Shelter for Churches, Shelter in Churches

 

Churches aren’t exempt from hurricane damage. But a damaged building doesn’t put a stop to ministry. Here’s an example:

 

” ‘Some of the deacons are doing some reconnaissance for us, trying to find out some of the needs’ in the community in order to initiate ministries, said Dwight Woods, pastor of Family of God Baptist Church in Panama City, Fla., despite major damage to both of the 200-member church’s campuses.”

Let’s remember to pray for sister churches in devastated areas:

Lord, your Church is made up of people, not buildings. Strengthen your people as they seek to help others. Meet their needs, enabling them to meet the needs of others.

 

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When I Go Wrong

Proverbs 3:6 (NLT)
Seek his will in all you do, and
he will show you which path to take.

 

You know, Lord God, how often I head off on my own and go where I want to go. I don’t seek your will. And when my path leads to trouble, I complain. Forgive my whining. Thank you, Father, for keeping an eye on me wherever I go. 

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Stepping Out

 

 

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Simply Follow

 

Psalm 23:3 (CEV)
. . .  lead me along the right paths.

 

 

Your job is to follow the Leader.

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Guiding Lights

 

Psalm 119:105 (NIV)
Your word is . . .  a light on my path.

 

 

God’s Word–my flashing yellow caution light, my big red stoplight and my green arrow.

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Who Turned?

 

 

Do you ever wonder if God’s turned his back on you?

 

  • No, I trust God to have my best interests at heart
  • When nothing goes right, I wonder
  • Yes, when I’m in deep trouble

Maybe you’re the one who turned.

God does have your best interests at heart. When you wander to far afield, he might take drastic action to get your attention. Maybe he’s turning you around and heading you in the right direction.

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Safe Shelter for Scared Children

On September 28, a massive earthquake rumbled across the Central Sulawesi province of Indonesia, followed by a tsunami with 20-foot waves. More than 1400 people died. This report comes from Bevita Meidityawati, World Vision’s response team leader:

“Now more than 90 percent [of] buildings are damaged or destroyed . . . Many are huddled together under large group tents. People need emergency shelter, food, clean water, and medicines. The children are terrified.”

Lord, comfort these frightened children. Grant them safe shelter, restful sleep, adequate food and compassionate care. Provide the necessary resources for local churches and international responders to meet these basic needs.

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No Good?

 

“The cynic puts all human actions into two classes –
openly bad and secretly bad.”
Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887)

 

What did you expect?

 

 

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Sweet Words

2 Corinthians 2:15 (ESV)
For we are the aroma of Christ.

 

Lord, forgive my nasty, stinky words!
Fill my mouth with fragrant phrases.

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Simply Love

 

“Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Not “Love your neighbor’s opinion as your own.”

 

You can love someone who doesn’t share your opinion.

 

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