Made Fresh From Scratch

I typically prefer giving gifts of perpetuity (having a long existence) especially during the holidays.  However, this Christmas my wife and I did something unusual (at least for us) and gave a gift we knew would be gone in only a matter of days (if it even lasted that long!). We gave a delicious Rum Cake. Now...I never imagined I would spend as much on "cake" as I would on a more lasting gift. But, ahh... I'd never tasted cake like this one before, either. Mercy!

Made from the absolute finest ingredients (I imagined "spun gold" to have surely been in the mix), including superlative locally distilled rum, this cake was the BEST I'd ever tasted. At the time, I wasn't even shopping for cake. I had already purchased a distillery tour as a gift for someone else and the lady assisting me in that purchase offered a sample of the rum cake. One bite is all it took. She went on to tell me of the labor of love poured into each cake, not to mention the quality of the rum and all the other ingredients "made fresh from scratch." I was duly impressed but unmoved to bite on the price.

I'd actually made it into the car without the cake when the aftertaste really kicked into high gear. I called my wife and told her how amazing this cake was and she quickly said, "Go back and get one and we'll give it to my parents for Christmas." Both of us immediately thought but didn't confess until much later that evening, "Maybe they'll share some." And as it turned out, they generously did! Mercy!

"Made from scratch" cake is so different from boxed or even prepackaged "fresh." A discerning palate definitely tastes the difference and is willing to pay for it. Even if paying more isn't something we're accustomed to doing, we'll risk doing something different for an exceptional experience. The cake was definitely worth the investment. The perpetuity of the gift was in the lasting memory of knowing we all enjoyed the "best Rum Cake ever!"

As 2014 draws to a close, there is an opportunity to invest in something being "made fresh from scratch."  A team of people are developing a new kind of urban ministry experience targeted for downtown Plano, Texas. It is called THE POINT and we are essentially building from scratch. THE POINT is a different kind of faith experience designed to build relationship with people who are looking for God and looking for meaningful community. You can discover more about THE POINT at www.thepointmeetshere.org or you can check the FaceBook page at www.facebook.com/thepointmeetshere

This type of investment might not be something you're accustomed to doing. But in any effort, whether baking, creating or developing... building from scratch takes resources. Like an exceptional cake, the end result is worth the investment. THE POINT is looking for people willing to invest in building from scratch. No investment is too big or too small. It takes community to build community...so as this year comes to an end, please give  generously to help build an incredible experience.

The Point is a registered 501c3 organization and your donations are fully tax deductible.

Checks are made out to The Point: A Faith Community and are mailed to
P.O. Box 861635 Plano, TX 75086
Donations posted by December 31 are eligible for 2014 tax deductions.

Donations are also made through a PayPal account link on the web at
www.thepointmeetshere.org
Locate the PayPal link button at the bottom of the home page.

Your partnership is meaningful and it will make a difference. Thank you and Happy New Year!!!
Another slice of cake, anyone?