[CS-FSLUG] United Church ministers want to unionize

[Ed Hurst]

On Monday 08 November 2004 21:45, Timothy R. Butler wrote:
> > Most of my ministry has been to the poorest. As with my childhood
> > days, if someone came into the neighborhood wearing a suit, he was
> > up to no good. The only people who really hurt us dressed quite
> > well. My calling to the oddballs and weirdos would be frankly
> > hindered by prosperity. My best work has been with people whose
> > houses would be condemned if the wrong people saw them. I've
> > brought home fleas from several places. Jesus rejoiced that the
> > poor would have the Gospel brought to them. He warned one who
> > wanted to follow Him that it could mean being homeless.
>
>         I'll tell you, Ed, you always amaze me with your dedication.

Thanks, but that wasn't meant to boast about my trials. I'd rather boast 
at the power of God to reach folks you'd never expect to respond. 
People you might avoid have grace gifts that would surprise you. I've 
had "bag-ladies" teach me things from the Word I didn't know.

-- 
Ed Hurst
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