I have been touched by two events that have taken place just this week. First, I sent out an appeal to our Churches about a specific need for the Faith House in Enfield, NC. It has turned out that Faith House had run out of LP Gas during this cold weather and their gas bill was staggering to say the least. In just a few hours I began to hear from our churches and promises of financial help began to come my way. In two days we began to get firm commitments of amounts to be sent and I am thankful to God's People for stepping up and helping these fine folks. We haven't reached the goal as of yet, but I am confident that God will provide for Faith House's need in due time.
Union Mission, in Roanoke Rapids, also had a breakdown in their heating system. We published the need in the quarterly newsletter and just today we received enough donations to pay the repair bill. I am pleased to tell you that once again the money for the repair came from churches in the community. God's people doing God's work.
It is hard work to run homeless shelters and there are always challenges that come our way. I am thankful that we depend upon God for his provision. I am thankful that God's people are taking the lead in partnering with us to do ministry to the poor and needy. What I am observing is Biblical. Thanks be to God!
LaCount Anderson
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