Let's Do Our Part


We took a team of students from our church to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. It was like something out of a movie. Large fishing boats laying in the street in the middle of town, cars on the roofs of homes, houses that had literally floated and then set back down in other locations, none of us had ever witnessed anything like it.
Convoy of Hope was on the scene working to provide for the immediate needs of residents, and also to assist with the long term rebuilding efforts. Tractor trailers filled with donated supplies were rolled in, and volunteers came from around the country, as the church responded to the need. I've seen it many times over the years. We need to do it again.
"And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." Hebrews 13:16.
Hurricane Harvey has devastated Texas and it's not done yet. Truckloads of supplies have already rolled in and volunteer teams are working to help. The Bible teaches us, "If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin for them." James 4:17. Church, let's be sure we do our part. Pray for those affected as well as those responding. If you have opportunity over the next months or year to go and help I encourage you to do so. It will impact your life more than you can imagine. Give to help those who are on the ground responding. The link at the bottom of this blog will take you to a page to give securely online (You may need to copy it and paste it in your browser). No amount is too small. Let's step up once again and be there for our brothers and sisters in Christ, along with our fellow man. May God bless you abundantly for your efforts and generosity.

Following the Son,
James A Williams

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