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Don't Forget Me: Why Compassion Ministries?
A few years ago I quit my job as a pastor and started working at a group home for adults with developmental disabilities. One of the six adults under my care was a 40-something man named James, a zealously friendly guy who met everyone—and I mean everyone
A few years ago I quit my job as a pastor and started working at a group home for adults with developmental disabilities. One of the six adults under my care was a 40-something man named James, a zealously friendly guy who met everyone—and I mean ...Continue Reading
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Resurrection Goes to Prison
Last week 10 people from Church of the Resurrection followed the gospel call to “remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison” (Hebrews 13:3). We entered Lincoln Correctional Facility to share the light of Christ and the love of the church to 150 incarcerated women. Since most of us had never been in a prison, we were apprehensive about what—and whom—we might encounter there. Would they listen to our message? Would they join us in worship? Would they accept this Christmas gift we were offering? Would they, so hardened by life’s disappointments, care at all?
Last week 10 people from Church of the Resurrection followed the gospel call to “remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison” (Hebrews 13:3). We entered Lincoln Correctional Facility to share the light of Christ and the love of the church to 150 incarcerated women. Since most of us had never been in a prison, we were apprehensive about what—and ...Continue Reading
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Meet the New Deacon
On May 8, Gregory Whitaker was ordained as a deacon at Resurrection. Following the service, I sat down with him to discuss the process of becoming a deacon and what the service was like for him.On May 8, Gregory Whitaker was ordained as a deacon at Resurrection. Following the service, I sat down with him to discuss the process of becoming a deacon and what the service was like for ...Continue Reading
Hand & Cloth: Resurrection’s Sanctuary of Transformation in India and Bangladesh
In the slums of India and Bangladesh, many women find themselves driven to a life of prostitution. Nipu is one of these women. Sold to a brothel when she was 10, she was later sent back to her family when one man there thought she was too young. She was now considered “damaged goods” though, looked down upon by villagers. Her family sent her back to the brothel.
In the slums of India and Bangladesh, many women find themselves driven to a life of prostitution. Nipu is one of these women. Sold to a brothel when she was 10, she was later sent back to her family when one man there thought she was too young. She was now considered “damaged goods” though, looked down upon by villagers. Her family sent her back to the ...Continue Reading
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