Over the last week I'm sure you all have heard and seen the devastation of the earthquake that hit Haiti and then the 5.9 aftershock today.
If you haven't already heard about Churches Helping Churches I would like for you to consider being a part of the "spiritual" efforts to help restore the Haitian people through the local church.
Pastors Mark Driscoll & James MacDonald have together formed a ministry called Churches Helping Churches. This ministry is rooted in Galatians 6.10 “…let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.”
You can read the aim of their ministry by clicking on their ministry link here.
Stephanie and I were at my computer reading an update on their work when Stephanie said that we need to be a part of this spiritual effort. So we are. We have just submitted our donation and I'm encouraging all of you to be a part of this effort which will not only rebuild the physical island of Haiti, but more importantly the spiritual rebuilding of souls through local churches.
We are a kingdom minded people, therefore when the church is hurting we hurt and we help. We minister so that the gospel will advance. It is clear throughout scripture that the gospel advances quicker under trials and sufferings. This is a plain and simple truth, therefore this may be a time where God is bringing 'new life' in Christ where there once was no life in Him at all.
So we are participating in this effort with the body of Christ!
May God bless His church in Haiti!
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