/now/news/2021/virginia-relief-sale-unmasks-generous-spirit/ News from the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ community. Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:00:35 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 /now/news/2021/virginia-relief-sale-unmasks-generous-spirit/#comment-132370 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:11:31 +0000 /now/news/?p=50484#comment-132370 What strikes me every year, while “covering” this remarkable all-volunteer event and what it accomplishes in a day and a half of service to the disenfranchised, is the way this large group puts diverse theological and practices aside, raises a hefty sum of funds for local and worldwide dire needs. Why can’t these same deeply committed folk do the same in the name of “everyday ministry”? While they’re at it, why not start worship services and business meetings at church with a group line dance? The result may be unexpected and remarkable. Just sayin’ . . .

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