Mission teams providing outside assistance are a blessing not only shortly after a disaster but even long after the immediate response is over.
As Doug Stringer, founder of Somebody Cares America, says, “Relationships define our destiny,” and we find great joy by taking teams to locations where we have served and continue to have relationships.
Some of the elderly, disabled and many single parent families in our community struggle to meet the challenges of simple everyday homeowner repairs and maintenance that occur regularly. Our heart and desire is to connect local churches and businesses in our city with those in need to offer aid. Beginning in 2018 we plan to offer regular outreaches and connect individuals and families with volunteers to help with minor repairs and maintenance that they are unable to do without assistance.
When crisis comes, it seems like everything suddenly is going backwards! It seems that times are dark and difficult. But as the Lord shows up and His Church connects with volunteers, officials and those in need, things begin to improve and the load gets lighter. Often, things end up better than even before! We pray that each of us can RISE TO THE TIME IN HIM!