Tuesday, December 13, 2011

How can a church best support congregations hit by natural disasters?


Joe McKeever responds in our Ask the Experts discussion.

The Lord's churches were made for such moments of crisis; this is when they shine.

The members of your congregation will respond to specific requests—"Who will travel to Jonquil, Minnesota, to help Buttercup Church, which was nearly destroyed by last week's flood?"—more than almost anything. And your people will minister to the Jonquilians, but when they drive away, they too will be bursting with joy from the experience.

Those who stayed at home but who gave and prayed and supported the team will also be enthusiastic.

Here are ten ways to support a congregation hit by a disaster.... To read more, click here.

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