I was talking to a buddy of mine today. He is a pastor in Long Island, NY. He used to be the youth pastor at my old church, a few years ago he planted a church nearby. He tells me that someone in his congregation hit lotto, then get this, called him up and donated ALL the winnings to the church he Pastors! $3,000,000 that equals $150,000 per year for the next 20 years. The irony of this is most people say that if they hit the lottery, then they will be more generous. I disagree, I think people already have the generosity beforehand. If they had donated 10%, that would be $300,000. Quite a large contribution. I am blown away at the fact that they are donating every cent. They donated the winning ticket. There is a press conference on Wednesday, I will post a blog with my buddy and the cardboard check. Has anyone else ever heard of such generosity?
eXp Realty - Hollister, MO
Missouri REALTOR, (808) 384-5645
That is a most incredible donation. I am hoping they are financially set and their children's education is already paid for.
Aug 21, 2008 08:14 PM
Prudential Damiano Realty - Little Falls, NJ
Team - Jean-Marie Vantuno / Realtors North Jersey Real Estate
Sal, that's pretty unbelievable. I wonder if these folks already have money or if they're just plain old generous souls. Great story either way.
Aug 22, 2008 03:21 AM
Knights Investing - Mesquite, TX
Dallas, Texas Real Estate Investing
I am sure that church will be able to a LOT of good for the kingdom of God with that money!!
AMEN!!
=-D
Aug 22, 2008 07:09 AM
Weichert Referral Associates - Hamburg, NJ
Realtor, Sussex County NJ
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