A syndicated column found in the Bellighham (WA) paper about how the church is responding to parishioners financial problems.
A Wayne, N.J., minister, meanwhile, recently shared with his parishioners anecdotes about financial struggles he experienced earlier in his life, and how he and his wife cut back to one car, bought secondhand clothes for their kids and did without new televisions, stereos, furniture and appliances.
The Rev. John Donnelly, of St. Michael's Episcopal Church, cautioned parishioners against believing in easy answers, such as a "prosperity gospel" that promises riches in return for unwavering faith. "There are times when trusting God is a hard choice, but if we claim to be Christians, it is the only choice," Donnelly said in a sermon. "And something wonderful happens when we make that choice. Our problems are not necessarily solved, but we discover that Jesus is worthy of our trust, and that with his help, we somehow will muddle through."
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