Gulf Coast

[Southern Breeze]

Well,the storms are over and the media spotlight has moved on.I would like everyone to remember that along the gulf coast there are still thousands who need assistance.The Red Cross,FEMA and many,many others are there but there is still much that can be done on the personal level.It's still not over,do what you're able to.Thanks.

[Graham]

Storms are over?? what about Wilma? it's all over our news here.

[macsim]

Breeze, my church is still faithfully sending teams every week to help. I just talked with a recently returned member last night and saw the pictures he took. He was a little further west than my team and the destruction was even worse than what I saw. He was in the Biloxi area most of the time. There is still so much to be done. I had hoped to go back but I'm starting a new job in another week and my vacation time will be gone along with my old job. There was a meeting for potential volunteers last Wednesday and the room was packed. It's just one small piece of the puzzle but we're doing what we can. Thanks for keeping this on the front burner.

[GMan]

I know of several groups of people who have gone and are going down to the area and even preparing for Wilma, to aid and assist.

[Jerry]

Storms are over?? what about Wilma? it's all over our news here.

Graham, from the current projected path for Wilma, it looks like it will hit the southern tip of Florida and miss most of the gulf coast. It will certainly do a lot of damage, but Florida is used to getting nailed by hurricanes and will certainly be better prepaired than New Orleans was.

[Graham]

what with your hurricanes over there and the earthquakes in Pakistan (the toll is up to 80,000 now) and on top of the tsunami...I feel like doing the sackcloth kilt and ashes thing.

My heart truly goes out to a planet groaning and creaking under such worldwide calamities.
Come soon, Jesus!

[Southern Breeze]

I've worked with various church groups over the past few years during Hurricane season.You never get used to the destruction and impact on peoples lives.We may not think we can do much as individuals,but it adds when you put it all together.The next time you see a stained glass window,stop and look at it.Those small pieces of glass don't seem like much by themselves,but when you stand back and look at the whole thing,each piece doing its small part together,you have something wonderful.

[Graham]

I've worked with various church groups over the past few years during Hurricane season.You never get used to the destruction and impact on peoples lives.We may not think we can do much as individuals,but it adds when you put it all together.The next time you see a stained glass window,stop and look at it.Those small pieces of glass don't seem like much by themselves,but when you stand back and look at the whole thing,each piece doing its small part together,you have something wonderful.

Good attitude
Good analogy (I'll use it in my next sermon!)
God bless your efforts

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