Day 11
Thelma & Louise (click to enlarge)
Cleaning out a house in downtown New Orleans. These two ladies are proof that no matter what skills are brought to the mission field or what ever skills are required - EVERYONE can make a difference. Nancy and Liz are continually encouraging and assisting others. Home owners, neighbors and volunteers. Pray for continued strength and the way the Holy Spirit is moving in their hearts!
Here is a photo of where they are still doing levee repairs. The water rushed in, the houses which are up on concrete blocks simply broke up and floated away, destroying everything inside - including the home owners.....
Last night, at supper time Smokey had the opportunity to share his testimony with the 90 volunteers who are staying at the church. It was an awesome moment. Smokey talked, but the Holy Spirit spoke through him. The testimony time was followed by a first step meeting. God worked in a wonderful way last night.
This week we have the blessing to be working with a group of students from Trinity Western in B.C. Canada. They are a cool group of hard-working Godly young people. We are totally encouraged by their presence!! Amen!
Here is Mark and Liz having a lunchtime moment of fun. Today the temps rose into the upper 70's. It' slike the hottest day of summer in Northern WI. Me & Smokey have bright red heads from the sun, and I decided a hat & bandana were necessary for protection. One of the EFCA Compassion staff suggested that I sell the hat & scarf on e-bay just like the people from the Surviver TV show. I had a different idea... to auction off the hat & scarf right here to raise money for the Hurricane Victims. The money will go directly to a Hurricane-effected family who our team has built a relationship with. It's not about the sweaty scarf - it's all about helping others with our sacrificial offerings through our fully devoted Love of Jesus Christ!
Let the auction begin! Click 'comments' or email direct to set your bid!
-mj
2Corintians 13:9
We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer is for your perfection.
6 Comments:
Dude!
Well, my head isn't as "fragile" as yours, ... but it gets pink nonetheless, ... so I'm going for it!
I'll start the bidding at $20 for the hat and bandana!!
And tell Smoke that the power of a changed life is one of the greatest tools for pointing to Jesus! Praise God for him sharing his testimony!
Blessings,
The Rogue Rhino
Hey All!
Amazing...that is the only word I could come up with...amazing.
"Whatever you do to the least of these, that you do unto me." These words of our King just screamed to me as I read through your experiences thus far...
Like a Billboard in my mind: "I was thristy, and you gave me something to drink" as I hear of Nancy and others distributing bottled water...
Mark, has it hit you yet? You're not repairing just anyone's house...you're repairing Jesus' house! What does that feel like?
The true ministry of God doesn't take place in church on Sundays, behind a pulpit, or on a platform...it happens out in the world...and you guys are doing it! This is the real thing, guys! May God bless each and every moment!
Arnie
Well I sure am missing you guys.
Wish I was still there with those
wild women, you go girls!!
Thinking and praying for safety and strenght for you all,
Stay strong and stay close go God
Love,
Ann
Hmm, you guys sound like your working hard. Working hard but making it fun. Way to go, our guys leave for a part New Orleans on friday. So they will be down there helping too. I'll talk to you guys later.
Jerry
What Arnie said....
Mark, Cathy and all, we continue to pray for your strength and opportunitiese to share Christ!
Mark and cathy i can see that you are still adding to the kingdom and the number of jewels on your crown. remember the focus and your daily reading of the word.
Rob
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