tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post223516752664190835..comments2023-10-30T05:36:52.955-07:00Comments on A Sheltering Tree: Sharing the Shelter #8 and GiveawayPamelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14577919062812348914noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-24797433502151616912012-12-08T04:46:44.115-08:002012-12-08T04:46:44.115-08:00Thank you for sharing this story and the words of ...Thank you for sharing this story and the words of your pastor. I wish you and your family a blessed Christmas, Pamela. MildredAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-32659967428327667042012-12-07T17:01:44.420-08:002012-12-07T17:01:44.420-08:00I like your message that it is our job to give, no...I like your message that it is our job to give, not to police what is done with what we give.MaryAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13253503049272771754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-22567160742532710992012-12-07T11:56:01.070-08:002012-12-07T11:56:01.070-08:00Blessings and love sweety.Blessings and love sweety.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-13517133311415304532012-12-07T09:06:55.231-08:002012-12-07T09:06:55.231-08:00Wonderful Pam. Thanks.Wonderful Pam. Thanks.Just Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-89663260122589755442012-12-07T01:52:35.828-08:002012-12-07T01:52:35.828-08:00'It's more blessed to give than to receive...'It's more blessed to give than to receive'. It's heart-warming when we get together and give as we are led and as individuals we can make a difference too. I like the story of the lady who makes time in this way even though she's a busy homemaker. Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-22762082609503500422012-12-06T18:51:52.774-08:002012-12-06T18:51:52.774-08:00I hear stories like this more and more often it se...I hear stories like this more and more often it seems, but you are so right - the answer is, give. We must continue to give and see Jesus in every child. What a great quote from Mother Teresa. Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10087223122416380534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-28698003712206692232012-12-06T17:09:38.240-08:002012-12-06T17:09:38.240-08:00Very heartwarming post.. Thanks for sharing.Very heartwarming post.. Thanks for sharing.Susie Swansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06052734156809316397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-46373084189663534382012-12-06T09:58:30.675-08:002012-12-06T09:58:30.675-08:00Thank you for visiting ~ so nice to hear from you!...Thank you for visiting ~ so nice to hear from you!:-)<br /><br />This story is a familiar one, as we had a lady come to our church, come forward after a sermon, and tell of her great need. We all gave to help her out, only to find out later that she had been to many of the churches in the area with the same story ~ quite a story too. You are so right though, we are required to respond and help where we can. Our SS class is reaching out to some in our area that are in real need. That's what it's all about ~ just as God gave us the greatest gift of His Son ~ giving and loving.<br /><br />Blessings to you,<br />Anne♥<br /><br />P.S. The project is a scarf for one of my daughters. I've done some little capes, a sweater, and a blanket for the grands. :-) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-87124574207862489342012-12-06T08:17:23.844-08:002012-12-06T08:17:23.844-08:00Hi Pamela ~ I haven't stopped in for a while, ...Hi Pamela ~ I haven't stopped in for a while, and found this post very inspiring. I'm going to find someone to shelter. We have been giving and doing, but most of it at arms length. Thanks for the nudge. Blessings to you.Susyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237605450221263831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-32010901693434892312012-12-05T19:55:51.248-08:002012-12-05T19:55:51.248-08:00Thank you for hosting. It was fun to visit with y...Thank you for hosting. It was fun to visit with your other guests. This is a sad story but we never really know what God is trying to teach us. I'm glad you had a forgiving heart. Read about cheerful giving:<br />http://www.thelostapron.com/2012/12/god-loves-a-cheerful-giver.htmlAna Sullivan from The Lost Apronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715469100528245804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-31627090918690100972012-12-05T15:18:34.921-08:002012-12-05T15:18:34.921-08:00Amen, Pamela! May we be aware of and answer the ne...Amen, Pamela! May we be aware of and answer the needs of those around us. Thanks for the lovely post & giveaway & for hosting, & God bless!