"We've taken $200,000 and spread it out to organizations -- four local, two missions that are feeding and clothing people in these tough times," Slough said. "We've paid utility bills for members of our church that are unemployed or under-employed."

His favorite giveaway came three weeks ago. The church gave 1,400 families $50 each and told them to hand it out to someone else.

One of the recipients was Katie Lewis.

"I've been alone so long. Just to be thought of and to be remembered, to be welcomed -- it's amazing," she said, crying.

great story!

The true spirit of giving and receiving based on ability and need. Direct and undiluted charity.
Much better than a church dictating political policy, eh?

It would be nice if this were to catch on. It seems to prove that giving can be as much of a blessing as receiving.