Hurricane Katrina is well on her way to being the most costly (in terms of life and economy) natural disaster in our country's history. As a church we will want to respond to the immense need that thousands along the gulf coast now find themselves in. The recovery effort will be a long sustained process, so we too will need to be praying and assisting over the weeks and months to come. There are 2 ways we can respond immediately. 1) PRAYER - this is always our first and most powerful response to events that are beyond our control but not beyond God's control. Like we prayed for our 40 Days, let's pray for the people in the Gulf without ceasing. 2) HEB Drive - I have confirmed with HEB that tomorrow (Friday Sept. 2) from 8am-6pm at the store on 31st there will be a truck collecting emergency items. These items include...
- bottled water
- peanut butter
- canned tuna
- granola / cereal bars
- diapers
You can purchase the items at the truck, in HEB or bring some from home. The truck will leave Friday night to go to Waco then onto the coast. Let's make this our first of many efforts to be the Hands & Feet of Jesus to our neighbors to the east.
On a personal note...One of our Western Hills own, Kyle C. has headed to the coast as part of the National Guard to assist in the rescue and recovery. Keep Kyle in your prayers as he ministers.
God Bless,
Scott M.
You are invited to click the comment link and post your prayers for the victims of Katrina.
2 comments:
Clarify that is Kyle Citty
not Kyle Caffey.
What a deal this was! As Larry and I pulled up to buy from the truck the first person I saw was Josh Caffey working in the hot sun a toten' and carrin' bottles of water then there was Rick and Sherry truly being the hands and feet of Jesus. It was great to see all the cars driving in to give their gifts to those who so despertly needs them. It really made me get a big lump in my throat to see our community come together and give to those in need. Also, to know that this is going on all over the country. What a great nation we live in. God Bless Amarica and our President.
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