From an emergency email to members:
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>Sales at the co-op must increase, and we need a plan to do that. The Co-op, as of right now, has sold approximately $23,000 less in groceries for the year than last year.
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>The last audit of the Co-op’s finances identified that the Co-op is at risk of not being able to continue. In accounting terms, this is a critical issue. If the auditors do not believe the Co-op is financially viable in the next audit (after year end September 30, 2019), the Board of Directors will have to act to close the business.
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>We continue to grow our membership and are now over 2,750 members including nearly 100 new members in 2019.
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>The Co-op owes approximately $400,000 to individual members who loaned money to the Co-op to get our doors open. On June 10, 2019 the Board held a meeting with noteholders and gave them an overview of the plan forward from the Board of Directors. The noteholders who attended unanimously supported the plan which includes asking noteholders to restructure their debt to help with the Co-op’s future.
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>Your Board of Directors takes this very seriously. At the Member’s Meeting, we will discuss the following:
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>A plan from the Board of Directors for financial sustainability of the Co-op. This plan includes:
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>addressing the Co-op’s debt as well as ongoing income needs
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>restructuring the promissory notes resulting in lower debt for the Co-op
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>an annual membership fee equivalent to $4.25/month ($50/year)
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>a six step plan for the next 5 years of our business to grow our revenue, membership, sales and eliminate our debt.
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>A proposal from a Co-op member to eliminate the 2% Co-op credits for members.
Parable of the Sower
Matthew 13:3-9
“And he spoke many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the wayside, and the fowls came and devoured them up: Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and immediately they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.”
Jesus explains this parable to his disciples:
Matthew 13:18-23
“Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. When anyone hears the Word of the kingdom, and understands it not, then comes the wicked one, and catches away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the wayside. But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that hears the Word, and anon with joy receives it; Yet has he not root in himself, but endures for a while: for when tribulation or persecution arises because of the Word, by and by he is offended. He also that received seed among the thorns is he that hears the Word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the Word, and he becomes unfruitful. But he that received seed into the good ground is he that hears the word, and understands it; which also bears fruit, and brings forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.”
Specifically what gives Mayonnaise its signature flavor?
I couldn’t find any of this in the Dhamma Padda.
Also, is there a good podcast that you could refer me to that has these lessons that doesn’t sound like a monotonous college lecture?
"5 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” 6 The Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you..."
My pastor put it like this: when Jesus sets out how they must forgive (in Luke 17:4), the apostles ask for more faith and Jesus responds by telling them to live out the faith that they have.
What did you Pastor preach if this was your sermon text yesterday? What do you understand from this passage?
The Mustard Seed's new boutique-style Thrift Store has opened at 6527 118 Ave. It's a beautiful space that blows your average thrift store out of the water! Inventory includes lots of BRAND NEW and some very gently used clothing, accessories, home goods, work and outdoor gear, and brand new kids toys. Because all of the inventory comes from donations, our prices are lower than any other thrift store in the city as well!
This thrift store is different than any other because of it's mission--it provides a dignified shopping experience to every person who walks through the doors; it promotes sustainable shopping; and lastly, it helps those with employment barriers learn valuable skills to help in their journey forward to a life of well-being.
We also launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to help raise additional funds to finish up some necessary (but non-urgent) repairs and renos in the near future. We've partnered up with some amazing local businesses to include the best perks for the different donation amounts you can give. Please consider checking out this link--it's an all-around amazing cause and a great way to help those in need while also getting something for yourself!
COPY AND PASTE THIS IN A NEW BROWSER WINDOW --> TheSeed.Gives/ThriftStore
If you're inclined to make in-kind donations, you can also drop them off at The Mustard Seed Community Support Centre on 10568 114 Street NW.
To watch a Global News story about the store, click here: https://globalnews.ca/video/6577541/edmonton-organization-that-helps-the-homeless-seeks-help-with-its-thrift-store
I’ll skip the sob story the best I can and get to the point. Second time homeless, first time with winter coming (as of nov.1). I never swallowed my pride and reached out for help the first time, I struggled until I figured out how to navigate, then landed a place again. It was only a couple months.
Now that cold and snow and slush are being added onto every scenario, and it’s only going to get worse, ive quickly reached out because the only clothes I had was what I was wearing (two thin t-shirts one was ripped, jeans, busted ass $10 old navy shoes covered in holes, and wet socks) even this light winter weather has been rooooough with what I had. I walked in, a bit teary eyed because I don’t easily ask for help, and just told them what’s up. I was told to just wait while they see what can they can do. Just listen to what they gave me for free:
Thick black professional looking jacket, fleece jacket, regular sweater, 5 t-shirts, 2 pair of socks (one super thick), toque, thick gloves, winter boots, 2 scarfs, long Johns, 2 backpacks (and luggage case I turned down as I want to travel light as possible), sleeping bag, coffee (lady behind the counter even gave me her McDonald’s free coffee stamp), a bite to eat, and a card of somebody to help out.
I’m seriously blown away. I would be an icicle trying to stroll through the night like I did last time. It’s gotten rid of my immediate worries and I can focus on getting work again instead of figuring out how to constantly stay warm...until the actual winter comes lol my ass better be under a roof by then.
Anyway, THANK YOU MUSTARD SEED, THANK YOU DONATERS. If you, or anybody you know, needs help, either physical items to ease the cold, or resources, I can’t recommend this place enough. Call them and ask your questions, they really actually to care, and there is no need to be all alone. They can’t wave a magic wand and fix your life, but damn it sure helps. Soon as I crawl my way out of this hole and back on my feet, I’m donating a fat bag of supplies there. Thank you a million times. Faith in humanity; almost fully restored ;)
You can visit their site here: https://theseed.ca/donate/?appeal=7011R000001PZcS&package=a0i1R00000NiAld&city=Edmonton&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyPb00qfl5QIVwiCtBh0NrwxCEAAYASAAEgKJMfD_BwE
Update: called all my old jobs and asked if I can come back. Couldn’t get a confirmed yes on the phone, but a few of them were happy to hear from me and are calling me back after talking to manage
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Broccoli sprouts (and sometimes seeds) are the typically recommended ways of getting sulforaphane. However, uncooked fully grown broccoli also contains myrosinase and glucoraphanin, which produce sulforaphane when cut or chewed. When broccoli is cooked, the myrosinase is deactivated, meaning that sulforaphane won't be produced when the cooked broccoli is eaten. However, adding just a pinch of powdered mustard seed (which contains myrosinase) to the cooked broccoli allows sulforaphane to be produced again (https://nutritionfacts.org/2016/02/09/how-to-cook-broccoli/).
Since broccoli is an ingredient in a lot of dishes which I often eat anyway, I'd like to get my sulforaphane through broccoli instead of broccoli sprouts. Does anyone know exactly how much sulforophane is contained in fully grown broccoli compared to broccoli sprouts or seeds (that is, amount of sulfurophane per 100 g of the broccoli/broccoli sprouts/seeds)?
“The Mustard Seed” is a great book of inspiration. It has stories of wisdom and a love for life. You will read it, and get a greater positive perspective on the world. It tells about prayer,meditation , spirituality, and how we should count our everyday blessings. Once you read the “The Mustard Seed” you will grow wiser, enlightened, and appreciative. The book speaks on how to handle failure, how life is a gift, the importance of prayer, and how we should cherish life. The book is good if you are depressed, and if your heart needs filled with hope. A great gift book to pass on to a friend who is seeking spiritual comfort. Read, and learn, what having the “faith of a mustard” seed all is about. “The Mustard Seed” is your light in darkness.
