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Digital Missions Will Take Thousands Of Volunteers

January 15, 2010 By: Gordon Marcy Category: Digital Missions

Advances in digital communication have made it possible for anyone to present the gospel and disciple others from the convenience of their home, office or just about anywhere. The opportunities are there, but it will still takes thousands of volunteers to meet the need.

In my last post, I mentioned that technology had opened the door for participating in local outreach to people from all walks of life and various professions. Today, even leaders in full-time ministry with packed schedules are volunteering. Meet Dave Sears.

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Toy Stories

December 24, 2009 By: Ruth Schenk Category: Human Interest Stories

No one who walks in the door for their appointment at the Toy Store has had an easy year. Single moms like Jennifer Hitt and Janae Jones work several jobs to meet the needs of their families. Sometimes making income stretch to cover food, clothing and bills is like balancing on a high wire.

The toy store was a life-saver for Southeast member Kristal Summers, 27. She had no idea how to provide Christmas for her five children, ages 18 months to 11 years old, before coming to the Toy Store.

It wasn’t at all what she expected.

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