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Originally Posted by Hoovie
It works both ways depending on how great the need is and the churches own policy. Very often it's not in the form of money at all. Perhaps its a work day where the men cut a winter's worth of firewood while the ladies can 300 qts. of vegetables. Perhaps it's being on a volunteer rotation to provide round the clock care for a severely handicapped person. Or taking turns to buy the weeks groceries for a struggling family.
The "middleman" if needed would be assigned for facilitation of the funds in the life of the needy person. He would help to pay bills and manage money the church provided.
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Interesting. Does this program exist under all mennonite/amish communities?
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