Christians in Ministry

So what if some people do not thank us or change after we minister in the Name above all Names? That is not the reason we share, give or reach out.

Here is a note from Dave Auterson who heads Convoy of Hope.

Dear Friends,

It’s late, I’m tired – but I must take the opportunity to communicate with you before the end of the day.

I have covered hundreds of miles in the car over the past few days going from Baton Rouge, Louisiana to as far east as Gautier (go-shay) Mississippi. I have been in all of our distributions sites at least once; gone through the cities and back roads, and have spoken with dozens of people - victims, first responders, chaplains and volunteers.

That said, here is what is becoming clearer:

1. Without the presence of the church/faith-based agencies, many more people would have died and would still be dying. I have been told this repeatedly by everyone – including government agents.

We have done it better, cheaper and with the love of God, in my view.

2. The need is enormous. Mississippi has far more damage than Louisiana, and cities, towns, and villages will never be the same. While New Orleans gathers all the press with its problems and drive to re-open, there are still major areas along the gulf coast with NO services. No power, water, sewage and a very limited (if at all) presence of government personnel.

People are starting to ask “where do we begin” and “how will we ever come back from this”. I have to admit that I too have thought those things. Until tonight when driving back to Baton Rouge; it struck me that the church has ALWAYS faced huge need and daunting tasks. And, because of that, we already know where and how we will do our work,

One person at a time!

We minister help to those coming to our sites one at a time.
We pray with people one at a time.
We will impact each community one at a time!

Please remember our Convoy management team in prayer on Monday. There is finally enough time in the schedule for them to meet to strategize and plan our response over the course of the next 12 months +. We need wisdom and resources like never before to meet the need. We know that God is able!

Tomorrow part of our warehouse team rotates out and we welcome some new faces. Some of you have asked about bringing teams to help and we would love to help you do that. Please send me details about your availability and schedule and I will work with you individually on the details.

Have a great Lord’s Day tomorrow.

Great Things are Happening!

David Auterson
Convoy of Hope