this video is disturbing. in the midst of our Lenten journey it seems we need to be more mindful of the place we are called to as believers. not just from the comfort of our own country, where we are far removed from the realities and hardships that many must endure as they faithfully follow Jesus. somehow i missed this story of the persecution of some 50,000 christians in orissa, india. as we reflect on the meaning of Easter may images like these…of persecution or the stories coming out of the Haiti disaster awaken our hearts to ponder what we can and must do to own and share the burden.
trying to just imagine the impact. i spoke briefly this morning to a mentor and friend, steve storkel (pastor to students at our mothership -berean baptist in mansfield). steve is incredibly passionate about the people in haiti and has led numerous trips there with students and adults. his own daughter, brittany is there now. she is safe and is on the north side of the island opposite the epicenter. not sure what any of us can offer this far away…but this video appeared earlier today via the good folks at student life. passsing it along to my friends.
As we continue to pray and wait from word from friends, missionaries and ministry partners, we want to encourage you to use your voice and influence. Please consider put ting links to Compassion’s Disaster Relief Fund on any social media, blogs, websites you might have or use.
Compassions Disaster Relief Fund helps families recover after a disaster’s like this earthquake. The relief fund helps with:
Food and clean water
Temporary shelter
Basic sanitation and personal hygeine items
Medical attention and preventive health care
Family reunification and/or counseling
While this is just one place to contribute it is a good one to help the churches in that community rise up and meet the needs of the people in the name of Jesus. We also know there are numerous Christian orphanages that are going to need our help.
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welcome to the blog of tom roepke. follower of Jesus. husband to melinda. father to sarah, jedidiah and emmah. pastor of student ministries at new hope community church. much like my friend, samwise, i am just trying to find my place in the Story.
