The Pastor’s Corner…Meet Joan
Posted by Kari Switala on Apr 29, 2013 in Uncategorized | 0 comments
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15 I’ve known Joan for about five years now and have really come to enjoy our conversations together. Joan is a Native American women who has lived in the Phillips Neighborhood...
Read MoreThe Birthday Party That Never Ends!
Posted by Kari Switala on Apr 29, 2013 in Uncategorized | 0 comments
By Judy Heilman Konop Matthew 5:16- Let your light so shine before men, that They may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Everybody likes a good birthday party. When you think of young girls at a party you envision giggles and talk of boys along with the pizza, birthday cake and games. But recently one young lady who volunteers at HTM Food Shelf wanted to make...
Read MoreA Tale of Two Businessmen — Dale Meier
Posted by Kari Switala on Apr 29, 2013 in Uncategorized | 1 comment
Two businessmen, Ron and Jason, were driving through south Minneapolis one morning on their way to a marketing meeting, when Jason commented on the amount of trash littering the streets and sidewalks. “It seems like no one cares” Jason said. Ron shook his head in agreement. Soon they approached what they thought was a huge pile of trash or dirty clothes on the sidewalk. As they passed they...
Read MoreUnexpected Moments
Posted by Kari Switala on Apr 29, 2013 in Uncategorized | 0 comments
By: A food shelf volunteer Just the other day, I was standing in a room and noticed a woman across the way looking at me. You know that look, the one where they are sure they know you but just can’t quite place where they know you from. Moments later a look of recognition came over her face and she rushed over to where I was standing. With great effort, we communicated; between her fluent...
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