The White Bucket Project
Full wallets and empty pockets. And white buckets.
The idea is that one person has plenty or has more than enough, but at the same time somebody else just down the road or just down the church row is stuck under so much need they can't begin to see a way out. The first church of Jesus-followers wasn't OK with something like that—they shared their stuff with each other. "Everything in common" is what it says in Acts 2.
So on Sunday, May 31, 2009, during our Mars Hill Gatherings, there were a bunch of white buckets all around the stage. People who had money to spare were asked to put some in a bucket. People who didn't have enough money were asked to grab a heaping handful or two. It seemed like everybody needed to drop something in or take something out of a bucket—the lines in the aisles went on and on. The morning felt really good, kind of like "everything in common".
We're sticking with the white buckets at Mars Hill for a while, and they're around so that if you have enough money you can give some to people who don't. All contributions given to The White Bucket Project fund will be distributed to people in the West Michigan area who have need*.
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*Donations made to Mars Hill's The White Bucket Project are gifts designated to assist people in West Michigan who have financial need. It is understood that these gifts are in addition to contributions to the general operating fund of Mars Hill. Gifts designated as The White Bucket Project contributions may have a targeted amount and a limited duration as determined by the Elders, based upon the needs of the church. Any excess funds remaining may revert to the general operating fund at the discretion of the Elders. It is our intention to be both responsible and transparent in our stewardship of the gifts you entrust to us. If you have further specific questions, feel free to contact any appropriate Mars Hill staff person at any time.
