It's still too much to comprehend everything that I saw during this trip. Not only the power of the storm but also the power that poverty holds over a community, and the power of love and hope to break through those strongholds.
New Orleans opened up on the last day of our trip. We were not able to make it into the city. Pastor Troy and his team have since been able to move into New Orleans and set up camp at a campground with electricity, and showers. They are excited for the ministry opportunities in the months ahead as the people of New Orleans began to come back home. As of 9-20-05 WWW.UGO4GOD.COM has sent 4 more teams since our first team went. Even more team are preparing to go.
CLICK HERE to go to the "Trip Blog" that each team has been updating as they go.
It was truly a blessing to be a part of reaching out and touching a community in need. I'm so thankful that I was able to be a part of it.
Thank you to family, and friends that helped support this team. Thank you to Santa Rosa, and especially the people of Hope Chapel for the generous donations of all the supplies. Thanks to Rudy, Brian, Bobby Chance, Pastor Jerry, and Pastor Troy. And a very special thanks to Pastor Dan, and my dear friend Blake Angelos and his beautiful family. I would not have been able to be a part of this without your prodding, your love, and your support.
grace and peace, jimmy
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- There has been a lot of talk in christian contemporary circles lately about the "purpose driven life". But it seems to me like people can live their life so entrenched in western christian culture that that they never get into the mainstream culture to live out their purpose. Are we truly living a purpose driven life or is it really a culture driven life? It's not as simple as applying a "Fish" decal to your car, wearing a "WWJD" bracelet and "Lord's Gym" T-shirt, as you wipe your feet on the "Prayers of Jabez Doormat" while you're on the way to the bible study with all of your friends who are already christian. Are we out there living life with a sense of purpose, a sense of mission? Or are we taking the easy way out by retreating to the familiarity of the christian book store, listening to christian music, playing christian video games, and watching christian movies, as we wear our christian clothes, while we avoid sinners for fear of contamination? What is the difference between "God culture", and "christian culture". I'm trying to struggle my way through this question and I invite you to join in the discussion.
4 comments:
Thank You.
yeah, there are no words that i can say that will aptly convey my emotions or my gratitude for your expression of Christ, other than what kt said, thank you.
that was incredible. thanks
Thank you Jimmy~
Praise Jesus!
All glory to God forever and ever!
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