John Chrysostom: When the poor are helped

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“When the poor are helped there ought to be these two conditions: generosity and joy.”

John Chrysostom (347-407) in his commentary On the Letter to the Romans as recounted in The Quotable Saint ed. by R. E. Guiley (New York, 2002) 207.

Join me and my family in practicing generosity to the poor children of the garbage dump of Guatemala City today. Potter’s House has mobilized many volunteers and is acquiring the supplies to host VBS for 2,000 precious Treasures in November 2014. A gift of $20 covers the cost for one Treasure to attend Vacation Bible School.

Watch the video about VBS and learn about the curriculum my wife helped develop from Psalm 139 to help the children learn that they have been created with a purpose, and that they are known, loved, forgiven, and guided by God. Our generosity is resulting in great joy. Click here to give according to your ability.