LITTLE ROCK — Inspired by first-century Christians in the Middle East and 21st-century Christians in Memphis, a North Little Rock church on Sunday dished out a “reverse offering,” giving away $5,000 to needy congregants.
The Summit Church worshippers received cash to pay medical and electric bills, buy children’s school clothes, make a security deposit for an apartment, and replace a broken washing machine, said pastor Bill Elliff, who helped found the church 11 years ago.
The poor little fellow needs a little help . . .
Talk about a nice view.
Did I mention the view outside my freshman dorm window was nothing but a dumpster? I need to see if I can find a picture of that magnificent view.
Actually it was pretty sad having that view. A lot of poor families would stop by and dig in the dumpster. I’ll never forget the face of a mother picking up her child and placing him in the dumpster to hunt for food and clothes. It was just heartbreaking seeing her wave and smile at me after she did this, because you can tell she was embarassed.
Having a view of the dumpster was nothing, but witnessing suffering immediately outside my window continues to haunt my mind.
