Where Your Heart Is… Tricia Wainscott, Author at Where Your Heart Is...

December 1, 2014

The most common question

Posted 10:26am

In case you were wondering how I decide what to write about on here, I’ll share my secret: I take the questions I get from your phone calls, assume other people have those questions, and answer them on the internet. That’s it. The most common question I get about this time of year is some… Read more »

November 30, 2014

Prepare the Way of the Lord

Posted 12:42pm

People, look east. The time is nearOf the crowning of the year.Make your house fair as you are able,Trim the hearth and set the table.People, look east and sing today:Love, the Guest, is on the way. Eleanor Farjeon – People, Look East I don’t know what it is about adulthood that turns your greatest enemy… Read more »

November 27, 2014

A Very YAV Thanksgiving

Posted 6:00am

We tend to hear more stories about the YAV program when the Pentecost Offering is received in June, but the work of our Young Adult Volunteers happens every day. I may be a bit biased, as it doesn’t seem like that long ago I was celebrating Thanksgiving in Belfast with my fellow YAVs, but I… Read more »

November 25, 2014

Promote #GivingTuesday

Posted 10:01am

You’ve heard of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, but what about Giving Tuesday? As part of a global charitable giving effort, we’re inviting folks to take a breather from the spending frenzy and give back on Tuesday, December 2. Give to your congregation, presbytery, Special Offerings or a variety of national and… Read more »

November 12, 2014

Meet Leah, an SOLSN Ambassador

Posted 1:20pm

“Mission is our expression of faith in being sent to the world to share the Good News of the Gospel and in sharing work and witness. Mission is our calling; Mission is working together for the benefit of others. Mission is active, intentional, focused, work alongside partnership. We are all called to serve. Sent in service.”

November 3, 2014

Come Shop to Give

Posted 10:54am

This weekend was a great opportunity for me to see our Activation Kit in action – it really works! Has your congregation considered hosting an Alternative Giving Fair, or setting up a Tree of Hope in your narthex or fellowship hall? Send us an email with any questions, refill requests, or better yet – pictures from your event!

October 28, 2014

#GivingTuesday

Posted 3:02pm

This year, the Presbyterian Mission Agency is partnering with the Presbyterian Foundation to join the #GivingTuesday movement.

October 21, 2014

Meet Kate, an SOLSN Ambassador

Posted 10:33am

Between staff, volunteers, and mission partners, we have a lot of friends involved with Special Offerings on a daily basis. In an effort to include you in our little world, we are beginning a series introducing you to the people behind the scenes who make these offerings possible. Meet Kate Rascoe. Kate is a member of… Read more »

October 20, 2014

Looking Forward to Christmas

Posted 2:02pm

OK, it’s true. I don’t usually like to think about getting ready for Christmas until my Thanksgiving dinner has fully digested. I like to jump in head first at the beginning of Advent and not slow down til Christmas day. I’m sure many of you who have worked in congregations know how true those words… Read more »

October 14, 2014

Ready, Set, Activation Kit!

Posted 2:29pm

We have heard from several congregations who host alternative giving fairs, providing opportunities to purchase the kinds of gifts that don’t clutter people’s homes. The kinds of gifts that make a difference to someone else who really needs it. In response, we created the Presbyterian Giving Catalog Activation Kit.

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