"I'm looking for a Bledsoe Boot to borrow, used is great! If you've ever worn a boot you probably know what I'm talking about. It has a rocker bottom to make walking smoother on the rest of your body."
If you happen to have access to one of these boots please email: generosityincu@gmail.com
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
What is this?
Last week at church, ok in all honesty during church, the sermon to be specific, I had an idea. The pastor (a guy I know fairly well) was talking about the church being a community where we meet each others needs. He read from Acts 2 and I thought to myself this is all good but how do we know what each others needs really are? Maybe you are a total superstar and are honest with those around you and ask for help when you need it. I'm not and have a feeling I might not be the only person who is not. So...I wanted to create a forum for folks to share what their needs are. Their true and honest needs. Are you in need of a ride to an appointment? Did your childcare just fall through? Are you unable to pay your utility bill? Did your washer just break and you can't do laundry? Did something in your house just break and you have no clue how to fix it?
Since we're not a culture that likes airing our weaknesses I had the idea that a blog where these needs are anonymously posted might be a good venue to match one person's needs with another's blessings.
Here's how it works if you have a need:
1. Send an email to me at generosityincu@gmail.com. I will not share your request with another soul.
2. I will then post your need on this blog anonymously.
3. I will notify you when someone responds and is able to help.
Here's how it works if you are looking to be generous:
1. I will update the blog with needs of individuals.
2. If there is a way you are able to generously provide for someone you can email me at generosityincu@gmail.com. The idea is that both parties will remain anonymous unless otherwise requested. Of course this won't always be possible if you're providing a service of some sort.
Some questions you might have?
Is this just for The Launch? NO. It's for everyone.
Is this just for First Church? NO. See above.
Do I have to live in Champaign Urbana? NO. See above again.
We are called to live in community with one another. There is very little in our culture that supports this idea. This has had a tragic impact on our willingness to be vulnerable with one another. Instead we exhaust ourselves, rack up debt and simply don't live life as Christ intended because we are too busy trying to look like we've got it together. I've got news for you- no one has it together! So join the generous revolution and let God use you.
Since we're not a culture that likes airing our weaknesses I had the idea that a blog where these needs are anonymously posted might be a good venue to match one person's needs with another's blessings.
Here's how it works if you have a need:
1. Send an email to me at generosityincu@gmail.com. I will not share your request with another soul.
2. I will then post your need on this blog anonymously.
3. I will notify you when someone responds and is able to help.
Here's how it works if you are looking to be generous:
1. I will update the blog with needs of individuals.
2. If there is a way you are able to generously provide for someone you can email me at generosityincu@gmail.com. The idea is that both parties will remain anonymous unless otherwise requested. Of course this won't always be possible if you're providing a service of some sort.
Some questions you might have?
Is this just for The Launch? NO. It's for everyone.
Is this just for First Church? NO. See above.
Do I have to live in Champaign Urbana? NO. See above again.
We are called to live in community with one another. There is very little in our culture that supports this idea. This has had a tragic impact on our willingness to be vulnerable with one another. Instead we exhaust ourselves, rack up debt and simply don't live life as Christ intended because we are too busy trying to look like we've got it together. I've got news for you- no one has it together! So join the generous revolution and let God use you.
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