November 19, 2022 - Martin Luther King had a dream – but we have an Idea or two. The more we are doing what we are doing, in the ever-changing culture after Covid, and with inflation continuing to happen, the old ways of doing things are not working as far as retail goes.
With that in mind, we are watching the numbers and trying to figure out the best way to keep costs low while serving the people we partner with. We are exploring online opportunities, scaled-back retail hours, more shows with churches and other groups as well as some different kinds of displays. Praying and asking God what we should do.
With Fairtrade merchandise people, often what to see and touch what they are getting but they don’t always remember we have a store (or 2) to come and see it. When we are out sharing with folks the sales are often very good. So, we need to figure out how to take the store to the people more often.
Additionally, we have projects that we want the folks we work with in Jackson to help with but they require space for more than a few hours each month. Sometimes things need to dry before the next step can take place right now we do not have the ability to create these projects because of our space limitations.
The reality is we need additional support/income to make some of our ideas happen.
- What would it take to get and convert a truck into a mobile shop?
- What would it take to get space to create a year-round workshop close to the folks we serve?
- What would it take to start new groups with partner churches in other towns?
These are just a few of the questions we are asking God and our partners. Each day we see God’s hand at work leading us to folks who need us, leading us to folks who want to help us, and providing equipment and supplies before we know what to do with it.
As you are pondering Giving Tuesday and your year-end giving – Think about helping us as we work to figure out new ways to impact those in need with not only the loving message of God but some financial support for their families as well
This week
- pray about the needs we have.
- Pray for those we partner with
- Pray for new support for the ideas we have.
Praying you have a blessed Thanksgiving and Christmas Season!
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