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Longing for Community
Every year, the holiday season seems to start earlier—decorations go up and purchases are made in preparation for Christmas long before December....
I hadn’t had a chance to look at the newspaper before my breakfast meeting yesterday morning, so when several people mentioned that UGM had made the front page of the Spokesman-Review and congratulated me on the opening of the new Center for Women and Children in Coeur d’Alene, I was anxious to see it. And when I did . . . wow! I was impressed. What great coverage. I hope you’ll take a minute to read the article here. Scott Maben did a great job of capturing the heart of what this ministry is all about – reaching the poor with the love and power of the gospel so they may become God-dependent, contributing members of society.
Even more importantly, however, I was excited to see the cross boldly displayed for every reader to see, and I was reminded of the great privilege we have to represent Christ in all we do.
Proverbs 14: 31 says:
“Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.”
For over 60 years, this community has partnered with the Union Gospel Mission to help the poor. Together, we have provided food, shelter, clothing, job training, life skills classes, counseling, medical care and more. And as yesterday’s Spokesman Review illustrates, ultimately that brings honor to God.
To be an ambassador means to represent Christ. How do we do that? By caring for the poor.
Read more of Phil's reflections on that topic by downloading the Christmas devotional below.
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Holiday Ways To Give
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Gratitude in Recovery
One of UGM’s core values is Thankfulness, and this month we reflect on the pursuit of gratitude in our day-to-day lives and in the work of healing...
Hypocrite
Barbara Comito, former marketing director : September 13, 2013
My teenage daughters told me the other day that they grew up thinking “hypocrite” was a bad word, akin to calling someone a curse word. Funny how our...
Happy Volunteer: Aaron Staeuble
James Bishop : February 1, 2015
Aaron Staeuble, Pastor Kurt’s son, has Down syndrome. He volunteers Monday through Friday at the Center for Women and Children in Coeur d’Alene.
Books Bless the Center for Women and Children
Union Gospel Mission : June 5, 2015
The UGM Center for Women and Children in Coeur d’Alene was recently the beneficiary of 1,400 books, the culmination of the Eagle Scout project of a...