In the aftermath of Ike: picking up the pieces, sharing the source of Peace

Sep 15th, 2008

An Opportunity to demostrate love in action.

In these days after the hurricane, our hearts go out to those affected by the storm, and hope those of you reading this website and your families are safe and healthy. Please be assured of our prayers for you, as we are sure of your prayers for your neighbors and friends, your community, and those in authority serving to restore services throughout greater Houston.

We are reminded of the words of Jesus: "This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples--when they see the love you have for each other" (John 13:35 The Message) and "They will give glory to your Father in heaven when they see your good works" on their behalf (Matthew 5:16). In light of His observations, we encourage you who were less affected personally by Ike to find practical, helpful ways to ease the burden of others - in your neighborhood, at your local elementary school, or even as a team of folks going on mission to another more devastated part of the city. This is one of the most certain ways we have to demonstrate the love we have been given for our neighbors and communities.

There are many opportunities to serve in these days. Here are a couple of suggestions:

• Click here to go to the KSBJ website where opportunities to volunteer are constantly updated.

• Click here to go to the Somebody Cares website where news and more opportunities to help are also constantly updated.

• Click here to go to the Union Baptist Association website where opportunities to help are also constantly updated.

• In Sugar Land Parkway UMC and Second Mile ministries are coordinating several hurricane responses to their community. Click their links for more information or click here for other information in the area.

• The TBM (Texas Baptist Men) organization is in need of volunteers in several areas including League City. Go to their link or email Dan Eppink for more information.

• Call your friends in Christ from your community, and together gather resources and drive through your neighborhood and assist those in need. An easy way to help is by helping your neighbors and the city to clean yards and debris as suggested for Houston's Mayor (click here for updtates in the City of Houston homepage). Here are some basic instructions:
  1. Bag leaves and light yard waste and stack in bags at the curb
  2. Cut up wood if possible and stack at the curb
  3. Stack branches and place at the curb (No specific requirements as to how the branches need to be bundled, but the neater, the better)

• Click here to read about damage reported in different congregations. You may be able to help.

• Click here to read our blog where we are also posting news and communications we receive related to IKE's aftermath.

Thank you for your willingness to pray and work for the good of others!!

Note: We have postponed our Whole & Healthy Children training of Mentors scheduled for the end of this week. Please click here for more information on TMT trainings.

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