<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-6110374049384814572012-12-05T11:49:57.213-08:002012-12-05T11:49:57.213-08:00Those are the cutest hats! It sounds like your chu...Those are the cutest hats! It sounds like your church has a big heart and that is always the best way. Our church sponsors several children (about 100) through the DHHR who are foster kids. Families pick a child and shop for them from their wish list. Then we have a big Christmas party for they and their families. It's the most special time! We are so blessed in the giving.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263995875732832349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-59891312712611675902012-12-05T04:53:41.762-08:002012-12-05T04:53:41.762-08:00I couldn't help but feel a bit of your disappo...I couldn't help but feel a bit of your disappointment when I read how your sacrificial gifts where just "one of the number" received. I love Bro. Sankey reply, "We are required to answer the call, what happens with that is not our responsibility." <br />Love your ideas for "sharing the shelter" this Christmas!<br />BTW - Beautiful giving daughters....you must be "so proud." Esther Asburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07976210985279724724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-43375091654371136802012-12-05T02:04:33.367-08:002012-12-05T02:04:33.367-08:00I believe that one of the best gifts God has given...I believe that one of the best gifts God has given us is the privilege to give, and to take advantage of the energy that flows through our life and relationships by sharing. It's discouraging when we react to this gift He has placed in our hearts to share with those who are not authentic, however it can't replace the feeling of when when we share with someone who is really lonely or unhappy; this is when we can feel the presence of God flow through us with love and compassion!!<br /><br />Loved this story Pamela! Blessings to all of your loving and giving hearts!<br />Denise Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603991529598754710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-34400446588203194312012-12-05T01:09:16.940-08:002012-12-05T01:09:16.940-08:00That's a sad story, but how wonderful to be ab...That's a sad story, but how wonderful to be able to forgive.<br />We all find ways of helping I think. We have a big food bank in our town, and try to add something from our grocery shopping every week.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-27298117040498572022012-12-04T21:38:07.114-08:002012-12-04T21:38:07.114-08:00yes, we can only answer the call, and give as God ...yes, we can only answer the call, and give as God leads ...Sorry to hear that happened to your church, but glad to know your pastor didn't harbor bad feelings...linked up behind you at The Wellspring.Dolly @Soulstopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17943244655225413814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-45748109971656042312012-12-04T20:54:25.251-08:002012-12-04T20:54:25.251-08:00So true.....the reason Christ wants us to give is ...So true.....the reason Christ wants us to give is because he desire fruit from us...sweet fruit, not bitter fruit. Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06072003361114901274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-53832908048571050442012-12-04T20:09:56.336-08:002012-12-04T20:09:56.336-08:00Such lovely generosity.
Fondly,
GlendaSuch lovely generosity.<br /><br /><br />Fondly,<br />GlendaGLENDA CHILDERShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413897395818998532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-54623119976292675722012-12-04T19:47:42.774-08:002012-12-04T19:47:42.774-08:00Great post Pamela! You're right. It's easy...Great post Pamela! You're right. It's easy to get calloused once you've been taken advantage of, but I love your pastor's response so much! Doing the right thing is rarely easy. I also love the idea for your giveaway! Giving away hats to give away to kids who need them! (Oh, and they're really cute, too.)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09865666284449446576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-71662399043867446652012-12-04T19:45:58.559-08:002012-12-04T19:45:58.559-08:00I teared up as I read this post. It would be so j...I teared up as I read this post. It would be so joyful to give to those in need! But oh how I am sure it hurt to be lied to. I love what the pastor said--answer the call and don't worry about what happens after you help that family/individual. I needed that! Thank you! Shannon Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858693364105977689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198379419907919214.post-38415467440848207962012-12-04T18:47:33.670-08:002012-12-04T18:47:33.670-08:00What a great post! We can only be reponsible for ...What a great post! We can only be reponsible for our actions. Our family is looking in to going to a childrens hospital...BelovedBomberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04547459653981778139noreply@blogger.com