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A couple of months ago, we replaced my agate turkey roasting pan again. It occurred to me that I have to buy a new one about every five years. That means that the life-span of an agate turkey roasting pan is about 250 turkeys roasted. Things wear out. Everything we buy, use, covet and sometimes get attached . . . → Read More: Life-span of a Pan Thanks to all who baked cookies for us to give away. We shared hundreds and hundreds of homemade cookies on the Tuesday evening after Christmas in Philadelphia and gave away many hats . . . → Read More: Christmas Cookies The first Thursday in December, we gave away $300 in “golden” one dollar coins to the people we serve in honor of St. Nicholas. Early in the month is perfect for this, since our population at that point is only people who do not receive monthly checks. It was orderly and fun. The people were very grateful . . . → Read More: St. Nicholas Coins by Esther Mcgraw For almost as long as I can remember, I’ve gone with my dad to Philadelphia to feed the homeless. Every Thursday night, we meet a group called The King’s Jubilee outdoors . . . → Read More: He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother St. Philip’s annual drive for donations of turkeys has filled our freezer once again; with overflow birds in a couple of . . . → Read More: Turkeys ‘R’ Us Word in Action Ministries needs meat or money to buy meat. They usually rely on Philadelphia food banks for the food they prepare and distribute. Food banks are hurting this year and don’t have enough to share, especially of meat. Rev. Joses & Chantal St. Phard serve about 100 people on Sundays and Tuesday evenings. They . . . → Read More: Meat and/or Money Needed December 2008 was the biggest month ever in gross sales for “Come and See” Icons, Books & Art with over $10,000 in sales. This helped to partially make up for very slow sales in July through November. We finished the year with an overall decline in sales of about $4,000 compared with 2007. We added an opportunity . . . → Read More: Biggest Month Ever Icon by the hand of Nick Papas, available from www.comeandseeicons.com. Abba Anthony said: “Why do we not voluntarily abandon what must be destroyed when this life comes to an end, so that we might gain the kingdom of Heaven? Let Christians care for nothing that they cannot take away with them. We ought . . . → Read More: Saint Anthony We would like to expand our services to another night that is under-served in the city, but we can’t do that without about a half dozen more faithful volunteers to share responsibility for it. Please consider giving us a try. You may enjoy it and just get hooked. We aren’t asking for a lifetime commitment. If it’s . . . → Read More: Volunteers Needed Thank you for your participation in this minstry over the years. February will mark the end of our 20th year serving the poor and homeless. How should we observe or mark this occasion: a potluck dinner, a banquet, a concert, a party on the street? We are open . . . → Read More: 20th Anniversary Suggestions |
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