STORIES OF HOPE FROM THE SUBURBS

       
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Endorsements

“With insight, compassion, and a knack for telling a genuinely good story, Hugo and Doreen Neufeld have gathered an engaging collection of stories from their years of ministry and now offer their reflections to others.  What is especially appealing – and potentially transforming – about this collection is its honesty and vulnerability regarding the challenges of faithful living in the suburbs.  Though the tales they tell could happen to anyone, many of us fail to see the invitation to conversion in such ordinary events.  These encouraging stories show us that when we hold our time and possessions lightly, we will discover the Jesus-way of true freedom and joy.  Let the celebration begin!”

- Marlene Kropf, inspirational speaker, writer, retreat leader, Associate Professor in Spiritual Formation and Worship at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, Indiana

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“Do you eat groceries? Live in a house? Drive a car? Ride a bus? Wonder about your neighbours? Then let Affluenza Interrupted lead you on a journey through the suburbs that will challenge, inspire and illuminate your next trip to the mall or the bus stop. Written with an endearing and often intense honesty, the Neufelds ask soul-searching questions ... and often find God-infused answers ... in the commonplace world of contemporary suburbia.”

- Doris Daley Haysom, writer, entertainer, award winning Cowboy Poet, a featured performer at major cowboy festivals in Canada and United States


 

 

“In this compelling book, Hugo and Doreen Neufeld share stories about their struggle to use goods rightly. Rather than hurling Jeremiads from the mountain, they invite readers to accompany them in their journey to simpler living and faithfulness to Gospel values.”

- Paul Dekar, long term professor at Memphis Theological Seminary, contemplative, peacemaker, Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America board member, author of numerous books including, Creating the Beloved Community

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 "Doreen and Hugo Neufeld have a wonderful gift for telling vivid stories that draw the reader in. With their evocative word-pictures it's not hard at all to imagine the scenes they are describing. Readers will recognize a couple of fellow-travelers and be encouraged and challenged."

- Tim Chesterton, storyteller, musician, songwriter, Anabaptist Anglican, Rector of St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, Edmonton, Alberta

Major Sections of Affluenza Interrupted

1. Eye Openers in the Midst of the Good Life
2. You’ve got Too Much Stuff
3. The Gospel of Hurry Up
4. Fences, Offences, and no Fences
5. The Rich and the Poor Meet together
6. Unearthing Deeper Values
7. A Benedictory Story – Making a House a Home

 
 

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