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The Potluck That Changed Everything - Illustration on generosity | IllustrateTheWord

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The Potluck That Changed Everything

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A small progressive congregation in Portland decided to rethink their annual stewardship campaign. Instead of pledge cards and guilt-laden sermons, they hosted a neighborhood potluck...

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2 Corinthians 9:7

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