB info is all in the article found in the link. thanx
ππΌ 12 Days of Christmas Prayers ππΌ
ON THE SIXTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS my Savior gave to me, an eternal flame of passion for the forgotten people of Yemen.
"there are an estimated 1.4 million children in Yemen and all of them are at risk of dying from either war or starvation."
Find Day 6 below:
https://backtojerusalem.com/day-6-yemen-12-days-of-christmas-prayers/
Voice are growing louder. NBA legend calls for social media to get more aggressive in censoring voices that are 'dangerous' and by dangerous, he means voices he doesn't agree with.
https://www.dailywire.com/news/kareem-abdul-jabbar-urges-big-tech-to-censor-conservative-celebrities
@greenthumb i don't think so. not sure
@MaryMamuzich yes and no. the legality is all dependent on where you are. the best person to ask about details is @storehouse
I have been living and causing trouble in China for more than 20 years.