Going Into The Field

Sorry I haven't continued my blog on Surviving Bad Attitudes the past couple of days, but we've been real busy getting ready for our Tuscaloosa, Alabama Youth Ministry trip. Our Student Ministries Directors, Rev. Bill and Tammy Case, along with their assistant, Sarah Young, my daughter-in-law Candace Stone, and 10 of our young people are setting up a distribution center filled with clothing, baby goods, and toys today. Please pray with us that God will use them not only to meet the needs of the people that have lost so much, but also to minister to those still hurting from the tornado that struck the area just 2 1/2 months ago  .

These folks were empowered by our church to do the work that Jesus told us to do. Christ told us to go into all the world to preach the gospel. Alabama is just 6 hours away, but with the tornado damage our folks will see in some areas today it will appear like a Third World Country. This opportunity for them to see how blessed we are here in Upstate South Carolina that those storms didn't reach this far is one thing, but to able to help some folks who have lost everything is another. Both of these things I believe will be understood by all who have made the trip.

Jesus made some unusual requests of us about going into the harvest field.
-He said if you give a cup of water in My Name;
-He said to compel them to come into My house so that it would be filled;
-He said to clothe them, feed them, protect them;
-He said that everything that was done in His name would be blessed and honored.

So to those who represent the Donaldson Church of God in Tuscaloosa, Alabama this weekend, we salute you. Not just because you are representing us as a church, but because you are representing Him. Take care of the harvest, and God will take care of you.

Please pray for them that God will take care of them going into the field of labor for Him.