Hey, Steve and Moe. We have found that while it's incumbent to use resources first in taking care of your family, whether physical or spiritual, we feel it's also important to not get caught in "red tape" when those who need ministering show up on your doorstep, which is what happened to us here in Baton Rouge. The Lord has blessed us with three displaced women, a mom and her two grown daughters, who have only the clothes on their backs. And I say blessed, because it's always more blessed to give than to receive. They have nothing -- not even the Lord, as they are lost. Pray for us as we try to meet their needs.
Mark LaCour
Steve Fuchs <SteveF_MS@...> wrote:
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"
> > To:
> > 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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