Hi Moe,
If the money was being channeled through such churches, I could see your
point, but it appears to be earmarked for helping only 'reformed' churches
and 'reformed' believers. That was why I questioned it.
Maybe I misread it altogether.
Steve
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Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2005 3:34 PM
Subject: Re: [soundofgrace] Katrina Help
> Steve,
>
> I suspect the primary reason is to assure some sense of accountability.
> It's not always possible but is desireable.
>
> Much Grace!
>
>
> > Not to poo-hoo anyone's efforts to help in this disaster, as it is the
> > work
> > of God's people to help those in need. We all need to consider what
> > part we
> > as individuals can play in the relief efforts, and I am thankful so many
> > are
> > doing all they can.
> >
> > What's confused me is that this is the third time I've seen 'reformed'
> > efforts which are uniquely for 'reformed/calvinistic' churches or
> > members.
> > In another situation there was an effort to organize/coordinate host
> > homes
> > with those who are now homeless, but it was open specifically to help
> > 'PCA'
> > members.
> > A second one was collecting funds for reformed believers and churches.
> > Now this one says: "As they receive information from these churches who
> > are
> > Calvinistic/Founders friendly churches they will use the funds."
> >
> > Is this subtle refinement healthy or biblical?
> > Am I somehow missing the point altogether?
> >
> > Grace everyone,
> >
> > Steve Fuchs
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Rob Gerard" <soundwords@...>
> > To: <soundofgrace@...>
> > Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 3:21 AM
> > Subject: [soundofgrace] Katrina Help
> >
> >
> > > Katrina Help
> > > We have had contact from Pastor Fred Malone of First Baptist Church in
> > > Clinton, Louisiana. The church has weather the Hurricane well. They
> > > do
> > > have branches and trees down all around them. However, the Lord has
> > > been
> > > very good in protecting the church building itself and the homes of
> > > the
> > > members of the church. They do not have electricity or water.
> > > The Malone's are staying with Pastor Joe Neesom of First Baptist
> > > Church in
> > > Jackson, LA until they have electricity again.
> > > The church is organizing a "Hurricane Relief Fund". They are having
> > > difficulty receiving information from churches who are in more
> > > devastated
> > > areas. They are receiving word that some of these churches and their
> > > congregations have been hit hard but are unable to contact the pastors
> > > or
> > > members themselves as there are no telephones. As they receive
> > > information from these churches who are Calvinistic/Founders friendly
> > > churches they will use the funds. If you wish to donate to this fund
> > > please send checks to:
> > > First Baptist Church
> > > P O Box 552
> > > Clinton, LA 70722
> > > Please include a note telling them that these funds are for the
> > > "Hurricane
> > > Relief Fund". They will send an acknowledgement and accounting of the
> > > funds as the funds are used.
> > > They will be organizing clean-up or rebuilding projects in the future.
> > > This may not take place for months but they will send out information
> > > on
> > > these projects as they arise.
> > > The Malone's thank you for your prayers and concerns for them.
> > > Continue
> > > to pray that the Lord's name will be spread as they seek to distribute
> > > these funds as needed.
> > > We have just received word that Slidell, LA, is ravaged and without
> > > Red
> > > Cross help. Our church people are loading up food, medical supplies,
> > > water, etc. to take over there and just distribute. There are dire
> > > medical
> > > needs with people laying ill and dying in open parks. Even though we
> > > have
> > > established the "hurricane relief fund" for founders-friendly
> > > churches, we
> > > can use other funds people send simply for benevolent relief to
> > > Slidell.
> > > Also, if any ARBCA churches want to send supplies and /or workers to
> > > Slidell, they can do so. However, I must warn that there are no places
> > > to
> > > stay, no gasoline, no food, etc. Essentially, they will need to bring
> > > food
> > > and water and gasoline for themselves. We are 1 1/2 hours away and can
> > > host workers who come, but they must make sure they can get gasoline.
> > > There is no gas in Clinton, either. Lines are long in Baton Rouge and
> > > some
> > > have no gas there as well.
> > > There is no organized effort in Slidell. Our people, and any others,
> > > are
> > > just going to help and then coming back home. If you would send this
> > > out
> > > to ARBCA churches, I would appreciate it.
> > > Thanks,
> > > Pastor Fred Malone
> > > ---------------------------------
> > >
> > > Rob and Jenny Gerard
> > > 4177 Millikin Road
> > > Hamilton, OH 45011-2229
> > > 513-894-6498
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Rob Gerard
> > > 4177 Millikin Road
> > > Hamilton, Ohio 45011-2229
> > > 513-894-6498
> > > DOGMA Ministry url: http://netministries.org/see/charmin.exe/CM06087
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