[Faith-talk] {Spam?} RE: Quotes for Monday, September 12, 2016

[Ericka]

Debbie's right. Even friendship like your relationship with your life partner is a give and take thing. If you have a way to find out what's going on in the church, contact that leader and tell them hey I'd like to attend such and such but need a ride. That might get things started. They may just be having a walk like CROP walk or something. That usually happens in October. You may not have time to raise money, but walking in solidarity would be something you would enjoy and they would get a chance to see how independent you are. Most places are looking for volunteers on committees so if you call up that later and say hey I'd like to be a part of the Sunday school or social ministry or whatever they'll be happy to take you! I had to work up to getting involved in things too. But it started out being usher, being a helper in Sunday school to later on leading Sunday school classes for both adults and kids reading in church and serving on committees. I was even asked to be on church council which I happily declined. Too much politics! So there's a lot of hope for you it just takes time. You just have to keep planting that mustard seed over and over sometimes. LOL

Ericka Short
1750 Fordem Ave. #508
Madison. WI. 53704
608-665-3170

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> On Sep 14, 2016, at 9:57 PM, Debby Phillips via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I think that if you ask about activities that you are interested in, like Bible study or choir or whatever, you will make friends and the rest will follow. But if you approach churches with needs first it may have the opposite effect then what you want. I think when we come across as needy, right or wrong it turns people off. Join activities that you are interested in or where you can help and the rest will follow  It is true that we might have some unique needs, but I think we have to also tell Our Lord what is important to us, and trust Him to bring people into our lives. 
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>> On Sep 14, 2016, at 1:47 PM, Marianne - Haas via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Paul,
>> My name is Marianne.  I am wondering if this is the right group for me.  I
>> am a blind person struggling with many prejudices from sighted Christians.
>> I also am struggling how to make friends in the faith community.  I, for
>> instance, am really looking for people to volunteer to help me with things
>> like going shopping in my area.  When I went to different churches, I often
>> get the run around.  Does anyone in the group have similar experiences?  I
>> am also looking for people to go to events.  I, for instance, am looking for
>> someone who likes to take walks, go to the movies, museums, etc.  A lot of
>> people in the religious community talk a good game.  Again, what is the
>> experience of other blind people in this group.  I do have a sighted life
>> partner, who does things sometimes.  However, I do not want to put too much
>> on him, as the relationship is extremely important to me.
>> 
>> Marianne
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Faith-Talk [mailto:faith-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Paul
>> Smith via Faith-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 3:13 AM
>> To: faith-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Paul Smith
>> Subject: [Faith-talk] Quotes for Monday, September 12, 2016
>> 
>> Hello and greetings to all my fellow saints of the Most High God, no matter
>> where you live in this world.  I hope that all is going well for you today,
>> by God's matchless grace and His providential care.
>> 
>> Here are today's two quotes for your consideration, pondering and
>> reflection.
>> 
>> A candle doesn't lose anything by lighting another candle.  (quote
>> compiler's comment:  When I read this for the first time I was reminded by a
>> passage of, for most people, a nonbiblical passage found in II Esdras 14:25
>> which goes:  "I will light a candle in my heart which shall not be put
>> out.")
>> 
>> When you are a nurse you know that, every day, you will touch a life or a
>> life will touch yours.  author unknown
>> 
>> And that will do for now.  Don't forget that, later on in htis space will be
>> the weekly Baffling Bible questions answered, this time continuing our
>> journey through Matthew.  Until then or until tomorrow when, Lord willing
>> more quotes will be posted, I am your obedient servant of the One who lived
>> an earthly existence, died to pay for your sins and mine, and now lives
>> forever to bring us His salvation and peace, Oil of Gladness.
>> 
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