Our freezer is nearly thirty years old. It still works well but we have been made to feel anxious by claims that modern freezers are so much more economical.
Yesterday I saw exactly what we needed in Farmers' sale. It would fit in the same space and do the same job. It boasted the usual coloured sticker on the front indicating what its power usage would be in a year. Now that was interesting…
Some time ago I blew $25 on a power meter. I’ve had it hooked up to the old freezer for a few days and I’ve found that it actually uses much less electricity than the same size new model.
I expect the difference is because the new one will be frost-free and is more environmentally sympathetic. But on grounds of just doing the job and power usage, the old one will probably stay there for a bit longer.
That’s what Local Shared Ministry is all about in a small congregation - achieving what needs to be done in mission and ministry for an affordable cost in talents and available resources.
Yesterday I saw exactly what we needed in Farmers' sale. It would fit in the same space and do the same job. It boasted the usual coloured sticker on the front indicating what its power usage would be in a year. Now that was interesting…
Some time ago I blew $25 on a power meter. I’ve had it hooked up to the old freezer for a few days and I’ve found that it actually uses much less electricity than the same size new model.
I expect the difference is because the new one will be frost-free and is more environmentally sympathetic. But on grounds of just doing the job and power usage, the old one will probably stay there for a bit longer.
That’s what Local Shared Ministry is all about in a small congregation - achieving what needs to be done in mission and ministry for an affordable cost in talents and available resources.
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